The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Getting flood aid without Stormont ‘like fighting with arms behind our backs’

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy expressed frustration as discussions on how to help businesses go on.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

‘Why would we want to be part of the UK?’ Young people will probably soon deliver a united Ireland

Disillusioned with Stormont and Brexit, 18 to 24-year-olds want progressive change – and don’t see it happening in the union, says writer Emma DeSouza

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

‘The hope we had is gone’: how 20 months of stasis has paralysed Northern Ireland

While the DUP conference may put a brave face on the crisis, public services and even the state’s legitimacy are hollowing

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

Pressure builds on government as ‘seventh circle of hell’ at Stormont continues

Northern Ireland’s powersharing assembly has been effectively collapsed for more than a year amid DUP protest action over Brexit arrangements.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Letter was sent to Terence O’Neill in 1964 about NI to Scotland tunnel idea

Declassified files show some Stormont officials were scathing about the tunnel suggestion.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Stormont official suggested ‘sexier’ picture of NI economy required, files show

The official said a Foreign and Commonwealth Office briefing document for use by UK embassies overseas was a ‘relic of the past’.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Alternatives should be looked at if Stormont not restored by autumn – Varadkar

The Irish premier said Northern Ireland has gone too long without devolved government during a visit to Belfast.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

UK Government must make next move to resolve Stormont impasse – DUP

Deputy leader Gavin Robinson has called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to deliver on commitments he made.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Good progress in negotiations to secure Stormont restoration, Heaton-Harris says

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland said there would be no revamp for the Windsor Framework.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Stormont stalemate is ‘totally unsustainable’, O’Neill tells Heaton-Harris

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is concluding a series of talks with party leaders.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023