The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Chris Heaton-Harris pledges ‘support where possible’ for flood-hit communities

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the recent floods have been ‘devastating for those affected’.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

Shadow Northern Ireland secretary criticises flooding support

Hilary Benn was speaking after severe flooding hit areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh following heavy rain last week.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

Momentum on restoring powersharing in Northern Ireland ‘seems to have ebbed’

Powersharing is unable to function in Northern Ireland without the support of the region’s largest unionist and nationalist parties.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023

‘No justification’ in DUP delay in returning to Stormont – Finucane

The Sinn Fein MP was speaking as DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson suggested the next few weeks will be ‘vital’.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Powersharing essential for building Union case, Donaldson tells DUP conference

The leader delivered his keynote speech at his party’s annual conference in Belfast.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

DUP talking to Labour but pressing for deal for return with current Government

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he does not want to wait another year for a deal that will allow his party to return to Stormont.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

PM hopeful that talks with DUP moving to ‘positive’ conclusion, says Varadkar

Northern Ireland’s main unionist party is boycotting the powersharing institutions at Stormont in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

Gaps remain between Government and DUP on trade border impasse, says Donaldson

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson addressed a meeting of his party executive in Lurgan, Co Armagh on Thursday night.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Next few weeks ‘critical’ in efforts to restore Stormont Assembly – O’Neill

The DUP is also holding a meeting of its party executive in Lurgan.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

DUP gathering will deal with ‘routine business’ – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

There had been speculation over the planned gathering in Lurgan, Co Armagh, in terms of the party’s boycott of the Stormont Assembly.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023