The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Stormont brake clears Commons despite opposition from Tory MPs and DUP

Tory former prime ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss both said they would be voting against the Government.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Colum Eastwood calls for ‘political courage’ in supporting Windsor Framework

The SDLP leader said the benefits of the framework outweighed concerns over how the Stormont brake would operate in practice.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Boris Johnson is ‘pound-shop Nigel Farage’ for opposing Sunak Brexit deal, says Steve Baker

Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker said to have been booted out of ERG WhatsApp group after insult

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Sunak may face Tory revolt over new Brexit deal with Brussels

ERG described Stormont brake as 'practically useless' but has yet to reveal how members will vote in key Commons debate

Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023

Sunak faces possible Tory revolt over his new Brexit deal with Brussels

MPs will vote on a key element of the Windsor Framework agreement on revised trading arrangements for Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

MP’s concern at ‘lack of meaningful engagement’ on Windsor Framework

European Scrutiny Committee chairman Sir William Cash said it had been difficult to get a minister before the committee.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

DUP MP says party will ‘continue the fight’ against post-Brexit trade barriers

The DUP has been boycotting the Stormont Assembly since May 2022.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Tory infighting over Brexit erupts again as hardliners slam ‘Stormont brake’ as ‘practically useless’

Tory infighting over Brexit reignited on Tuesday as hardline Eurosceptics branded a key part of Rishi Sunak’s new deal for Northern Ireland trade ties as “practically useless”.

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023

Eurosceptic Tory group to reveal legal advice on Sunak’s Brexit deal

The European Research Group’s counsel from its so-called ‘star chamber’ will come after the DUP said it would vote against the Windsor Framework.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Windsor Framework: What next for DUP as party opposes Stormont Brake legislation - analysis

The DUP is clearly trying to navigate a path that avoids triggering a split, both within the party and among unionist voters

Belfast Live · Mar 20, 2023