The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

New NI Secretary arrives with a ‘check list’ rather than a ‘cheque book’

Sir Chris Bryant was speaking as Stormont parties are still without agreement on a budget for the administration.

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Decision time for ministers over ‘fairer’ funding for Northern Ireland – O’Dowd

Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd was speaking ahead of new Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant meeting the parties later.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

New NI Secretary Bryant says his door will be open to all Stormont parties

Sir Chris Bryant was speaking after his appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday night.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

The murder of Lyra McKee sparked outrage around the world

The 29-year-old journalist and author was shot dead by dissident republicans while watching a riot in the Creggan area of Londonderry.

Evening Standard · Jul 3

NI finances need to move on to ‘long-term sustainable footing’ – Benn

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with the leaders of Executive parties on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Government urged to fix NI funding ‘faultline’ as budget discussions begin

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has invited leaders of the Executive parties to talks at Hillsborough Castle.

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots

The Stormont Speaker said Donaldson had tried to ‘extinguish’ his career.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

I would never have protected Jeffrey Donaldson in any circumstance – Edwin Poots

Sinn Fein has called on the Stormont Speaker to step aside pending a DUP investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour by Donaldson.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

Sinn Féin calls on Stormont Speaker to step aside over Donaldson concerns

Edwin Poots has faced pressure from Stormont parties over his role in an incident where a woman raised concern about behaviour by Jeffrey Donaldson.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

Current and ex-DUP members knew of allegations about Jeffrey Donaldson, party says

Information not reported through ‘appropriate channels’ and left DUP unable to formally respond, leader says

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29