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The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Date for Stormont Assembly election to be confirmed 'soon' says NIO minister Steve Baker

There has been continuing uncertainty over the UK government's plans since the deadline passed for restoring Stormont

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland election date will be confirmed ‘soon’, says NIO minister

Steve Baker was commenting amid the ongoing uncertainty over whether voters in the region will be heading to the polls this winter.

The Independent UK

Alliance representative for Newry and Armagh quits party

The Alliance Party declined to comment

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No decision yet on election in Northern Ireland, says Coveney

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister was commenting after holding talks with NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris in Belfast.

The Independent UK

Belfast Council Chief says rates freeze proposal "incompetent"

Belfast residents and businesses are facing the city's biggest raise in council tax next year

Belfast Live

Heaton-Harris to set out next steps in ‘due course’ amid election uncertainty

The Northern Ireland Secretary has faced criticism from Stormont parties to failing to provide clarity on whether he will call an election.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland secretary to provide a further update on next steps 'in due course'

Chris Heaton-Harris was commenting after meeting with Stormont leaders in Belfast earlier today amid election uncertainty

Belfast Live

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$Antrim and Newtownabbey 'betrayed' by MP Paul Girvan's fracking vote says councillor$

Antrim and Newtownabbey 'betrayed' by MP Paul Girvan's fracking vote says councillor

The council has now voted against oil and gas exploration, extraction or fracking

Belfast Live

Sinn Fein and DUP accuse Heaton-Harris of providing no clarity on election

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said that the Northern Ireland Secretary was ‘taking time to reflect’ before making any decision on an election.

The Independent UK

'No clarity' from Northern Ireland secretary on snap Assembly election, Stormont parties say

Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill said she remains "none the wiser" as to whether the Secretary of State will call an election

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland Office responds to Loyalist Communities Council warning letter

The group warned of "dire consequences" if Stormont's collapse led to joint authority between the British and Irish governments

Belfast Live

Dozens of Stormont questions go unanswered after caretaker ministers removed from office

MLAs are no longer able submit formal questions to Stormont departments after the deadline passed to restore power-sharing

Belfast Live

DUP urged to end engagement with Loyalist Communities Council after warning letter

The group warned of "dire consequences" if Stormont's collapse led to joint authority between the British and Irish governments

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland power-sharing system not fit for purpose, says Irish PM

Micheál Martin says electoral system ‘should not be one that constantly reinforces polarisation’

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The Independent UK

Northern Ireland Secretary to hold talks with Stormont party leaders

Chris Heaton-Harris is to meet Sinn Fein, the DUP, Alliance and the UUP on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Resolve protocol issues to avoid fresh election, DUP leader urges Government

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is calling for a ‘double down’ in efforts to either agree a solution with the EU or push through legislation.

Evening Standard

NI Secretary says Assembly election will take place but does not set date

The Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said he will call a snap Assembly election but has not set a date.It had been widely anticipated that Mr Heaton-Harris would announce the date for an election on Friday, after a deadline to restore devolved government at Stormont passed at midnight.Instead he…

Belfast Live

Brendan Hughes: DUP trying same tactic twice would take voters for granted

While Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will be leading the DUP into another election, it appears he personally might be sitting this one out

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The Independent UK

NI Secretary fails to set date for election after Stormont deadline passes

Chris Heaton-Harris said he would still call the Assembly election but would meet with parties first.

The Independent UK

NI Secretary says Assembly election will take place but does not set date

It had been widely anticipated a date would be set for an election on Friday.

Belfast Live

Fresh Stormont Assembly election will be held, Northern Ireland secretary insists

Chris Heaton-Harris denied his decision not to call an election immediately was a U-turn

Belfast Live

DUP leader's claim that Brexit Protocol 'delayed heart surgery' dismissed by Belfast Trust

"There is no substance to Sir Jeffrey's claim"

AFP

UK govt expected to call N. Ireland poll after deadline expires

Belfast (AFP) - The British government was on Friday expected to call the second election this year in Northern Ireland after UK and regional lawmakers failed to resolve a standoff over post-Brexit trade rules.

The Independent UK

Sequence of events which led to collapse of devolved government at Stormont

The origins of the row go back to the signing of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in 2020.

The Independent UK

Why is Northern Ireland having an election?

Northern Ireland is poised for second election in six months

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