The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Dublin agrees there is ‘no quick fix’ to Northern Ireland Protocol – DUP leader

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was meeting leaders from Stormont’s five main parties in Belfast on Monday.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

Debris of protocol must be cleared for Stormont to return – DUP leader

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will meet Taoiseach Micheal Martin on Monday.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2022

Former Stormont first minister and education minister to join House of Lords

Arlene Foster and Peter Weir are set to be made life peers, the DUP has said.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

Ards North Down Council looks to set up local animal cruelty register

Earlier this year Environment Minister Edwin Poots said an NI register was "untenable"

Belfast Live · Oct 12, 2022

Stormont spending beyond their budget "unacceptable", Chris Heaton-Harris says

"The Government has provided the Northern Ireland Executive with substantial additional funding through the Barnett formula"

Belfast Live · Oct 11, 2022

DUP Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors endorsed council scheme on NI Protocol

It is the latest example to emerge of the DUP at council level having previously backed the protocol-related initiative

Belfast Live · Oct 10, 2022

DUP conference analysis: Low-key outing sets aside past leadership turmoil

The half-hour speech had a slightly delayed start, which critics may unkindly joke was because it was still being written by Jamie Bryson

Belfast Live · Oct 8, 2022

Resolve Northern Ireland protocol or face more political chaos, warns DUP head

Party will continue to boycott power sharing until action taken to ‘restore our place fully in UK’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2022

Jeffrey Donaldson: No powersharing for DUP while Irish Sea border remains

Political opponents have heavily criticised the DUP boycott, insisting it is hampering efforts to support families struggling amid the cost-of-living crisis

Belfast Live · Oct 8, 2022

Donaldson: No powersharing for DUP while Irish Sea border remains

The party leader told his annual conference changes must be secured to the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2022