The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Mr Martin suggested a solution may be brokered on post-Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland after polling day

Party leaders on both sides of the political divide in Northern Ireland agree that the Stormont assembly election on May 5 could be the most important in a generation. Polls continue to suggest that Sinn Féin will become the largest party for the first time in Northern Ireland’s 101-year history…

Dr Andrew McCormick, a Stormont official who played a central during the Brexit talks has written an article criticising the UK Government.

Naomi Long said the cost-of-living crisis "far outweighs which route your sausages take from GB to Northern Ireland"

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said his party was focused "within every fibre of our being" on lifting people out of poverty

Colum Eastwood outlined a series of measures to deal with the cost-of-living crisis as the party published its manifesto.

It comes after retiring South Down MLA Jim Wells quit the DUP after endorsing the TUV candidate

Michelle O'Neill said Sinn Féin would provide a "progressive First Minister for all"

Sinn Féin would provide a "progressive First Minister for all" if they become the largest party in next week's poll, deputy leader Michelle O'Neill said

Questions over whether win would bring a united Ireland closer, or if it could lead to complete collapse of assembly

Protest parades ahead of the May elections have a less triumphalist feel as voters appear more concerned with cost of living crisis