The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Situation around Northern Ireland Protocol 'now very serious', says Boris Johnson

The UK Prime Minister has spoken to Taoiseach Micheal Martin about the post-Brexit arrangements

Irish Mirror · May 10, 2022

Northern Ireland's political leaders speak to PM Boris Johnson amid Stormont stalemate

Sinn Fein's Stormont leader, Michelle O'Neill, said she pressed Mr Johnson on the importance of a new Executive being formed

Belfast Live · May 10, 2022

Northern Ireland leaders speak with Prime Minister

Michelle O’Neill pressed Boris Johnson on the importance of an Executive being formed, while Sir Jeffrey Donaldson urged action on the protocol.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Reference to Irish language legislation expected in Queen’s Speech – McDonald

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald said her party pressed NI Secretary Brandon Lewis on promised language legislation on Monday.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

DUP 'must accept and respect democratic result' of Assembly election, says Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill

Prospects of any quick return of the devolved powersharing Executive at Stormont are diminishing

Belfast Live · May 9, 2022

DUP and British Government must accept and respect democratic result of Assembly election, says Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has stated that he will not re-enter the Executive without 'decisive action' from the UK Government on the Northern Ireland Protocol

Irish Mirror · May 9, 2022

DUP must accept and respect democratic result of Assembly election – O’Neill

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party will not re-enter the Stormont Executive without ‘decisive action’ from Westminster on the NI Protocol.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

What is the Northern Ireland protocol and why is it back in the news?

What might the UK government do next and where would this leave Northern Ireland?

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

DUP will not join Executive without decisive action on NI Protocol – Donaldson

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis is meeting party leaders in Belfast following the weekend’s Assembly election results.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Alliance's Michael Long set to 'make history' as Belfast mayor for three weeks

It will be the shortest term of office for a mayor in the city

Belfast Live · May 9, 2022