The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Sinn Féin celebrates victory but DUP warns over Northern Ireland protocol

DUP will refuse to join new administration until UK government addresses post-Brexit trade border deal

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022

Michelle O’Neill: centre stage for Sinn Féin’s prospective first minister

After leading party to victory in Stormont, former Dungannon mayor is set to make history

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022

Stormont election: Cost of living research findings at odds with DUP pre-poll claims

The Department for Economy released an oddly worded statement as the election count was underway

Belfast Live · May 7, 2022

Lagan Valley NI election results as DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson tops poll and Alliance Party secures two seats

"Words are not enough - action is required."

Belfast Live · May 7, 2022

Sinn Fein dominates first day of Stormont election count

The Alliance Party has also enjoyed a surge in support while the SDLP had a difficult Friday.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Difficult day for the SDLP – Matthew O’Toole

The South Belfast MLA described a shift to Sinn Fein amid the potential of a first nationalist First Minister.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

NI Election 2022: Results on Friday night and what happens next

Counting will continue on Saturday

Belfast Live · May 6, 2022

Local elections: Five biggest moments as Tories lose historic councils and hundreds of seats

Labour makes significant gains in London, with Keir Starmer calling the results a ‘turning point’

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election

The republican party polled the most first-preference votes by a wide margin.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Sinn Fein set for best Northern Ireland Assembly election result

Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O’Neill and the leaders of the DUP and Alliance Party were all elected on the first count in their constituencies

Evening Standard · May 6, 2022