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The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Stormont Executive folds after First Minister’s resignation comes into effect

Paul Givan’s departure has also forced Sinn Fein deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill from her post.

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

Stormont latest: Northern Ireland facing possible early election after DUP First Minister Paul Givan quits

Mr Givan's resignation came into effect at midnight

Belfast Live · Feb 3, 2022

Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan quits in Brexit Protocol protest

His announcement comes 24 hours after DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots acted unilaterally to order a halt to agri-food checks required under the post-Brexit trading arrangements

Irish Mirror · Feb 3, 2022

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Key questions about Stormont’s latest powersharing crisis

First Minister Paul Givan’s resignation has automatically forced Sinn Fein deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill from her position.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Paul Givan resigns as First Minister of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan has announced his resignation from Stormont’s powersharing Executive.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2022

Stormont latest: DUP's Paul Givan confirms his resignation as First Minister

Mr Givan's statement followed a meeting of senior DUP figures on Thursday afternoon

Belfast Live · Feb 3, 2022

Youngest first minister Paul Givan also expected to be shortest serving

It is understood the 40-year-old father-of-three had some reservations about taking the top job last year.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

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Why Paul Givan quit – and what it means for Stormont

The resignation of Northern Ireland’s first minister over post-Brexit checks throws the devolved government into turmoil

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2022

The DUP's strategy in Paul Givan resigning as First Minister and what it means for Stormont

The DUP has for months been threatening to collapse the Stormont Executive

Belfast Live · Feb 3, 2022

Stormont latest: Paul Givan to quit First Minister role

Move will stop coalition from agreeing three-year budget - a spending plan that is currently out for public consultation

Belfast Live · Feb 3, 2022

Northern Ireland first minister resigns over Brexit checks on goods

Paul Givan’s move triggers parallel departure of deputy first minister and could bring forward elections

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2022

Boris Johnson ambushed by DUP over halt to Northern Ireland Brexit checks

Unilateral move by Stormont agriculture minister sets UK on new collision course with Brussels

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2022

Status of Brexit checks at NI ports unclear after Minister Edwin Poots orders them to halt

There has been no confirmation from Stormont officials whether they intend to comply with the order

Belfast Live · Feb 3, 2022

UK Government will not intervene in DUP order to halt Brexit checks

DUP minister Edwin Poots, whose officials are responsible for carrying out Northern Ireland Protocol checks, has ordered them to stop at midnight.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

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The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Man charged with threatening to kill Stormont’s Health Minister

The 44-year-old is due to appear before a district judge on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

‘Degree of absurdity’ in two rival climate change bills at Stormont – Aiken

Two bills, proposed by Stormont Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots and Green Party MLA Clare Bailey, are being considered by MLAs.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

Orange Order ‘not opposed’ to special deal for NI but protocol needs changing

The Grand Secretary of the organisation said unionists should pull down Stormont powersharing if changes are not secured.

Belfast Live · Feb 1, 2022

Climate Bill NI: 'The only Plan B is that we will have to start again if it doesn't get through'

Farmers and climate campaigners are holding opposing climate protests as Poots' Bill is introduced at Stormont

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The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022

‘Any threat to collapse Stormont must be removed’ – Conor Murphy

The Stormont Finance Minister was speaking as he acknowledged a challenging timetable to get the next budget passed.

Belfast Live · Jan 30, 2022

The Earth's Corr: Our government has screwed us all royally on oil and gas prices

This magical idea prices will fall if we let companies drill fossil fuels in NI is absolute rubbish

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2022

Finance Minister warns against Stormont inaction amid DUP threats

Conor Murphy claimed that threats to withdraw from the Executive were more to do with DUP electoral support.

Belfast Live · Jan 29, 2022

Brendan Hughes: How Stormont parties handle social media gaffes in different ways

All Stormont parties have experienced the embarrassment caused by ill-judged social media comments

Belfast Live · Jan 28, 2022

Covid Northern Ireland: What are the remaining restrictions for hospitality venues?

There are still some remaining legal regulations which will be reviewed by Stormont ministers next month

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

Government wants protocol deal that can be supported by everyone in NI – Truss

The Foreign Secretary was in Belfast on Thursday for meetings with business and political leaders.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

Truss to meet Stormont leaders amid mounting political tension over protocol

The Foreign Secretary is holding talks with DUP First Minister Paul Givan and Sinn Fein deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill in Belfast.

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