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The Latest Breaking News from the Northern Ireland Assembly

Assembly launches Jeffrey Donaldson review

The Northern Ireland Assembly has begun a review into alleged abuse or inappropriate behaviour associated with Jeffrey Donaldson in Stormont.

Evening Standard · Jul 10

Number of lost letters in Encompass failure could be close to 50,000, MLAs told

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt answered questions at the NI Assembly.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson

The DUP leader said his party was not made aware of allegations against the former MP.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

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Donaldson destroyed innocence of children, Poots says

Edwin Poots is the speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

DUP MLA Gary Middleton to resign to deal with mental health challenges

The Foyle representative has said he will resign as an MLA on Friday.

Evening Standard · Apr 8

Bid to force Education Minister Givan from office over Israel trip fails

Paul Givan called the no-confidence motion against him a ‘calculated attempt to drive a unionist minister from office’.

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025

Stormont Education Minister dismisses AI speech accusation as ‘cheap shot’

Opposition leader Matthew O’Toole asked Paul Givan if a ‘large portion’ of his speech had been written by AI.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

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Post-Brexit rules leave small businesses ‘bewildered’

A review heard how businesses had taken on ‘a considerable number of extra burdens’ due to new trade rules

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Small businesses ‘bewildered’ by post-Brexit trade rules, says major review

The independent review was carried out by a former Northern Ireland secretary on behalf of the British Government.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Budget 25/26 will make a real difference to people’s lives, O’Dowd says

MLAs in the Northern Ireland Assembly backed the 2025-26 Budget following a lengthy debate on Monday.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

Pope represented ‘best of human values’, says O’Neill as Stormont pays tribute

MLAs had their first opportunity to pay tribute to Francis in the Northern Ireland Assembly as they returned on Monday after the Easter break.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Northern Ireland Assembly hears calls for information to find Lisa Dorrian

Miss Dorrian was 25 when she was last seen at a caravan park in Ballyhalbert, Co Down, in 2005.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025

Stormont backs GB Energy Bill despite concern over ‘lack of detail’

Several MLAs voiced concern at a lack of information around how GB Energy will operate in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025

Stormont MLAs reminded to ‘dress smartly’ in chamber

Speaker Edwin Poots said some MLAs have ‘a very loose interpretation of smart’ when it comes of their attire.

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025

Benn ‘wrong to reject brake request’ but Government now acting – Little-Pengelly

The deputy First Minister said the move on the Stormont Brake had forced a change of view in the Government.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

Northern Ireland Secretary insists Stormont Brake process has ‘worked’

Mr Benn said he has dealt with concerns in a sensible way and he ‘will take the necessary measures to ensure that there aren’t regulatory barriers’.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

Government announces Stormont Brake will not be pulled over change of EU law

The NI Secretary wrote to the Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots on Monday to inform him of the decision.

Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2024

Northern Ireland secretary aware of Stormontgate ‘for months’, records reveal

Stormontgate in 2002 led to the suspension of devolution and the reintroduction of direct rule in Northern Ireland.

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The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

MLAs continue to debate extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

The chambers heard contrasting views on arrangements that have created economic barriers on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024

Legal bid to stop Stormont vote on post-Brexit arrangements listed for hearing

A judge will listen to arguments the day before the debate is due to take place in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024

Allister accuses SDLP chief of putting nationalism over ‘democratic credentials’

The pair had a heated exchange during the second reading of Mr Allister’s European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024

Legal bid initiated to stop Stormont vote on NI post-Brexit trade arrangements

Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson claims extending the measures for another four years would be unlawful.

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024

December date pencilled in for Stormont vote on post-Brexit trade arrangements

Members are likely to vote on a majority basis to continue with the contentious rules and regulations that govern trade between the region and GB.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

Tributes paid to former Alliance Party MLA Anna Lo after her death at 74

Alliance leader Naomi Long described her as a ‘ground breaker’.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024

‘Unprecedented’ Budget not enough to make up for austerity – Archibald

Caoimhe Archibald also revealed that the Treasury has indicated it will not cover the cost of the PSNI data breach.

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