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The Latest Breaking News from the Northern Ireland Assembly

After Westminster triumph, Sinn Féin seeks to bounce back in Ireland

Sinn Féin held on to all seven of its seats at Westminster in the 2024 election, making it the largest Northern Irish party in the UK parliament, the Northern Ireland Assembly, and in local government in Northern Ireland.

The Conversation · Jul 22, 2024

What is devolution? Sir Keir Starmer seeks "immediate reset" with devolved nations as he tours the UK

The PM has pledged to work closely with counterparts around the UK, but how does devolution work?

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2024

Sinn Féin Emerges As Largest Northern Irish Party In Westminster

Sinn Féin makes history as the largest Northern Irish party in Westminster and Stormont, advocating for reunification with Ireland.

Top News · Jan 30, 2024

New law sidesteps British culpability in Northern Ireland's Troubles

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act became law in the United Kingdom on Sept. 18. It is an attempt to resolve the many open investigations into murders committed during the 30-year armed conflict in Northern Ireland known as the Troubles.

The Conversation · Nov 9, 2023

UK’s controversial Northern Ireland ‘legacy’ Bill: All you need to know

The bill, which aims to reconcile the Troubles era legacy issues, would offer a conditional amnesty to accused killers.

Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023

Legacy Bill not fit for purpose and must be stopped, warns Baroness Nuala O’Loan

It has been widely criticised by Northern Ireland's political parties, the Irish Government and victims' groups.

Belfast Live · May 14, 2023

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Legacy Bill not fit for purpose and must be stopped, warns Baroness O’Loan

The legislation would provide immunity for people accused of crimes during the Troubles as long as they co-operate with a new truth recovery body.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2023

Sinn Féin at the coronation: how to understand Michelle O'Neill's decision to attend King Charles's big day

Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill’s acceptance of the offer to attend the coronation of King Charles III may come a surprise to some. It is standard protocol for such an invitation to be made to all significant political parties in the UK, including those in the devolved regions, and…

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2023

What is the Good Friday Agreement?

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2023

What is the Good Friday Agreement?

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

What was the Good Friday Agreement that was signed 25 years ago?

The historic pact signed in Northern Ireland on April 10, 1998 effectively brought an end to the Troubles

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023

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