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Alliance Party seeks recall of Stormont Assembly

Devolution in Belfast has been in flux since February when the DUP withdrew its first minister in protest at the Brexit Protocol.

The Independent UK

Simon Coveney: All efforts needed to avoid fresh Stormont elections

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister was meeting with Northern Ireland's political parties in Belfast

Belfast Live

All efforts needed to avoid fresh Stormont elections – Coveney

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister was meeting with Northern Ireland political parties in Belfast.

The Independent UK

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Alliance denies 'sitting on the fence' in declining invite to Ireland's Future event

Stephen Farry said the party is "content to take part in debate" but he described the conference as a "rally" to endorse Irish unity

Belfast Live

Census shows ‘historic and irreversible change’ is under way – Sinn Fein

The DUP cautioned against using the figures as a ‘mini-referendum’ on Irish reunification.

The Independent UK

Hillsborough Castle Proclamation ceremony concludes as area reopens for public visits

Guests included Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, Alliance Party leader Naomi Long, UUP's Doug Beattie and TUV leader Jim Allister

Belfast Live

Incoming PM urged to prioritise restoration of Stormont and NI Protocol

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to Liz Truss winning the race to become to new Conservative Party leader.

The Independent UK

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Alliance MLA on 'career break' is fully committed to Stormont Assembly, party insists

The party said the MLA was permitted leave of absence "given the uncertainty around the restoration of the institutions"

Belfast Live

Reform of Stormont could kick-start devolution, says Stephen Farry

"Our current system is not an acceptable way to govern and is no longer functioning. If we want stability and future proofing, we know what needs to be done."

Belfast Live

Failing to reform Stormont 'catastrophic' for devolution, Alliance's Naomi Long warns

The Alliance Party leader said the "case for reform is indisputable and acknowledged by all parties"

Belfast Live

One in seven councillors in Northern Ireland unelected as new faces replace MLAs

The co-option system has been in the spotlight after Emma Little-Pengelly replaced the DUP leader as an MLA days after his election

Belfast Live

Councillor suspended from Alliance Party dies suddenly

He was a representative on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Belfast Live

52 of 90 MLAs sign letter to Johnson rejecting legislation to amend NI Protocol

The MLAs represent Sinn Fein, the SDLP and the centre-ground Alliance Party.

The Independent UK

Liverpool man becomes first openly gay councillor to represent Northern Ireland area

John Hyland recently made the move to Northern Ireland and has now entered politics to fight for the rights and representation of LGBT+ people

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Scouser becomes first openly gay councillor to represent conservative Northern Ireland area

John Hyland recently made the move to Northern Ireland and has now entered politics to fight for the rights and representation of LGBT+ people

Belfast Live

The new Lord Mayors dominating the top positions on Northern Ireland's councils

There are some new faces at the helm of our 11 local authorities

The Independent UK

NI parties describe ‘very useful’ meetings with US delegation

Alliance Party deputy leader Stephen Farry said his party had urged the US politicians to help overcome issues with the protocol.

Belfast Live

DUP warns full protocol implementation would result in an 'economic tsunami'

The DUP has refused to elect a speaker to the Assembly over the Brexit package

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Full protocol implementation would mean economic tsunami, says DUP

Unionists have criticised a US politician’s call for the ‘full implementation’ of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK

Naomi Long says UK Government has used Northern Ireland as ‘bit of a play thing’

The Alliance Party leader said that Northern Ireland ‘is a useful lever’ for the Conservative Party, but that this was ‘damaging’ devolution.

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach slams Boris Johnson's 'my way or no way' attitude on Northern Ireland Protocol

Micheal Martin has travelled to Belfast to try and break the Assembly impasse

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson to meet Sinn Fein’s Northern Ireland leader on Monday amid Stormont crisis

Boris Johnson is set to visit Northern Ireland to meet with Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill on Monday amid a political crisis caused by the DUP blocking the election of a Speaker at Stormont.

The Independent UK

PM to visit NI amid powersharing crisis after DUP blocks Assembly speaker

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he wanted to send a clear message to the UK Government and the EU.

The Independent UK

DUP blocks election of Assembly speaker as MLAs return to Stormont

The party’s leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has said he is sending a ‘clear message’ to the EU and the UK Government about the NI Protocol.

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland Protocol: The big questions answered amid tensions over post-Brexit deal

The Government has complained that the way it is being implemented is imposing a huge burden on businesses

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