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Naomi Long's 'sympathy' for students who lost money over MLA-advised business

She expressed concern but stressed Alliance was not involved in the company for which a party MLA was a paid consultant

Belfast Live

Naomi Long: 'No excuse' for DUP blocking Stormont after Windsor Framework

She dismissed suggestions the DUP's boycott strategy helped secure the deal, saying it was "coincidence rather than correlation"

Belfast Live

Long challenges governments on responsibilities to make Stormont workable

The Alliance leader said the Assembly has not been able to function for around half the time since it was formed 25 years ago.

The Independent UK

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Long ‘driven’ to keep growing Alliance after six years in charge

Under her leadership, the party has gone from eight MLAs to becoming the third largest party at Stormont with 17.

The Independent UK

Sunak visits Northern Ireland to sell the benefits of his Brexit agreement

The Democratic Unionist Party has yet to decide its response but Rishi Sunak said he was confident of support for the ‘historic’ Windsor Framework.

The Independent UK

DUP urged to make decision over Windsor Framework to restore Stormont

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with some political leaders during a visit to Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Time for politicians to return to Stormont following UK-EU agreement – O’Neill

Stormont politicians are studying the detail of the new agreement between the UK and EU over post-Brexit arrangements.

The Independent UK

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Alliance MLA Patricia O'Lynn announces resignation

Patricia O'Lynn was elected last year as an MLA for North Antrim

Belfast Live

Continuing dual market access bottom line for majority in NI – Long

The Alliance Party leader said the oversight role of the ECJ could be a sticking point in negotiations over the NI Protocol.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland protocol: What today means and what is likely to happen next with Brexit

Rishi Sunak in Belfast as trade negotiations advance

The Independent UK

Sunak protocol meetings high on positivity but low on detail, parties claim

The Prime Minister held bilateral meetings with the five main Stormont parties in the a hotel on the outskirts of Belfast on Friday morning.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland £600 energy payment could still be rolling out in June 2023, MLA says

Politicians discussed the scheme at a meeting with the Prime Minister and Secretary of State

Belfast Live

'The time to act is now': Stormont politicians open up on experiences of misogyny and call for change

Naomi Long said: "All parties must work together to bring the kind of radical change women and girls need."

Belfast Live

Reform of Stormont institutions ‘urgently needed’

Alliance leader Naomi Long said one party should not be allowed to prevent government from operating.

The Independent UK

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Heaton-Harris to set out next steps in ‘due course’ amid election uncertainty

The Northern Ireland Secretary has faced criticism from Stormont parties to failing to provide clarity on whether he will call an election.

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland secretary to provide a further update on next steps 'in due course'

Chris Heaton-Harris was commenting after meeting with Stormont leaders in Belfast earlier today amid election uncertainty

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein and DUP accuse Heaton-Harris of providing no clarity on election

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said that the Northern Ireland Secretary was ‘taking time to reflect’ before making any decision on an election.

The Independent UK

NI Secretary pressed to introduce legislation to give civil servants more power

Alliance leader Naomi Long also called for Chris Heaton-Harris to introduce a Bill that could cut MLA salaries.

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Minister tells party leaders election will go ahead if Stormont not restored

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris held meetings with Stormont party leaders on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Last chance for Stormont government before Northern Ireland election

Assembly elections expected to be called by UK government if members fail to install a speaker

Belfast Live

Rishi Sunak must deal with NI Protocol 'once and for all' to restore Stormont, DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson says

Stormont leaders have reacted to Rishi Sunak becoming the UK's next Prime Minister

The Independent UK

Sunak told he must deal with NI Protocol to see Stormont restored

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to the news that the former chancellor is to be the next PM.

The Independent UK

‘Miracle’ needed to form new Stormont executive before election deadline

The Government has made clear it will call another Assembly poll if the DUP fails to re-enter a powersharing executive by next Friday’s deadline.

The Independent UK

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

Former court reopens as live music venue backed by Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody

The former magistrates’ court reopened as a live music venue on Tuesday.

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