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Why are voters in Northern Ireland poised for a return to the polls?

A deadline for forming a new powersharing executive lapses on Friday.

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

DUP return to Stormont will not be calendar-led, Givan insists

The former first minister said his party needed to see delivery on the Government’s Bill to axe parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK

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Beacons light up skies across Northern Ireland for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Beacons were lit in towns across the region, including at Titanic Belfast and the most westerly town, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh.

The Independent UK

Queen's Platinum Jubilee: 42-gun salute heralds start of celebrations in NI

Speaking at Hillsborough Castle, Mr Lewis said the jubilee provided a chance for all communities across the UK to come together.

Belfast Live

42-gun salute heralds start of Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Northern Ireland

Hundreds of people attended the event at Hillsborough Castle.

The Independent UK

Stormont Assembly fails to elect new speaker

The DUP refused to back the bid to resurrect Stormont, maintaining it wants to see action from the UK over the Northern Ireland protocol

The Independent UK

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DUP blocks attempt to appoint Northern Ireland assembly speaker

Sinn Féin vice-president pledges to continue efforts to break deadlock after nominees fail to secure cross-community support

The Guardian - UK

DUP faces accusations of damaging democracy as Assembly sits

The DUP defended its stance in robust terms, stressing that it had a mandate not to elect a Speaker and join the Executive.

The Independent UK

UK Northern Ireland secretary to meet with Stormont parties after Sinn Fein overtakes DUP in Northern Ireland elections

The Stormont Executive has been unable to fully function since the resignation of first minister Paul Givan in February

Evening Standard

Secretary of State meets with Stormont parties to press return to government

The Stormont Executive has been unable to fully function since the resignation of first minister Paul Givan in February

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland election analysis: The prospects of a return to powersharing

Here's everything you need to know about what happens next

Belfast Live

Stormont future clouded in uncertainty following Sinn Fein triumph

The DUP has said it will only return to powersharing if changes are secured to Brexit’s contentious Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK

Michelle O'Neill's rise from councillor to First Minister as Sinn Fein triumphs in NI Assembly Election

It's the party's best ever result, making them the biggest for the first time

Belfast Live

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Lagan Valley NI election results as DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson tops poll and Alliance Party secures two seats

"Words are not enough - action is required."

Belfast Live

NI Election 2022: Results on Friday night and what happens next

Counting will continue on Saturday

Daily Mirror

How does Stormont power-sharing work and what election results could mean for the UK

Power-sharing in Northern Ireland work faces even more challenges as the country awaits the results of key elections. The election could see a Sinn Fein majority for the first time

The Independent UK

Early indications Stormont Assembly election turnout may be slightly down

The first official turnout figures included 61.68% in North Belfast, 58.42% in Strangford, 60.11% in East Antrim and 64.36% in South Belfast.

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The Independent UK

Voting gets under way in Stormont Assembly election

Polling stations will remain open until 10pm on Thursday to allow voters to cast their ballots across Northern Ireland’s 18 constituencies.

The Independent UK

Voters go to the polls in potentially seismic Stormont election

The DUP and Sinn Fein are vying for the top spot in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

The National (Scotland)

Sinn Fein set to become biggest party in Northern Ireland for the first time

On May 5, Northern Ireland will elect 90 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Sinn Fein are predicted to overtake the DUP

The Independent UK

Uncertainty hangs over Stormont’s future as NI prepares to go to the polls

Sinn Fein and the DUP look set to battle it out to be Northern Ireland’s largest party at the May 5 election.

Belfast Live

Seven DUP officers in South Down quit party to back TUV candidate Harold McKee

It comes after retiring South Down MLA Jim Wells quit the DUP after endorsing the TUV candidate

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Northern Ireland election: an avoidable crisis

Editorial: Power sharing is worth preserving, whichever party finishes ahead. But Boris Johnson seems set on making things worse

Belfast Live

Lagan Valley Assembly election 2022 - Constituency candidates as Jeffrey Donaldson seeks return to Stormont

A look at what to expect from the constituency in the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly election

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