What is the Northern Ireland protocol and why is it back in the news? What might the UK government do next and where would this leave Northern Ireland? The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022
Alliance's Michael Long set to 'make history' as Belfast mayor for three weeks It will be the shortest term of office for a mayor in the city Belfast Live · May 9, 2022
Stormont latest: US Government and Secretary of State call for Executive to be formed "Critical and immediate challenges concerning the economy, health, and education are best addressed through the collective efforts of a devolved government" Belfast Live · May 8, 2022
The Guardian view on Northern Ireland: a mandate to govern Editorial: The clear message of the 2022 assembly elections is that most voters want politicians to work together and not feed new divisions The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022
Northern Ireland election: Border poll ruled out by Lewis after historic Sinn Fein victory There was also a significant surge in support for Alliance who are now the third largest party Belfast Live · May 8, 2022
DUP leader urged to nominate deputy first minister to restore executive Secretary of State Brandon Lewis is set to meet with the leaders of the Stormont parties on Monday. The Independent UK · May 8, 2022
With Sinn Féin’s victory, tectonic plates have shifted in Northern Ireland In Yeats’s words, ‘all changed, changed utterly’ The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022
NI election results 2022: Every person elected to the NI Assembly and their constituency The count is finally in and all 90 MLAs have been elected Belfast Live · May 8, 2022
Northern Ireland election: despite Sinn Féin's historic win over unionists, things may not be as they seem It is clear that Sinn Féin has achieved a historic result in the Stormont election. For the first time in Northern Ireland’s history, a nationalist party is set to claim the most seats in a political system that was originally designed to guarantee a unionist majority. The Conversation · May 7, 2022
Sinn Féin assembly victory fuels debate on future of union Leader Mary Lou McDonald raises issue of unification as nationalists become biggest party in Northern Ireland The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022
‘A lifetime waiting for this day’: crowds celebrate historic Sinn Féin victory Supporters hail new era as party of Irish republicanism becomes the biggest in Northern Ireland The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022
NI election 2022 analysis: What happens next as Stormont faces uncertain future We now know what the next Assembly will look like, but its future appears less clear Belfast Live · May 7, 2022
Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ in Northern Ireland as nationalists become largest party for first time Michelle O’Neill challenges DUP to ‘turn up’ and restore power-sharing at Stormont The Independent UK · May 7, 2022
SDLP deputy leader loses out in North Belfast amid Alliance surge Nichola Mallon was eliminated from the race on the final stage of the count which saw Nuala McAllister elected. The Independent UK · May 7, 2022
Belfast Live · May 7, 2022 North Down election results all in as Alliance celebrates gain Connie Eagan last to be declared in constituency
Belfast Live · May 7, 2022 North Belfast NI election results 2022: Sinn Féin support unwavering as SDLP's Nichola Mallon loses seat Alliance were able to clinch a seat at the expense of the SDLP
Belfast Live · May 7, 2022 Stormont Minister Nichola Mallon loses North Belfast seat The SDLP deputy leader has held the Infrastructure role for the past two years
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Alliance leader tops East Belfast vote but party strengths remain the same Alliance retained two seats, the DUP retained two seats and the UUP also defended its seat in the constituency.
Belfast Live · May 7, 2022 East Belfast NI election result 2022: Count shows support for Alliance and growing TUV base The area was once a DUP stronghold
Belfast Live · May 7, 2022 West Belfast NI election results as Danny Baker promises to deliver for constituency DUP's Frank McCoubrey came close to securing a seat
Belfast Live · May 7, 2022 Upper Bann election results as Doug Beattie clings on for fourth seat The UUP leader described the count as "tight to the wire"
Belfast Live · May 7, 2022 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 · May 7, 2022 Stormont election: Alliance and the rise of the Assembly's 'other' party "I think if anyone has a mandate to say that Stormont should be changed and changed dramatically, it’s Alliance"
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Long says ‘nothing can be achieved’ if Stormont does not go back to work Sinn Fein remains on course to emerge as the largest party after the NI Assembly elections.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Alliance gain seat in Strangford as former education minister loses out DUP veteran Peter Weir lost his Assembly seat. He has served as an MLA since the formation of the Assembly in 1998.