Stormont election: Decision on whether to extend deadline due Chris Heaton-Harris will make a statement amid pressure to push back the deadline to give more time for a deal on post-Brexit trade to be struck Belfast Live · Nov 9, 2022
Decision on whether to extend deadline for Northern Ireland election due A failure to form a ministerial executive following May’s election has placed a legal responsibility on the Government to hold a poll by January 19. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
NI health workers vote to strike in dispute over pay and staffing levels The union said it would meet with members to discuss next steps, with strike action possible before Christmas. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
Lack of executive compounding Stormont’s budgetary problems – watchdog The Northern Ireland Fiscal Council said departments were overspending significantly amid weak budgetary controls. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
Restoration of powersharing in NI is Government’s ‘absolute priority’ Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris will make a statement to the House of Commons on the impasse on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
Anti-abortion group to launch legal challenge to Northern Ireland legislation The UK Government is set to step in to introduce full abortion services in Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022
UK must ‘step up to plate’ over Northern Ireland protocol, says Sinn Féin Party vice-president Michelle O’Neill says government must find a way to make post-Brexit arrangements work The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022
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 · Nov 4, 2022
No Stormont Assembly election to take place in December The Northern Ireland Secretary said he will outline his next steps in Parliament. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2022
‘Classic Tory chaos’ claim after announcement of no December Stormont election Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris had been expected to announce a date for a poll this week. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022
No Stormont Assembly election to take place in December – Heaton-Harris The Northern Ireland Secretary said he will outline his next steps in Parliament. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022
Britain says no fresh election in N.Ireland this year The UK government will not call fresh elections in Northern Ireland before the end of the year and will announce how it intends to proceed beyond that next week, the British minister for the region said on Friday. Reuters · Nov 4, 2022
Stormont Assembly election is ‘last resort’ – Sir Iain Duncan Smith The former Conservative Party leader described the protocol as the ‘great elephant in the room of all of this’. The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
Budget frustration and disappointment for PSNI – chief constable Simon Byrne said, without mitigation, policing will become less visible, less accessible and less responsive. The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
Belfast Live · Nov 2, 2022 Date for Stormont Assembly election to be confirmed 'soon' says NIO minister Steve Baker There has been continuing uncertainty over the UK government's plans since the deadline passed for restoring Stormont
Reuters · Nov 2, 2022 UK considering delay to Northern Ireland elections, Ireland minister says The UK government could change the law to delay elections in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland's foreign minister said on Wednesday after a meeting with the British minister for the region.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022 Northern Ireland election date will be confirmed ‘soon’, says NIO minister Steve Baker was commenting amid the ongoing uncertainty over whether voters in the region will be heading to the polls this winter.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022 Simon Coveney says he will not stop visiting NI or be intimidated by threats The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister said those objecting to his presence north of the border were not reflective of the majority of people.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022 No decision yet on election in Northern Ireland, says Coveney The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister was commenting after holding talks with NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris in Belfast.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022 Northern Ireland election delay leads to claims region is UK-EU political football Two main parties say Chris Heaton-Harris has failed to provide clarity with refusal to set election date
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022 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 · Nov 1, 2022 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 · Nov 1, 2022 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.
Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022 'No clarity' from Northern Ireland secretary on snap Assembly election, Stormont parties say Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill said she remains "none the wiser" as to whether the Secretary of State will call an election
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022 Northern Ireland power-sharing system not fit for purpose, says Irish PM Micheál Martin says electoral system ‘should not be one that constantly reinforces polarisation’