EXPLAINED: 31 - The Real Truth

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election

The republican party polled the most first-preference votes by a wide margin.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Sinn Fein set for best Northern Ireland Assembly election result

Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O’Neill and the leaders of the DUP and Alliance Party were all elected on the first count in their constituencies

Evening Standard · May 6, 2022

NI Assembly election latest: Sinn Fein on for best ever result

The party's vice president Michelle O'Neill was elected on the first count

Belfast Live · May 6, 2022

DUP urges action as UK Government signals move on NI Protocol not imminent

Brandon Lewis indicated that a move against the Northern Ireland Protocol is unlikely to feature in the Queen’s Speech.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

NI election 2022: Political party leaders cast ballots as race for Northern Ireland Assembly hots up

Michelle O'Neill,Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, Doug Beattie, Naomi Long, Colum Eastwood and Jim Allister have all been spotted at polling stations

Belfast Live · May 5, 2022

Boris Johnson poised to pull back from confrontation with EU over Northern Ireland Protocol

PM reported to be giving talks with bloc ‘one last chance’

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Memorable quotes from the Stormont election campaign

Northern Ireland’s party leaders have had plenty to say during the run-up to the Assembly poll.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Northern Ireland Assembly election campaign failed to spark into life

Ninety MLAs will be elected to Stormont in the election.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Key issues in the Northern Ireland election campaign

The NI Protocol, the potential for a border poll and the cost-of-living crisis have all been raised repeatedly by political parties.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

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 · May 5, 2022