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 Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
Belfast Council Chief says rates freeze proposal "incompetent" Belfast residents and businesses are facing the city's biggest raise in council tax next year Belfast Live · Nov 2, 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. The Independent UK · 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 Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022
Antrim and Newtownabbey 'betrayed' by MP Paul Girvan's fracking vote says councillor The council has now voted against oil and gas exploration, extraction or fracking Belfast Live · 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. The Independent UK · 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 Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022
Northern Ireland Office responds to Loyalist Communities Council warning letter The group warned of "dire consequences" if Stormont's collapse led to joint authority between the British and Irish governments Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022
Dozens of Stormont questions go unanswered after caretaker ministers removed from office MLAs are no longer able submit formal questions to Stormont departments after the deadline passed to restore power-sharing Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022
DUP urged to end engagement with Loyalist Communities Council after warning letter The group warned of "dire consequences" if Stormont's collapse led to joint authority between the British and Irish governments Belfast Live · 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’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022
Northern Ireland Secretary to hold talks with Stormont party leaders Chris Heaton-Harris is to meet Sinn Fein, the DUP, Alliance and the UUP on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022
Resolve protocol issues to avoid fresh election, DUP leader urges Government Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is calling for a ‘double down’ in efforts to either agree a solution with the EU or push through legislation. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022
NI Secretary says Assembly election will take place but does not set date The Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said he will call a snap Assembly election but has not set a date.It had been widely anticipated that Mr Heaton-Harris would announce the date for an election on Friday, after a deadline to restore devolved government at Stormont passed at midnight.Instead he… Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2022
Belfast Live · Oct 28, 2022 Brendan Hughes: DUP trying same tactic twice would take voters for granted While Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will be leading the DUP into another election, it appears he personally might be sitting this one out
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 NI Secretary fails to set date for election after Stormont deadline passes Chris Heaton-Harris said he would still call the Assembly election but would meet with parties first.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 NI Secretary says Assembly election will take place but does not set date It had been widely anticipated a date would be set for an election on Friday.
Belfast Live · Oct 28, 2022 Fresh Stormont Assembly election will be held, Northern Ireland secretary insists Chris Heaton-Harris denied his decision not to call an election immediately was a U-turn
Belfast Live · Oct 28, 2022 DUP leader's claim that Brexit Protocol 'delayed heart surgery' dismissed by Belfast Trust "There is no substance to Sir Jeffrey's claim"
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 Sequence of events which led to collapse of devolved government at Stormont The origins of the row go back to the signing of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in 2020.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 Why is Northern Ireland having an election? Northern Ireland is poised for second election in six months
Belfast Live · Oct 28, 2022 Northern Ireland secretary 'extremely disappointed' Stormont power-sharing has not been restored Chris Heaton-Harris is expected to call a fresh Assembly election following the passing of a deadline for re-forming an Executive
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 Why are voters in Northern Ireland poised for a return to the polls? A deadline for forming a new powersharing executive lapsed on Friday.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 NI Assembly election will ‘definitely happen’ after deadline missed NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is expected to set out details of the Stormont election on Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022 Friday briefing: Elon Musk has reportedly completed his Twitter takeover. What happens now? In today’s newsletter: After months of drama, the world’s most online billionaire has acquired the social network. Our UK technology editor Alex Hern breaks down what might happen next