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 Independent 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 The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022
Northern Ireland set for Assembly election as deadline passes NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is expected to call the election on Friday. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
‘Unionists will not accept joint authority’ governance – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Earlier this week Irish premier Micheal Martin said there cannot be direct rule from Westminster if Stormont collapses. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Analysis: December Stormont Assembly election will only deepen divisions The question is how voters will react to being forced trudging back to the polls for an election costing £6.5million amid a cost-of-living crisis - and 10 days before Christmas Belfast Live · Oct 27, 2022
NI Secretary pressed to introduce legislation to give civil servants more power Alliance leader Naomi Long also called for Chris Heaton-Harris to introduce a Bill that could cut MLA salaries. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Stormont fails to elect new speaker as Northern Ireland election looms December 15 is the most likely polling date Irish Mirror · Oct 27, 2022
Last-ditch bid to restore Stormont executive ahead of election deadline fails The NI Secretary has said he will call an election at midnight if the powersharing institutions are not restored. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Northern Ireland set for snap election after Stormont fails to elect speaker DUP blocks attempt to restore government, citing mandate to boycott assembly over post-Brexit border The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022
Fresh Northern Ireland elections loom as Stormont fails to elect new leader DUP declines to participate in power-sharing over Brexit protocol concerns The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
'Regrettable' that people in Northern Ireland could face another election, says Leo Varadkar MLAs returned to Stormont in a last attempt to restore the executive before fresh Assembly elections are called Irish Mirror · Oct 27, 2022
Stormont fails to elect new speaker just hours before deadline for new election DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the UK government needs to act on unionist concerns over the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Sinn Fein restates willingness to reform powersharing government However, the DUP is expected block a last-gasp attempt to elect a new Stormont speaker. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Thursday briefing: Is Northern Ireland about to face another election? In today’s newsletter: As a Brexit row continues on the eve of a deadline for the DUP to take up its role at Stormont, Ireland correspondent Rory Carroll explains what might happen next The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 Assembly to be recalled in last-gasp bid to avoid Stormont election The DUP will block an attempt to elect a new Stormont speaker.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022 From the economy to Rwanda, Rishi Sunak inherits a hefty in-tray As crises and party management problems loom, PM must act soon to try to reverse Tories’ poor poll ratings
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 Minister tells party leaders election will go ahead if Stormont not restored Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris held meetings with Stormont party leaders on Wednesday.
Belfast Live · Oct 26, 2022 Stormont at crunch point as Northern Ireland Assembly election deadline looms MLAs have been recalled to the Assembly for an emergency sitting in a last-ditch effort to restore the institutions
Belfast Live · Oct 26, 2022 MPs support Irish language protections after Sinn Fein jibe aimed at ministers The proposed law aims to create new protections for the Irish language and also proposes two commissioner roles
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 DUP leader says party ‘ready to fight’ election after talks with NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is holding discussions with NI party leaders as a deadline for calling an Assembly election approaches.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022 Last chance for Stormont government before Northern Ireland election Assembly elections expected to be called by UK government if members fail to install a speaker
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 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 · Oct 26, 2022 NI Secretary holding talks with Stormont parties as election deadline looms If no ministerial executive is in place by Friday, the UK Government assumes a legal responsibility to call another election in Northern Ireland.
Belfast Live · Oct 25, 2022 Business leaders warn of ‘tipping point’ and call for end to political stagnation Current legislation says that unless Stormont is restored by this Friday an election has to be called
Belfast Live · Oct 25, 2022 Ballynahinch bypass plan a long way off, Stormont officials admit "We have been talking about the Ballynahinch bypass since my grandfather was a councillor"