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SDLP axing deputy leader role in party shake-up

The aim is to "streamline" the party and "reflect modern campaigning methods", party sources said

Belfast Live

Fresh calls for Northern Ireland border poll as Catholics overtake Protestants for first time

Northern Irish who identify as British fell from around 40 per cent to 32 per cent

The Independent UK

Cost-of-living crisis: SDLP seek recall of Assembly to address growing energy costs

The move also follows UK government plans to help with spiralling energy costs for homes and businesses

Belfast Live

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Queen's Funeral: Queen Elizabeth II remembered by Derry leaders as a 'courageous peacemaker'

"She was a reconciler of difference."

Belfast Live

Prime Minister Liz Truss determined to restore 'balance' between Northern Ireland communities

She was responding to SDLP leader Colum Eastwood, who demanded she make clear whether she was "on the side of the DUP" or "struggling people in Northern Ireland"

Belfast Live

Incoming PM urged to prioritise restoration of Stormont and NI Protocol

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to Liz Truss winning the race to become to new Conservative Party leader.

The Independent UK

SDLP to hold special meeting to discuss internal review of Stormont election performance

SDLP MP Claire Hanna has been overseeing the internal review of May's election in which the party suffered significant losses

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Analysis: What the SDLP forming Assembly opposition means for Stormont in reality

Over time it has the potential to change the power dynamic

Belfast Live

SDLP to form new Official Opposition at Stormont ahead of Assembly recall

“The SDLP has a plan, we have a fully drafted emergency bill that could unlock the millions of pounds resting in Stormont Ministers’ bank accounts and instead put it directly into families pockets."

Belfast Live

SDLP political director steps down after Stormont Assembly election losses

The senior SDLP figure said that after a "difficult" election he had decided to focus on "rebuilding" the party in North and West Belfast

Belfast Live

Troubles amnesty plan ‘will protect IRA terrorists who murdered hundreds of soldiers’

Opponents say the plans will ‘shut down routes to justice’ for those who lost loved ones

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson warned his threat to quit human rights treaty risks stability in Northern Ireland

All European states except Russia and Belarus are signatories to the convention drawn up after the Second World War

The Independent UK

A Labour government would axe laws that override NI protocol vows Sir Keir Starmer

The Labour leader made the pledge on a visit to Belfast where he met with political leaders.

Belfast Live

A Labour government would axe laws that override NI protocol, Starmer vows

The Labour leader was in Belfast on Friday for talks with political leaders on the impasse over the contentious post-Brexit trading arrangements.

The Independent UK

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Sir Keir Starmer meets political leaders during visit to Belfast

The Labour leader met Alliance leader Naomi Long, SDLP chief Colum Eastwood and outgoing Stormont Speaker Alex Maskey.

The Independent UK

NI parties describe ‘very useful’ meetings with US delegation

Alliance Party deputy leader Stephen Farry said his party had urged the US politicians to help overcome issues with the protocol.

The Independent UK

Micheal Martin: No substitute for negotiated agreement over NI Protocol

The Taoiseach was in Belfast for a series of meetings with party leaders.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland parties describe ‘robust’ meetings with Boris Johnson

Mr Johnson flew into the region for a series of meetings with the Stormont parties in a bid to restore the powersharing government.

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Stormont: SDLP to form a “constructive opposition” says Colum Eastwood

Party to table emergency legislation to unlock more than £300million in Stormont coffers

The Independent UK

Colum Eastwood says undemocratic for SDLP to be in ‘zombie executive’

The SDLP saw their numbers drop to eight after the Stormont elections.

Belfast Live

Jeffrey Donaldson says DUP won't nominate ministers to NI Executive after meeting with Brandon Lewis

"We need this to be resolved"

Belfast Live

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

Sinn Fein forges new electoral landscape, but NI still faces uncertain future

The republican party is on course to become the biggest at Stormont.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election

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

Evening Standard

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

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