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Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson claims extending the measures for another four years would be unlawful.

Members are likely to vote on a majority basis to continue with the contentious rules and regulations that govern trade between the region and GB.

Campaign will be a test for two new first ministers and could put fresh pressure on Stormont power sharing

While there is no immediate threat to Northern Ireland assembly, DUP hardliners may try to make waves

My first visit to Northern Ireland was a memorable one. A fairly junior (and totally useless) civil servant, I was dispatched to represent the Treasury at a seminar about something or other at Stormont. The other attendees were all permanent secretaries of Northern Ireland government departments.

PM hails ‘fantastic cause for optimism’ as he seeks to put his stamp on success of Stormont reconvening

After a two-year DUP boycott, the Northern Ireland assembly is to reconvene with a Sinn Féin first minister

Northern Ireland assembly members gather to restore power sharing after two-year DUP boycott

Stormont could soon be back up and running, ending two-year boycott of power sharing that has destabilised the country