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The mechanism allows a minimum of 30 Stormont MLAs from at least two parties to refer a proposed law change to the UK Government.

Ministers were unanimous in green-lighting the public feedback exercise.

Stormont Opposition leader Matthew O’Toole paid tribute to the role of previous US administrations in Ireland.

Relatives of people killed and secretly buried took part in their annual All Souls Day walk at Stormont.

Sinn Féin makes history as the largest Northern Irish party in Westminster and Stormont, advocating for reunification with Ireland.

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