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The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

How likely is a united Ireland and when could it happen?

Sinn Fein’s leader in Ireland, Mary Lou McDonald, has claimed a border poll on unification will take place “this decade”, after the party cemented its status as the leading political force in Northern Ireland following huge gains in local elections.

The Week

Cost of living crisis leaving Northern Ireland debt clients with unsustainable budgets

"The debt we would normally have dealt with has been pushed down the pecking order and now it's about survival"

Belfast Live

No reason why Stormont Assembly should not meet next week – Bertie Ahern

Bertie Ahern and Gerry Adams reflected on the referendum on the Good Friday Agreement at a panel event in Dublin.

The Independent UK

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Restore power-sharing before Stormont gets more funding, Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris says

Chris Heaton-Harris also said Sinn Féin becoming the largest party is a "general question for unionism"

Belfast Live

Desperate need to get Stormont Assembly back up and running – Heaton-Harris

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland said a lot was being asked of the civil service in the absence of local ministers in the region.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland health workers' pay rise at risk unless there's more funding, it is warned

"I am very aware of the potential impact this could have on staff and on industrial relations"

Belfast Live

Election result recognises DUP stance over Northern Ireland Protocol, MP says

Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in councils in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

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Council election results overshadowed by question of when Stormont will return

Sinn Fein is on course to replicate its success in last year’s Assembly elections, and become the largest party at council level.

The Independent UK

O’Neill hails ‘momentous’ result as party set to become largest in councils

Counting continues to fill 462 seats across 11 council areas.

The Independent UK

NI election analysis: Big wins for Sinn Fein while Alliance surge stalls

While votes are still being counted and many seats have yet to be filled, the broad picture is largely mirroring last year's Stormont poll

Belfast Live

Sinn Fein makes strong start as local government election votes counted

The party led the way with the most number of representatives elected on the first day of the count on Friday.

The Independent UK

DUP candidate 'threatened' at polling station as counting in NI local elections gets underway

Dawn Higgins was 'verbally threatened and had leaflets torn from her hand' during the Northern Ireland local elections, DUP party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has claimed.

Irish Mirror

Polls close in local elections

Polls have now closed in the Northern Ireland local elections.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Northern Ireland’s elections: a pivotal moment

Editorial: This week’s voting could have consequences for power-sharing and for Britain’s attempt to rebuild credibility in Europe

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The Independent UK

Political leaders cast their ballots in local government elections

Voters will be electing 462 councillors across the 11 local councils in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

There will be no renegotiation of the Windsor Framework – Cleverly

The UK Government and EU unveiled the Windsor Framework earlier this year as a means of resolving post-Brexit trading difficulties.

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland student fees rise being considered to tackle budget shortfall

Department for the Economy faces making 16% cuts to services due to a funding deficit of £130 million

Belfast Live

NI Council Elections 2023: DUP candidate says ‘serious problems’ with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council spending

Aaron Elliott is one of the youngest candidates standing in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area at 23

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Belfast Live

Brendan Hughes: Northern Ireland parties' council election TV broadcasts - rated

Reviewing how well the parties have handled their moments in the TV spotlight for the council election campaign

Belfast Live

Farmer and UUP Banbridge councillor Jill Macauley on encouraging women into politics

The UUP Banbridge councillor said she feels a "distinct difference on the doors from people" in this election

The Independent UK

DUP ‘not weakening its stance on Stormont’, vows Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

He was addressing his party’s manifesto launch in Belfast ahead of next week’s council elections.

Belfast Live

Jim Allister: TUV vote in council election will be 'barometer' for NI Protocol opposition

Jim Allister said voting TUV would be "injecting necessary strength into others" as he questioned the DUP's plans

Belfast Live

The Earth's Corr: Cruel cuts leave no hope of delivering for people and climate

The cost of living is literally pushing people to the brink - and where, oh where, are the grants to help people help the planet and themselves to get off killer fossil fuels

Belfast Live

PSNI facing ‘potentially impossible’ financial situation, warns chief constable

"In my view, it is simply not possible to reduce our cost base by this residual amount given the timeframe available."

Belfast Live

Brendan Hughes: Sinn Fein attending King Charles coronation a no-brainer for party

With local government elections less than three weeks away, Sinn Fein's gesture will play well with middle-ground voters

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