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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Donaldson's downfall raises questions over Stormont power sharing

Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation could impact power-sharing in Northern Ireland.
Donaldson had strongly influenced the DUP's decisions on power-sharing and negotiations. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
Europe politics

UK and Ireland leaders visit Northern Ireland to mark Stormont return

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar are visiting Stormont to mark the return of power sharing in Northern Ireland.
The Northern Ireland Executive has written to Sunak calling for urgent talks on long-term funding stability for public services. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Donaldson optimistic for stable' future as Stormont resumes powersharing

Power sharing has returned to Stormont in Northern Ireland after a two-year hiatus.
Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of DUP, hailed this as a good day for Northern Ireland and expressed hope for a prosperous and stable future. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

The Guardian view on Northern Ireland: a historic deal that allows government to function | Editorial

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is willing to accept a Sinn Fein first minister in Northern Ireland's assembly.
Stormont's power-sharing executive may be revived soon, allowing for urgent matters like tackling hospital waiting lists and settling public sector pay claims. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Northern Ireland: what is the power-sharing deal and could it be blocked?

Power-sharing in Northern Ireland is close to being restored after a two-year power vacuum.
A new deal, which includes concessions made by London, has been endorsed by the DUP and will be published by the UK government on Wednesday. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Stormont power-sharing in sight as Northern Ireland DUP accepts post-Brexit deal

The Democratic Unionist party has endorsed a deal with the UK government to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland after two years of political deadlock.
The deal paves the way for Sinn Fein to take the first minister post for the first time, with a DUP member as deputy first minister. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

I will be a first minister for all': Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill marks historic moment for once unionist state

Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Ireland's first nationalist first minister, marking a historic moment for Irish nationalism.
O'Neill focused on reconciliation and bread-and-butter issues in her inaugural address, avoiding explicit mention of constitutional change. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

What does return to power sharing mean for Northern Ireland?

Power sharing is set to return to Northern Ireland after a two-year deadlock, with Michelle O'Neill becoming the first nationalist first minister.
Members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) will return to Parliament Buildings in Belfast, and a new power-sharing executive will be formed.
Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in Northern Ireland in the 2022 assembly election, giving them a dominant role in the new power-sharing government. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Northern Ireland government to reconvene after two-year DUP boycott

Northern Ireland's devolved government is set to reconvene after a two-year boycott, with Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill becoming the first nationalist first minister.
The restoration of power-sharing institutions will bring an end to an impasse that has paralyzed politics in Northern Ireland.
There are calls for loyalist protesters to picket Stormont estate to protest against the DUP's deal with London. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

New Northern Ireland Brexit trade rules approved paving way for power sharing

The UK government's latest post-Brexit Northern Ireland trade arrangements have been approved by MPs, paving the way for power-sharing to restart at Stormont.
The changes could see Stormont back up and running as soon as Saturday, with Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill potentially becoming the first nationalist politician to hold the role of first minister. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
Europe politics

Stormont legislation to be debated at Westminster

Legislation to implement a deal on power-sharing in Northern Ireland will be debated by MPs.
The deal includes no routine checks on goods crossing from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

Johnson tries to sabotage NI breakthrough as MPs pave way for Stormont return - live

The DUP has backed a new Brexit deal with the aim of restoring power-sharing at Stormont.
Boris Johnson has criticized the new deal, warning that it could tie the UK to EU trade rules in the future. [ more ]
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