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UK delays calling N Ireland election amid Brexit impasse

The U.K. government has unexpectedly delayed calling an early election for the Belfast-based Northern Ireland Assembly after a deadline to get the administration up and running expired

The Independent UK

NI Secretary says Assembly election will take place but does not set date

It had been widely anticipated a date would be set for an election on Friday.

The Independent UK

Fresh Stormont Assembly election will be held, Northern Ireland secretary insists

Chris Heaton-Harris denied his decision not to call an election immediately was a U-turn

Belfast Live

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Sequence of events which led to collapse of devolved government at Stormont

The origins of the row go back to the signing of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in 2020.

The Independent UK

Why is Northern Ireland having an election?

Northern Ireland is poised for second election in six months

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland secretary 'extremely disappointed' Stormont power-sharing has not been restored

Chris Heaton-Harris is expected to call a fresh Assembly election following the passing of a deadline for re-forming an Executive

Belfast Live

Why are voters in Northern Ireland poised for a return to the polls?

A deadline for forming a new powersharing executive lapsed on Friday.

The Independent UK

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Commentary: Here in San Quentin, I see why solitary confinement must end

Advocates almost succeeded this year in curbing the use of solitary confinement in California’s prisons and jails. The California Mandela Act, named after the long-imprisoned South African president, received the support it needed in August to pass the Assembly 41-16 and land on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. He vetoed the…

Los Angeles Times

NI Assembly election will ‘definitely happen’ after deadline missed

NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is expected to set out details of the Stormont election on Friday.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland set for Assembly election as deadline passes

NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is expected to call the election on Friday.

The Independent UK

Father calls out ACT legal fraternity as 'a vested interest group'

Tom McLuckie gives evidence at the inquiry into dangerous driving

The Canberra Times

Analysis: December Stormont Assembly election will only deepen divisions

The question is how voters will react to being forced trudging back to the polls for an election costing £6.5million amid a cost-of-living crisis - and 10 days before Christmas

Belfast Live

Stormont fails to elect new speaker as Northern Ireland election looms

December 15 is the most likely polling date

Irish Mirror

Leaders must find ‘practical, workable’ solution for Northern Ireland – Mitchell

Senator George Mitchell, one of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement, appeared before an Irish parliamentary committee on Thursday.

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The Independent UK

Last-ditch bid to restore Stormont executive ahead of election deadline fails

The NI Secretary has said he will call an election at midnight if the powersharing institutions are not restored.

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland set for snap election after Stormont fails to elect speaker

DUP blocks attempt to restore government, citing mandate to boycott assembly over post-Brexit border

The National (Scotland)

Stormont fails to elect new speaker just hours before deadline for election

THE Stormont Assembly has failed to elect a new speaker just hours ahead of a deadline for fresh elections.

Belfast Live

Stormont fails to elect new speaker as election deadline looms

MLAs were recalled for a special sitting on Thursday

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Irish Mirror

'Regrettable' that people in Northern Ireland could face another election, says Leo Varadkar

MLAs returned to Stormont in a last attempt to restore the executive before fresh Assembly elections are called

The Independent UK

Stormont fails to elect new speaker just hours before deadline for new election

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the UK government needs to act on unionist concerns over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Tribune News Service

For some California Latinos, the abortion debate was not a ‘real conversation’ — until now

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Over his career in politics, Sacramento City Councilman Eric Guerra and his mother, Amparo Perez Quintero, 68, found common ground on almost every issue — education, immigrant rights, public safety and housing.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein restates willingness to reform powersharing government

However, the DUP is expected block a last-gasp attempt to elect a new Stormont speaker.

The Independent UK

Assembly to be recalled in last-gasp bid to avoid Stormont election

The DUP will block an attempt to elect a new Stormont speaker.

The Independent UK

Minister tells party leaders election will go ahead if Stormont not restored

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris held meetings with Stormont party leaders on Wednesday.

Belfast Live

Stormont at crunch point as Northern Ireland Assembly election deadline looms

MLAs have been recalled to the Assembly for an emergency sitting in a last-ditch effort to restore the institutions

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