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Northern Ireland politicians clash over health, the union, and Israel-Gaza war in TV debate – as it happened

Representatives from DUP, Sinn Féin, UUP, SDLP and Alliance to face off from 9pm

The Guardian - UK

‘People need a bit of hope’: cost of living crisis challenges unionism as key election issue in Belfast East

In Northern Ireland’s capital, the election is being fought between unionists and ‘neithers’ – with poverty, crumbling public services and crime at the forefront

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland: the three electoral threats keeping the DUP awake at night

“Get Brexit done” was the slogan that carried then prime minister Boris Johnson to an 80-seat majority in the 2019 general election. And sure enough, his government did indeed go on to secure the UK’s exit from the European Union.

The Conversation

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Election 2024: how many seats every party in Westminster is defending – and what they are aiming for on July 4

With polls predicting huge losses for the Conservatives and huge gains for Labour, the election campaign so far has focused on the battle between the two biggest parties in Westminster. But the parliamentary dynamics are exceptionally fluid this year. Here’s a summary of where every party in Westminster currently stands…

The Conversation

PSNI data breach may undermine ability to combat dissidents, Donaldson warns

The force revealed last week that it had mistakenly released information about more than 10,000 officers and civilian staff.

The Independent UK

Varadkar to underline ‘pressing’ need for return of powersharing

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said there was no clarity as to whether the Stormont institutions would be revived this autumn.

The Independent UK

Fears for police officers’ safety after catastrophic data breach in Northern Ireland

The breach reportedly involved the personal data of everyone within the PSNI, including chief constable Simon Byrne

The Independent UK

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Stormont Assembly institutions ‘fundamentally unstable’, says Alliance leader

Naomi Long said reform of the Assembly was needed for good and stable government.

The Independent UK

Alliance's Naomi Long says 'anomaly' in Derry and Strabane election count prompted legal challenge

The party has lodged an election petition with the High Court in Belfast which could result in a recount

Belfast Live

Counting resumes in Northern Ireland local elections as Sinn Fein storms ahead

COUNTING has resumed in the Northern Ireland council elections with Sinn Fein remaining on course to become the largest party in local government.

The National (Scotland)

Counting resumes in Northern Ireland local government elections

Sinn Fein remains on course to become the largest party across the 11 councils.

The Independent UK

NI Election: Council poll results send message that Stormont must return insists Sinn Fein

In terms of the share of the first preference votes, Sinn Fein had 31.1% of first preferences of votes counted so far

Belfast Live

NI election: Green Party Northern Ireland leader loses seat on Belfast City Council

He is the second Green Party leader to lose their seat in a year

Belfast Live

Green Party Northern Ireland leader loses seat on Belfast City Council

Mal O’Hara remained in contention until the final stage of the count in the Castle District Electoral Area.

The Independent UK

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Belfast Live

Northern Ireland council election: Key battlegrounds as parties compete for votes

Some of the battles to look out for in each of the 11 council areas

Belfast Live

Green Party aims to 'bounce back stronger' in Northern Ireland council election

Launching their election manifesto, Green Party leader Mal O'Hara said voters do not want a "rehash" of last year's Stormont poll

Belfast Live

King's Coronation: Belfast director Sir Kenneth Branagh says ceremony 'moving'

NI connections to Royal occasion included Belfast choir

Belfast Live

NI Council Elections 2023: Alliance candidate hoping for ‘groundbreaking’ first Fermanagh council seat

The party does not currently have any elected representatives in the county

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Belfast Live

Naomi Long defends Alliance after 'paperwork issue' forces election candidate to withdraw

The party faced criticism after a candidate who hoped to become NI's first refugee elected councillor was unable to stand for election

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland budget will ‘decimate public services’ – Alliance Party leader

In the absence of a devolved government Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris was responsible for setting the budget for Northern Ireland.

Belfast Live

Alliance leader Naomi Long hits back at Northern Ireland secretary over Stormont budget remarks

She said that "rather than lecture and ignore his own flaws", Chris Heaton-Harris should work with Stormont parties

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland poll suggests support for DUP is up

Jeffrey Donaldson says findings show his party is “closing the gap and building support in our continuing opposition to the protocol”

Belfast Live

Alliance's Naomi Long defends party response to drink-driving controversy

She rejected suggestions of a lack of transparency after Alliance refused to answer questions when new details came to light

The Independent UK

DUP will not bow to pressure from presidents and prime ministers, MLA insists

Emma Little-Pengelly said the DUP was a party of devolution and wanted to return to Stormont when their concerns had been addressed.

Belfast Live

Councillor vows to continue canvassing in every street following assault

"This event will not deter me."

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