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DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson warns return of devolved government at Stormont not inevitable

He said there had been a "useful conversation about the preparations for the return of devolved government"

Belfast Live

Return of devolved government at Stormont is not inevitable, Donaldson warns

Stormont party leaders have held their weekly meeting to discuss the restoration of the powersharing institutions.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson: How Northern Ireland MPs voted on partygate report

With 354 votes in favour, MPs endorsed sanctions against Boris Johnson recommended by the committee

Belfast Live

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Stormont £1bn call dependent on local parties agreeing “proper” plan for government

Michelle O’Neill calls on DUP to “get off the fence” and show the political will to restore powersharing

Belfast Live

Treasury package for Stormont return dependent on ‘proper’ plan for government

Chris Heaton Harris said previous reform commitments made by local parties in exchange for funding boosts had not been fulfilled.

The Independent UK

NI parties set to ask Treasury for £1bn ahead of any Stormont return

The parties eligible to sit on a reconstituted executive met the head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service to discuss Stormont’s funding woes.

The Independent UK

Good Friday Agreement was not written in stone, says Alliance party MP

The Good Friday Agreement was not written in stone and can be changed to prevent the recurring deadlocks at Stormont.

The Independent UK

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Stormont budget crisis: Heaton-Harris denies ‘tough budget’ is punishment for Assembly fiasco

One former finance minister said the UK Government had an opportunity to offset some of the deficit by spreading it over a number of years

Belfast Live

Loyalist Communities Council media profile risks "eroding democracy", MPs told

"Are we creating a problem when we constantly platform people to give us their personal views on the capacity or intent of paramilitary organisations?”

Belfast Live

Stormont leaders stand with chief constable in show of unity

PSNI chief Simon Byrne hailed the importance of the act of political unity after the attempted murder of a senior officer.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland assembly election to be delayed again

Move by NI secretary means Stormont could continue to be in abeyance until April 2024

The Guardian - UK

Tributes to Alex Easton's parents after Bangor house fire

"It's your worst nightmare to hear that."

Belfast Live

Call to strip constitutional question from Protocol discussions – Alliance

The post-Brexit arrangements have been opposed by the DUP as distancing Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK.

The Independent UK

Budget ‘hugely damaging for public services’, says Sinn Fein

Conor Murphy MLA said the collapse of Stormont had left departments struggling to control spending.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

‘Difficult times ahead in public spending’ warns Alliance deputy leader

Stephen Farry was reacting after Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris set a budget in the absence of a Stormont Executive.

Belfast Live

Alliance denies 'sitting on the fence' in declining invite to Ireland's Future event

Stephen Farry said the party is "content to take part in debate" but he described the conference as a "rally" to endorse Irish unity

Belfast Live

UK government's approach to Brexit left us 'all screwed', says unionist former Justice Minister

The former Justice Minister is among several ex-ministers who have shared their candid experiences of Stormont power-sharing

The Guardian - UK

Westminster dealings ‘demoralising’, say ex-ministers of devolved nations

Former ministers describe UK government as devoid of understanding of issues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

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Irish Mirror

Tributes pour in for former school principal after his sudden passing on holiday

Staff, parents and friends of both schools have been sharing warm tributes online since news of his tragic death was confirmed on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected to clear the Commons on Wednesday

Deputy Commons leader Peter Bone announced the time available to consider the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill will be extended by an hour.

Belfast Live

Concern as Brandon Lewis resignation leaves NI to be 'run by civil service'

Alliance MP Stephen Farry described a "completely crazy situation" and described Boris Johnson as a "narcissistic self-entitled fool"

Belfast Live

Reform of Stormont could kick-start devolution, says Stephen Farry

"Our current system is not an acceptable way to govern and is no longer functioning. If we want stability and future proofing, we know what needs to be done."

The Independent UK

NI’s former top judge criticises Stormont parties for ‘doing nothing’ on legacy

Sir Declan Morgan was involved in heated exchanges with politicians from the region during an appearance before a Westminster Committee.

The Independent UK

PM fundamentally damaged after confidence vote result, Alliance MP says

Boris Johnson won the backing of Tory MPs in Monday evening’s vote, despite a sizeable revolt against his leadership.

The Independent UK

NI parties describe ‘very useful’ meetings with US delegation

Alliance Party deputy leader Stephen Farry said his party had urged the US politicians to help overcome issues with the protocol.

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