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The Twelfth: Orange leaders urge unionists to stand firm on the Northern Ireland Protocol

One demonstration heard loyal orders had been instrumental in bringing unionist leaders together in opposition to the protocol

Belfast Live

Orange leaders urge unionists to stand firm in opposition to the NI Protocol

A demonstration in Newry heard that relations between Northern Ireland and the Republic were at their lowest point for many years.

The Independent UK

Brandon Lewis "shamefully placated the DUP", says Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill

Ms O'Neill was also critical of Mr Lewis over his proposed bill for dealing with Northern Ireland's troubled past

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Departing NI secretary ‘shamefully placated the DUP’, Michelle O’Neill says

Brandon Lewis resigned early on Thursday saying he could not longer serve in Boris Johnson’s government.

The Independent UK

SDLP political director steps down after Stormont Assembly election losses

The senior SDLP figure said that after a "difficult" election he had decided to focus on "rebuilding" the party in North and West Belfast

Belfast Live

DUP's Edwin Poots tells NI secretary Brandon Lewis to 'bring it on' after MLA pay cut warning

The DUP minister also said the "future looks bleak" if Westminster legislation to override the NI Protocol is not progressed

Belfast Live

One in seven councillors in Northern Ireland unelected as new faces replace MLAs

The co-option system has been in the spotlight after Emma Little-Pengelly replaced the DUP leader as an MLA days after his election

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Key points in Northern Ireland Protocol legislation and what happens next in Brexit dispute

Here is our guide to the legislation and what to look out for as the deepening political row develops

Belfast Live

Former UUP MLA Roy Beggs resigns as Assembly deputy speaker amid Stormont stalemate

Roy Beggs confirmed he has tendered his resignation as deputy speaker "with immediate effect"

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Sinn Fein accuses DUP of 'punishing the public' for blocking restoration of Stormont for second time

Michelle O’Neill said Sinn Féin would "keep coming back" with recall petitions in a bid to elect a new Speaker

Belfast Live

Stormont Assembly fails to elect new speaker

The DUP refused to back the bid to resurrect Stormont, maintaining it wants to see action from the UK over the Northern Ireland protocol

The Independent UK

Stormont Assembly recalled in a bid to elect new speaker

MLAs sat in a plenary on Monday following a successful recall petition brought by Sinn Fein.

The Independent UK

Stormont Assembly to sit in fresh bid to elect speaker

The Democratic Unionist Party has labelled the move a ‘stunt’ by Sinn Fein.

The Independent UK

No agreement on Stormont Assembly offices plan three weeks after election

There is speculation that a dispute between some parties over proposed room allocations is a factor in the hold-up

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The Independent UK

Stormont Assembly recalled in new bid to elect speaker

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party will continue to block a return of powersharing until there is action over the protocol.

The Independent UK

Michelle O’Neill calls for clarity on criteria for calling Irish unity poll

Ireland’s deputy premier Leo Varadkar has suggested a role for the Stormont Assembly in determining whether to hold a future referendum.

Evening Standard

Don’t risk a trade war with Europe, top Tories tell Boris

Johnson says NI protocol ‘can be fixed’ as Stormont parties describe ‘robust’ meetings in crisis talks in Belfast

The Independent UK

‘I will judge UK Government against its actions and not words’ – Donaldson

The DUP leader was speaking ahead of meetings between the Stormont parties and Prime Minister Boris Johnson later.

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Evening Standard

UK ‘absolutely’ prepared to suspend Northern Ireland protocol, says Kwasi Kwarteng

The DUP has threatened it will not come to a power-sharing agreement unless the protocol is changed

The National (Scotland)

Prime Minister's Northern Ireland Protocol threat a ‘further hammer blow’ to businesses

THE UK Government has come under fire for plunging businesses in Scotland into further uncertainty as Boris Johnson threatens to rip up the Brexit…

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Boris Johnson to visit Northern Ireland amid political crisis

The Prime Minister will visit Northern Ireland on Monday after the Assembly could not be formed

Irish Mirror

Full speech in Irish given to Stormont Assembly in Northern Ireland for first time

Sinn Fein MLA for Belfast West Aisling Reilly gave the speech

The Independent UK

DUP blocks election of Assembly speaker as MLAs return to Stormont

The party’s leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has said he is sending a ‘clear message’ to the EU and the UK Government about the NI Protocol.

The Independent UK

DUP leader says he is sending ‘clear message’ to Government and EU over protocol

The party is set to block the election of a new speaker during the first sitting of the Stormont Assembly.

Evening Standard

DUP paralyses Stormont as Northern Ireland protocol row deepens

The Northern Ireland Assembly has begun to sit for the first time since the May 5 election

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