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Watch: Stormont recalled after far-right rioting in Belfast

Watch as Stormont was recalled on Thursday, 8 August, as Northern Ireland politicians discussed far-right rioting seen in Belfast over the weekend.

The Independent UK

'Irish unification of 2024' Star Trek memes revived after Stormont news reminds fans of show's moment

Data comment in The Next Generation resurfaces, 34 years after controversial prediction was banned from screens

Evening Standard

Labour says Sunak’s £1,000 bet with Piers Morgan over Rwanda policy shows he’s ‘out of touch’ – as it happened

SNP condemns Sunak’s £1,000 Rwanda bet as ‘grotesque, callous and downright cruel’

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Monday briefing: The landmark moment at Stormont which renews questions over Northern Ireland’s future

In today’s newsletter: A power-sharing agreement in Stormont will see a Sinn Féin first minister for the first time in Northern Irish history – here’s what could happen next

The Guardian - UK

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

Countdown for republicans to potential Irish unification ticks louder as new first minister pledges to ‘serve everyone equally’ at Stormont

The Guardian - UK

Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Irish first minister as power sharing resumes in Stormont

Sinn Fein representative to become first nationalist to hold role

Evening Standard

Tuesday briefing: The late night vote to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland

In today’s newsletter: how the DUP finally brought two-year boycott of Stormont assembly to an end

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

Sinn Féin will get to nominate its inaugural first minister after Westminster legislates to end checks on goods moving within UK and imposition of EU law

The Guardian - AU

N.Ireland Political Impasse Deepens As Mass Strike Looms

Talks between London and Northern Irish parties aimed at restoring devolved government in the region failed Monday, days ahead of a deadline for calling an election and a mass public-sector strike.

International Business Times

Frustration Mounts Over Political Impasse In N.Ireland

A lengthy boycott of devolved government in Northern Ireland will stretch into 2024 after talks to end the impasse stalled Tuesday, with frustration mounting over political dysfunction and crumbling public services.

International Business Times

Northern Irish leaders offered £2.5bn package in bid to revive Stormont

Northern Ireland secretary meets party leaders and increases pressure on DUP to drop power-sharing boycott

The Guardian - UK

Patience wearing thin over DUP Stormont blockade – McDonald

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has reportedly told party members that he is not ‘calendar led’ in talks with the Government.

The Independent UK

O’Neill says she believes powersharing could be restored within weeks

The Sinn Fein Stormont leader was in Stormont for a meeting with Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf.

The Independent UK

N Ireland Chamber chief calls for fully-functioning Stormont to help businesses

Cathal Geoghegan was speaking at the Stormont Assembly remains in a state of collapse.

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Calls grow for financial aid from UK Government after Northern Ireland floods

Businesses in Downpatrick were beginning the clean-up operation after some were nearly entirely submerged in water.

The Independent UK

Getting flood aid without Stormont ‘like fighting with arms behind our backs’

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy expressed frustration as discussions on how to help businesses go on.

The Guardian - UK

‘Why would we want to be part of the UK?’ Young people will probably soon deliver a united Ireland

Disillusioned with Stormont and Brexit, 18 to 24-year-olds want progressive change – and don’t see it happening in the union, says writer Emma DeSouza

The Guardian - UK

‘The hope we had is gone’: how 20 months of stasis has paralysed Northern Ireland

While the DUP conference may put a brave face on the crisis, public services and even the state’s legitimacy are hollowing

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The Independent UK

Bertie Ahern calls for restoration of Stormont before end of November

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he would be ‘very disappointed’ if Stormont is not restored by the end of next month.

The Independent UK

Call to ‘redouble’ efforts to resurrect Stormont Assembly

Labour veteran Hilary Benn spent two days in Northern Ireland on his first official visit since his appointment by Sir Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK

Donaldson says he will not ‘bow to threats’ amid warning of loyalist protests

In response to a letter sent by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, the DUP leader said his party would not be intimidated over any return to Stormont.

The Independent UK

Government working intensely to get Stormont up and running – Sunak

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said patience had run out with the DUP’s blockade of the powersharing institutions.

The Independent UK

Pressure builds on government as ‘seventh circle of hell’ at Stormont continues

Northern Ireland’s powersharing assembly has been effectively collapsed for more than a year amid DUP protest action over Brexit arrangements.

The Independent UK

Letter was sent to Terence O’Neill in 1964 about NI to Scotland tunnel idea

Declassified files show some Stormont officials were scathing about the tunnel suggestion.

The Independent UK

Stormont official suggested ‘sexier’ picture of NI economy required, files show

The official said a Foreign and Commonwealth Office briefing document for use by UK embassies overseas was a ‘relic of the past’.

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