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The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

NI Secretary pressed to introduce legislation to give civil servants more power

Alliance leader Naomi Long also called for Chris Heaton-Harris to introduce a Bill that could cut MLA salaries.

The Independent UK

Stormont fails to elect new speaker as Northern Ireland election looms

December 15 is the most likely polling date

Irish Mirror

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 Independent UK

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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 Guardian - UK

Fresh Northern Ireland elections loom as Stormont fails to elect new leader

DUP declines to participate in power-sharing over Brexit protocol concerns

The Independent UK

'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

Irish Mirror

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.

The Independent UK

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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

Thursday briefing: Is Northern Ireland about to face another election?

In today’s newsletter: As a Brexit row continues on the eve of a deadline for the DUP to take up its role at Stormont, Ireland correspondent Rory Carroll explains what might happen next

The Guardian - 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

From the economy to Rwanda, Rishi Sunak inherits a hefty in-tray

As crises and party management problems loom, PM must act soon to try to reverse Tories’ poor poll ratings

The Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

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

Belfast Live

MPs support Irish language protections after Sinn Fein jibe aimed at ministers

The proposed law aims to create new protections for the Irish language and also proposes two commissioner roles

Belfast Live

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The Independent UK

DUP leader says party ‘ready to fight’ election after talks with NI Secretary

Chris Heaton-Harris is holding discussions with NI party leaders as a deadline for calling an Assembly election approaches.

The Guardian - UK

Last chance for Stormont government before Northern Ireland election

Assembly elections expected to be called by UK government if members fail to install a speaker

The Independent UK

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

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

The Independent UK

NI Secretary holding talks with Stormont parties as election deadline looms

If no ministerial executive is in place by Friday, the UK Government assumes a legal responsibility to call another election in Northern Ireland.

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Belfast Live

Business leaders warn of ‘tipping point’ and call for end to political stagnation

Current legislation says that unless Stormont is restored by this Friday an election has to be called

Belfast Live

Ballynahinch bypass plan a long way off, Stormont officials admit

"We have been talking about the Ballynahinch bypass since my grandfather was a councillor"

Belfast Live

Tory minister Steve Baker joins Fermanagh leaders in 'get on with it' message for Stormont parties

But MP Sammy Wilson said Mr Baker "is in no place to preach to the DUP or any other party"

The Independent UK

Restoring Stormont executive ‘should be priority for reappointed NI Secretary’

Downing Street has announced Chris Heaton-Harris is to keep his position as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

Belfast Live

Chris Heaton-Harris remains Northern Ireland secretary in Rishi Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle

He is among a number of re-appointments from former Prime Minister Liz Truss' short-lived administration

The Independent UK

Stormont Assembly set for recall debate hours before election deadline

The latest bid to resurrect the powersharing institutions is set to fail due to the ongoing DUP block on electing a speaker and nominating ministers.

The Independent UK

Stormont election will not bring protocol resolution any closer – DUP leader

If a powersharing executive is not in place by Friday, the UK Government assumes a legal responsibility to call another Assembly election.

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