NI Executive
Poll finds Tory government enjoys greater level of public trust than Stormont
The Tory government enjoys a greater level of trust among the Northern Ireland public than the Stormont executive, a new survey reveals.
Events in Barcelona should provide ominous warning for our political leaders
LAST week we learnt that the threat of a local election will no longer hang over Northern Ireland during 2023.
Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris to 'mull options' as latest Stormont deadline passes
THE SECRETARY of state has said he has no immediate plans to call a Stormont election and will instead examine "all options" for re-establishing the power-sharing institutions.
Leo Varadkar warns British government that unilateral action on the protocol will not bring stability to the north
LEO Varadkar has warned the British government that "unilateral action" on the Northern Ireland Protocol will not bring stability to the region.
Analysis: Sanitised Sinn Féin keeping the ship steady as it readies for government
THERE’S a pent-up energy and expectation in the Sinn Féin ranks, coupled with a justifiable sense of frustration.
ANALYSIS: Chris Heaton-Harris needs to provide clear route-map
IT’S fair to say that there’s been an ambivalent response to the secretary of state’s decision not to call an election this side of Christmas.
NI Affairs Committee to examine effectiveness of Stormont institutions
THE effectiveness of the institutions established under the Good Friday Agreement is to be examined by a Westminster committee to coincide with the accord's 25th anniversary next year.
December election looms as midnight deadline for restoration of power-sharing passes
SECRETARY of State Chris Heaton-Harris is today expected to confirm a date for a snap Stormont election following the failure to restore an executive ahead of last night's deadline. Thursday December 15 has been earmarked as the most likely date. Legislation passed...