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Northern Ireland Breaks Political Deadlock After Nearly Two Years

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is ready to return to power sharing in Northern Ireland after a two-year boycott that paralyzed decision-making in the region.
The DUP's return to power sharing could lead to Sinn Fein, the Irish nationalist party, holding the most senior political role of first minister for the first time instead of deputy first minister.

Northern Ireland to get new Brexit trade rules in deal to restore power sharing

New rules have been announced to smooth post-Brexit trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland as part of a deal to restore the Stormont executive.
The measures remove routine checks on goods from Great Britain destined for Northern Ireland and replace them with a UK internal market system for goods remaining within the UK.
The command paper also includes legislative measures to affirm Northern Ireland's constitutional position in the UK and promises to amend domestic law so that EU laws will not automatically apply.

'Green lane will go and goods will flow freely'

The green lane proposed for goods flowing between Great Britain and Northern Ireland will be replaced by the UK internal market system.
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has endorsed a deal to restore power sharing after a 23-month absence.

Northern Ireland political party agrees to end 2-year boycott that caused the government to collapse

Northern Ireland's largest British unionist party, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has agreed to end their boycott and return to power-sharing government.
The decision came after the U.K. government set a deadline for Northern Ireland politicians to restore the government or face new elections.
The DUP initially walked out in opposition to post-Brexit trade rules that imposed customs checks on goods moving to Northern Ireland from the rest of the U.K.

What does return to power sharing mean for Northern Ireland?

Power sharing is set to return to Northern Ireland after a two-year deadlock, with Michelle O'Neill becoming the first nationalist first minister.
Members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) will return to Parliament Buildings in Belfast, and a new power-sharing executive will be formed.
Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in Northern Ireland in the 2022 assembly election, giving them a dominant role in the new power-sharing government.

Northern Ireland party chief quits over sex offenses charges DW 03/29/2024

Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of Northern Ireland's DUP, has stepped down after being charged with historic offences.
Gavin Robinson has been appointed as the interim leader, with Donaldson suspended pending the outcome of the judicial process.

Northern Ireland Breaks Political Deadlock After Nearly Two Years

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is ready to return to power sharing in Northern Ireland after a two-year boycott that paralyzed decision-making in the region.
The DUP's return to power sharing could lead to Sinn Fein, the Irish nationalist party, holding the most senior political role of first minister for the first time instead of deputy first minister.

Northern Ireland to get new Brexit trade rules in deal to restore power sharing

New rules have been announced to smooth post-Brexit trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland as part of a deal to restore the Stormont executive.
The measures remove routine checks on goods from Great Britain destined for Northern Ireland and replace them with a UK internal market system for goods remaining within the UK.
The command paper also includes legislative measures to affirm Northern Ireland's constitutional position in the UK and promises to amend domestic law so that EU laws will not automatically apply.

'Green lane will go and goods will flow freely'

The green lane proposed for goods flowing between Great Britain and Northern Ireland will be replaced by the UK internal market system.
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has endorsed a deal to restore power sharing after a 23-month absence.

Northern Ireland political party agrees to end 2-year boycott that caused the government to collapse

Northern Ireland's largest British unionist party, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has agreed to end their boycott and return to power-sharing government.
The decision came after the U.K. government set a deadline for Northern Ireland politicians to restore the government or face new elections.
The DUP initially walked out in opposition to post-Brexit trade rules that imposed customs checks on goods moving to Northern Ireland from the rest of the U.K.

What does return to power sharing mean for Northern Ireland?

Power sharing is set to return to Northern Ireland after a two-year deadlock, with Michelle O'Neill becoming the first nationalist first minister.
Members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) will return to Parliament Buildings in Belfast, and a new power-sharing executive will be formed.
Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in Northern Ireland in the 2022 assembly election, giving them a dominant role in the new power-sharing government.

Northern Ireland party chief quits over sex offenses charges DW 03/29/2024

Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of Northern Ireland's DUP, has stepped down after being charged with historic offences.
Gavin Robinson has been appointed as the interim leader, with Donaldson suspended pending the outcome of the judicial process.
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DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns facing historical offences

The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party has resigned after being charged with historical sex offences.
Deputy leader Gavin Robinson appointed as interim party leader.

Northern Ireland DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after police charges

Jeffrey Donaldson, the head of the Democratic Unionist Party, has resigned due to historical non-recent sexual offense charges.
Gavin Robinson has been named as the interim leader of the Democratic Unionist Party following Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation.

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns facing historical offences

The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party has resigned after being charged with historical sex offences.
Deputy leader Gavin Robinson appointed as interim party leader.

Northern Ireland DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after police charges

Jeffrey Donaldson, the head of the Democratic Unionist Party, has resigned due to historical non-recent sexual offense charges.
Gavin Robinson has been named as the interim leader of the Democratic Unionist Party following Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation.
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Who is Jeffrey Donaldson? The DUP leader accused of historical sex offences

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigned as leader of the DUP due to historical allegations, impacting UK and Irish politics.
Sir Jeffrey's career includes involvement in the Orange Order, Young Unionist movement, and significant political achievements.
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