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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Rishi Sunak heads to Northern Ireland to meet new power-sharing executive

Rishi Sunak is heading to Northern Ireland to meet the leaders of a new power-sharing executive.
Sunak will seek to put his stamp on the success of restoring devolved government in Northern Ireland. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

What's in the deal that has broken Northern Ireland's political deadlock?

The U.K. has published a deal to break Northern Ireland's political deadlock and restore the regional government after almost two years.
The deal eases border checks imposed because of Brexit that unsettled Northern Ireland's delicate political balance and sparked a crisis. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

A Long Time Coming': Northern Ireland Deal Receives Broad Welcome

Deal reached to end political deadlock in Northern Ireland and establish power-sharing government.
Sinn Fein will take on top leadership role in Northern Ireland for the first time. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Northern Irish parties meet to chart Stormont return after DUP backs deal

Northern Ireland's political leaders are hopeful to restore devolved government and fill ministerial posts within days.
The Democratic Unionist Party has endorsed a deal to restore power sharing, ending a two-year deadlock. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

More than 150,000 expected to join public sector strike in Northern Ireland

Public sector workers in Northern Ireland have launched a major strike over pay and political deadlock.
The 24-hour strike is expected to cause disruption to schools, hospitals, and transportation services. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

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

UK ministers have offered Northern Ireland a financial package worth 2.5bn to revive the Stormont executive amidst political deadlock and a fiscal crisis.
The offer includes a funding formula for public services, a lump sum to settle pay claims, and a stabilizing fund for four years. [ more ]
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