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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Donaldson's downfall raises questions over Stormont power sharing

Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation could impact power-sharing in Northern Ireland.
Donaldson had strongly influenced the DUP's decisions on power-sharing and negotiations. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
Europe politics

UK and Ireland leaders visit Northern Ireland to mark Stormont return

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar are visiting Stormont to mark the return of power sharing in Northern Ireland.
The Northern Ireland Executive has written to Sunak calling for urgent talks on long-term funding stability for public services. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Donaldson optimistic for stable' future as Stormont resumes powersharing

Power sharing has returned to Stormont in Northern Ireland after a two-year hiatus.
Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of DUP, hailed this as a good day for Northern Ireland and expressed hope for a prosperous and stable future. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

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

Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Ireland's first nationalist first minister, marking a historic moment for Irish nationalism.
O'Neill focused on reconciliation and bread-and-butter issues in her inaugural address, avoiding explicit mention of constitutional change. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Northern Ireland government to reconvene after two-year DUP boycott

Northern Ireland's devolved government is set to reconvene after a two-year boycott, with Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill becoming the first nationalist first minister.
The restoration of power-sharing institutions will bring an end to an impasse that has paralyzed politics in Northern Ireland.
There are calls for loyalist protesters to picket Stormont estate to protest against the DUP's deal with London. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK politics

'It is a day of optimism,' Michelle O'Neill says

DUP announces support for power-sharing deal after 23-month absence
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill to become first nationalist first minister in Northern Ireland [ more ]
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3 months ago
Europe politics

The Guardian view on Northern Ireland: a historic deal that allows government to function | Editorial

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is willing to accept a Sinn Fein first minister in Northern Ireland's assembly.
Stormont's power-sharing executive may be revived soon, allowing for urgent matters like tackling hospital waiting lists and settling public sector pay claims. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Sinn Fein says united Ireland within touching distance' as Stormont deal agreed

Sinn Fein believes a united Ireland is within reach as they prepare to claim the post of Northern Ireland first minister.
The restoration of power sharing between the Democratic Unionist Party and the UK government is seen as a historical turning point for the island.
Mary Lou McDonald, the leader of Sinn Fein, hopes people will find the conversation about a united Ireland welcoming. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

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

The Democratic Unionist party has endorsed a deal with the UK government to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland after two years of political deadlock.
The deal paves the way for Sinn Fein to take the first minister post for the first time, with a DUP member as deputy first minister. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

New Northern Ireland Brexit trade rules approved paving way for power sharing

The UK government's latest post-Brexit Northern Ireland trade arrangements have been approved by MPs, paving the way for power-sharing to restart at Stormont.
The changes could see Stormont back up and running as soon as Saturday, with Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill potentially becoming the first nationalist politician to hold the role of first minister. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
Europe politics

Stormont legislation to be debated at Westminster

Legislation to implement a deal on power-sharing in Northern Ireland will be debated by MPs.
The deal includes no routine checks on goods crossing from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

Johnson tries to sabotage NI breakthrough as MPs pave way for Stormont return - live

The DUP has backed a new Brexit deal with the aim of restoring power-sharing at Stormont.
Boris Johnson has criticized the new deal, warning that it could tie the UK to EU trade rules in the future. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

After a historic deal in Northern Ireland, what next? Old political battles on a reshaped field | Martin Kettle

The new Northern Ireland plan addresses some of the damage caused by Brexit and allows for the return of devolved power-sharing government.
However, the future of power-sharing and whether it will be successful remains uncertain. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Northern Ireland: what is the power-sharing deal and could it be blocked?

Power-sharing in Northern Ireland is close to being restored after a two-year power vacuum.
A new deal, which includes concessions made by London, has been endorsed by the DUP and will be published by the UK government on Wednesday. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Precarious': High-Wire Diplomacy Ahead As Northern Ireland On The Brink of Power-Sharing Return

The UK government is attempting to strike a balance in Northern Ireland over Brexit by getting the DUP to accept a deal aimed at resuming power-sharing.
The government is trying to tell the DUP that something has changed about the way Britain relates to Northern Ireland, the EU that nothing has changed, and Brexiters that everything is fine, but not all three things can be true. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

DUP mulls ending of power-sharing boycott in Northern Ireland

The Democratic Unionist Party will consider ending its boycott of power-sharing in Northern Ireland.
Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will present UK government proposals to address unionist concerns over post-Brexit trade arrangements. [ more ]
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BBC News
3 months ago
UK politics

NI secretary lists his benefits of new Stormont deal

The Northern Ireland secretary has outlined four key elements in the package to restore power sharing at Stormont.
The new deal aims to protect NI's place within the UK, strengthen the UK internal market, create a new east-west council, and improve NI's finances.
The deal will eliminate routine checks on goods traveling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

DUP rules out imminent deal to restore Northern Ireland power sharing

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has ruled out an imminent deal to break Northern Ireland's political deadlock before Christmas.
Talks with the UK government over post-Brexit trading arrangements will continue in the new year. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Northern Ireland will no longer automatically have to follow EU laws under deal to restore power sharing, DUP leader says politics live

DUP is set to resume power sharing in Northern Ireland after accepting a compromise offer from the UK government
The new deal will remove checks for goods moving within the UK and remaining in Northern Ireland and end Northern Ireland automatically following future EU laws [ 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 ]
euronews
3 months ago
Europe politics

Unionists agree to restore government in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's largest British unionist party, the DUP, has agreed to end a boycott and potentially restore the power-sharing administration in Belfast.
The UK government has given Northern Ireland's political parties until February 8 to restore the collapsed government or face new elections.
The DUP's decision faces opposition from hard-line unionists who fiercely support Northern Ireland's place in the UK. [ more ]
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