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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 ]
Independent.ie
3 months ago
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Donaldson says Stormont could return in coming days as British government publishes powersharing deal

The UK government plans to replace the green lane process with a UK internal market system to govern the movement of goods within the UK.
The DUP sees this move as a concession that will effectively eliminate the Irish Sea border for goods staying within the UK. [ more ]
Independent.ie
3 months ago
EU data protection

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson says Stormont could return in coming days as British government publishes powersharing deal

The UK government plans to replace the green lane process with a UK internal market system to govern the movement of goods within the United Kingdom.
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sees this move as effectively scrapping the Irish Sea border for goods remaining within the UK. [ more ]
Independent.ie
3 months ago
Europe politics

DUP Stormont return: British government declines to confirm Donaldson's 'zero customs checks' claim

Stormont could be back within days if new legislation is passed.
Proposed legislation aims to remove trade barriers between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Watch live as Northern Ireland secretary speaks after DUP announce Stormont return

A deal has been struck between the DUP and the British government to restore Stormont powersharing in Northern Ireland.
The deal will remove all post-Brexit checks on goods moving into Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK. [ more ]
Independent.ie
3 months ago
Europe politics

DUP Stormont return: Taoiseach speaks to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak about power-sharing restoration

Stormont could potentially return within days after a two-year impasse if new legislation is passed.
The DUP leader claims that the proposals will exceed expectations and remove restrictions on the movement of goods within the United Kingdom. [ more ]
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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 ]
www.theguardian.com
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

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.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.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Watch live: Stormont sits as power-sharing returns in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's devolved government is expected to return after two years of political collapse.
Michelle O'Neill is set to become the first nationalist first minister. [ more ]
Independent.ie
3 months ago
Europe politics

DUP Stormont return: British government declines to confirm Donaldson's 'zero customs checks' claim

Stormont could return within days if new legislation is passed
Proposed measures aim to exceed expectations and remove trade barriers [ more ]
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