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DUP urged to end engagement with Loyalist Communities Council after warning letter

The group warned of "dire consequences" if Stormont's collapse led to joint authority between the British and Irish governments

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland power-sharing system not fit for purpose, says Irish PM

Micheál Martin says electoral system ‘should not be one that constantly reinforces polarisation’

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland Secretary to hold talks with Stormont party leaders

Chris Heaton-Harris is to meet Sinn Fein, the DUP, Alliance and the UUP on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

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Resolve protocol issues to avoid fresh election, DUP leader urges Government

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is calling for a ‘double down’ in efforts to either agree a solution with the EU or push through legislation.

The Independent UK

NI Secretary says Assembly election will take place but does not set date

The Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said he will call a snap Assembly election but has not set a date.It had been widely anticipated that Mr Heaton-Harris would announce the date for an election on Friday, after a deadline to restore devolved government at Stormont passed at midnight.Instead he…

Evening Standard

Brendan Hughes: DUP trying same tactic twice would take voters for granted

While Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will be leading the DUP into another election, it appears he personally might be sitting this one out

Belfast Live

NI Secretary fails to set date for election after Stormont deadline passes

Chris Heaton-Harris said he would still call the Assembly election but would meet with parties first.

The Independent UK

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NI Secretary says Assembly election will take place but does not set date

It had been widely anticipated a date would be set for an election on Friday.

The Independent UK

Fresh Stormont Assembly election will be held, Northern Ireland secretary insists

Chris Heaton-Harris denied his decision not to call an election immediately was a U-turn

Belfast Live

DUP leader's claim that Brexit Protocol 'delayed heart surgery' dismissed by Belfast Trust

"There is no substance to Sir Jeffrey's claim"

Belfast Live

Sequence of events which led to collapse of devolved government at Stormont

The origins of the row go back to the signing of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in 2020.

The Independent UK

Why is Northern Ireland having an election?

Northern Ireland is poised for second election in six months

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland secretary 'extremely disappointed' Stormont power-sharing has not been restored

Chris Heaton-Harris is expected to call a fresh Assembly election following the passing of a deadline for re-forming an Executive

Belfast Live

Why are voters in Northern Ireland poised for a return to the polls?

A deadline for forming a new powersharing executive lapsed on Friday.

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NI Assembly election will ‘definitely happen’ after deadline missed

NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is expected to set out details of the Stormont election on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Elon Musk has reportedly completed his Twitter takeover. What happens now?

In today’s newsletter: After months of drama, the world’s most online billionaire has acquired the social network. Our UK technology editor Alex Hern breaks down what might happen next

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland set for Assembly election as deadline passes

NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is expected to call the election on Friday.

The Independent UK

‘Unionists will not accept joint authority’ governance – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

Earlier this week Irish premier Micheal Martin said there cannot be direct rule from Westminster if Stormont collapses.

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Belfast Live

Analysis: December Stormont Assembly election will only deepen divisions

The question is how voters will react to being forced trudging back to the polls for an election costing £6.5million amid a cost-of-living crisis - and 10 days before Christmas

The Independent UK

NI Secretary pressed to introduce legislation to give civil servants more power

Alliance leader Naomi Long also called for Chris Heaton-Harris to introduce a Bill that could cut MLA salaries.

Irish Mirror

Stormont fails to elect new speaker as Northern Ireland election looms

December 15 is the most likely polling date

The Independent UK

Last-ditch bid to restore Stormont executive ahead of election deadline fails

The NI Secretary has said he will call an election at midnight if the powersharing institutions are not restored.

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland set for snap election after Stormont fails to elect speaker

DUP blocks attempt to restore government, citing mandate to boycott assembly over post-Brexit border

The Independent UK

Fresh Northern Ireland elections loom as Stormont fails to elect new leader

DUP declines to participate in power-sharing over Brexit protocol concerns

Irish Mirror

'Regrettable' that people in Northern Ireland could face another election, says Leo Varadkar

MLAs returned to Stormont in a last attempt to restore the executive before fresh Assembly elections are called

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