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Northern Ireland’s would-be first minister is frustrated by political stalemate but has one consolation — her goal of Irish reunification is becoming more likely
UK foreign secretary makes appeal after government publishes legislation that would override Brexit deal with EU
Jeffrey Donaldson demands ‘decisive’ changes to region’s post-Brexit trading arrangements to end stalemate
First minister-in-waiting Michelle O’Neill keeps up political pace despite paralysis in Stormont
Move puts UK on collision course with EU, whose leaders warn PM not to act unilaterally
Sinn Féin, the nationalist party, is aiming for a referendum within 5 years to end partition
The nationalist party will be the biggest political force for first time in a century
Alliance confident of strong performance, with DUP likely to be relegated to second place in Stormont Assembly
Move threatens to paralyse Stormont government weeks ahead of regional elections on May 5
Leader of largest unionist party goes after just 3 weeks in face of criticism from own party over concessions to nationalists
Watchdog says force faced ‘complex challenge’ balancing security with enforcement of Covid rules at Storey service
Senior officers say unrest is being orchestrated by ‘disaffected groups’ amid rising sectarian tension
Taoiseach thanks US president for ‘unwavering’ support for Good Friday Agreement
Micheál Martin’s comments come after first meeting with British counterpart
Northern Ireland facing new political crisis as first minister says Michelle O’Neill should step down
Michelle O’Neill accused of flouting region’s lockdown rules by opposition parties
Tackling Covid-19 has revived tensions between political parties in region’s government
Restriction of pensions to those ‘injured through no fault of their own’ angers Sinn Féin
Fresh step to direct rule from London after collapse of power-sharing talks
Westminster ready to impose budget as Sinn Féin claims deal is possible within days
Republicans face uphill battle in winning over unionist Remainers
Restoring government to Northern Ireland may not be nationalist party’s priority
Health minister replaces Martin McGuinness
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