Published 2 years ago

Northern Ireland Assembly fails to elect new speaker after DUP leader blocks formation of government

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Northern Ireland's Stormont Assembly has failed to elect a new speaker after the DUP said it would not support the process. It means that the devolved administration is unable to function following last week's election, which saw Sinn Fein emerge as the largest party for the first time.

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BBC News

Prime minister to visit NI as DUP blocks assembly - BBC News

The DUP's leader says the move shows his party is "serious" about resolving the NI Protocol.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

DUP blocks election of Assembly speaker as MLAs return to Stormont

The party’s leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has said he is sending a ‘clear message’ to the EU and the UK Government about the NI Protocol.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

DUP faces accusations of damaging democracy as Assembly sits

The DUP defended its stance in robust terms, stressing that it had a mandate not to elect a Speaker and join the Executive.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Northern Ireland Assembly fails to elect Speaker after DUP blocks formation of government

The devolved administration is now unable to function after the election last week, which saw Sinn Fein emerge as the biggest party for the first time.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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