Sandymount Presbyterian row the latest in the church over same-sex issues
In 2018 the General Assembly in Belfast decided same-sex couples could no longer be full members of the church, nor could their children be baptised
The Irish Times view on British politics: Brexit purge continues
Brexiteers in British government are now taking on independent civil service
Foster pledges to ‘get Northern Ireland moving’ as Assembly sits again
DUP members vote in Sinn Féin’s Alex Maskey as speaker
Who are the new ministers in the Northern Ireland executive?
Alliance leader Naomi Long appointed as justice minister
Northern Executive and Assembly to be reinstated after parties reach deal
DUP, Sinn Féin give their backing to the British and Irish governments’ deal
Deep rifts over Presbyterian Church’s hard line on same-sex marriage
New laws in North will see further divisions emerge as attitudes harden within church
Alliance leader Naomi Long upbeat on non-sectarian centre
Gains made in local elections suggest breakthrough, says East Belfast MEP candidate
PSNI must investigate alleged paedophile ring, says ex-watchdog
Nuala O’Loan calls for action after victims come forward with claims of historic abuse
Naomi Long warns against another Assembly election
Alliance leader tells party conference it is not the time to indulge in a ‘vanity project’
Alliance happy to re-enter Northern Executive if criteria met
Naomi Long calls for audit on cost of division in North across education and public services
South Antrim: One of three DUP MLAs likely to lose seat
Anti-abortion group set to campaign in constituency against Alliance’s David Ford
Northern Ireland conducted 16 abortions in year 2015/2016
Abortion figures for North for last two years have been lower than previous years
DUP will ‘battle’ to have Brexit endorsed by Westminster vote
Gerry Adams urges Government to negotiate special designation for North within EU
NI AG says further consideration of Brexit challenge warranted
Failed legal challenge to process may be referred directly to the Supreme Court
Pride in ‘inclusive’ 1916 commemoration rings hollow
Irish State managed to alienate North just as Brexit made unification a real prospect
David Ford ousted as church elder over same sex marriage support
Former Alliance chief dismissed from Presbyterian Second Donegore Church in Antrim
Naomi Long looks certain to be next Alliance leader
East Belfast MLA due to be formally ratified on October 26th
Brexit would have ‘profound political significance’ for North, court hears
Belfast judge considers arguments on how quitting EU would affect Northern Ireland
David Ford to step down as leader of North’s Alliance Party
South Antrim Assembly member will formally stand down on 15th anniversary of leadership
Theresa May acted legally on Brexit, NI court hears
Lawyer for British government defends right to fully implement referendum vote to quit EU
Arlene Foster: UK must now “get on with” quitting European Union
Martin McGuinness says Brexit is not a “done deal” for Northern Ireland
Sex worker challenges NI law criminalising clients of prostitutes
Laura Lee granted leave to seek a judicial review of Stormont legislation
DUP and Sinn Fein criticised for not releasing report on Brexit impact
Alliance Party and SDLP say Stormont civil servants’ report pointed to how quitting EU could damage Northern Ireland
Legal challenge to ask if Belfast Agreement may trump Brexit
Cross-party group of MLAs seek to judicially review UK’s move towards leaving EU
NI attorney general may become involved in Brexit case
John Larkin sets out view that challenges to Brexit appear to raise an issue of devolution
Alliance Party seeks Nama inquiry to restore ‘public trust’ in politics
Stormont party leaders invited to talks on setting up fully independent investigation
Legal challenge to Brexit to be heard at Belfast High court
Judge to focus on issues specific to Northern Ireland arising from UK’s exit from the EU
Northern rights activist launches legal challenge to Brexit
Raymond McCord claims UK withdrawal from EU could damage peace process
NI politicians threaten legal challenge to Brexit
Group demands Belfast Agreement be legally protected before UK move to trigger EU exit
Villiers: No special EU status for North post-Brexit
Charlie Flanagan to meet with Northern Secretary to discuss impact on cross-border relations
Brexit vote pushes the North into ‘uncharted waters’
Anxiety over jobs, investment, tariffs and Border controls
What will Brexit mean for the North and cross-Border trade?
Despite assurances, concerns remain about impact on farming, politics and security
New-look Northern Ireland Executive sets sail with fair wind behind it
Virtually all power at Stormont is now in the hands of the DUP and Sinn Féin
Independent unionist Claire Sugden agrees to be Stormont justice minister
Appointment of 29-year-old East Derry MLA allows Executive to be formed
Battle looms for NI justice post as Alliance pulls out of executive
SDLP announces party is entering formal opposition
Mike Nesbitt leads Ulster Unionist Party into Opposition
Pressure now on SDLP leader to decide whether to remain in Northern Executive or enter Opposition
UUP to form official opposition to NI powersharing Executive
Party leader Mike Nesbitt claims move heralds new era for devolved politics in region
Arlene Foster says there is no stitch-up on Northern Executive
Politicians claim DUP and Sinn Féin have already decided on programme for government
DUP and Sinn Féin securely control Stormont after election
Martin McGuinness blames loss of SF seat on instability and UK’s austerity policies
Assembly vote: New faces liven up Stormont naughty corner
Presence of pugnacious Eamonn McCann and Jim Allister will mean noisier executive
DUP in dilemma over whether to take education ministry
Sinn Féin also mulling over whether to first opt for economy portfolio
Assembly elections: DUP and Sinn Féin remain dominant
Minor shifts in North as smaller parties do well with SDLP and Alliance disappointed
Belfast East: Former soldier Andy Allen wins UUP’s only seat in Belfast
Alliance Party’s Naomi Long ‘delighted’ to be back in Assembly
Analysis: Foster appeal ensures DUP triumph in NI elections
Sinn Féin on course to remain second largest party in North after posting solid performance
Northern Ireland count: DUP and Sinn Féin set to dominate Stormont
People Before Profit and Greens do well, while Alliance, SDLP and UUP await results
South Antrim: All seats taken as two elected below quota
Steve Aiken (UUP) and Trevor Clarke (DUP) take seats as Paul Michael (UUP) eliminated
Northern Ireland voters have their say in Assembly elections
Low turnout below 60% expected as smaller parties and Independents look to make gains
Lively and sharp NI Assembly debate, without it being too nasty
‘Mike versus Arlene, Martin versus Colum’
South Antrim: Confident UUP have second seat in their sights
Declan Kearney expected to hold Sinn Féin seat after retirement of Mitchel McLaughlin
North’s justice minister suggests Long or Farry will succeed him
Alliance leader David Ford says party aiming for 11 seats in Northern Ireland election
Something for everyone in first Assembly leaders’ debate
Participants asked which actor they would wish to portray them
Belfast East: Major tussle in store between DUP and Alliance
Return of Naomi Long could pave way for future leadership bid
Opinion: Why the unionists should have come to the GPO
Presence at commemoration would have earned unionists island-wide and international kudos with no electoral cost
North’s election will be dominated by ‘Project Fear’
Northern Irish parties parade new leaders as DUP stirs voting jitters ahead of May vote
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