The former leader is set to return to the top job in the Ulster Unionist Party as he will run for the leadership unopposed. Mike Nesbitt is expected to remain as Health Minister when he takes up the role.
The Electoral Commission has published the financial accounts for the political parties in Northern Ireland for the accounting period ending on 31 December 2023. Sinn Féin had the largest income followed by the DUP.
The Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) have restored the whip to Justin McNulty after he left the Assembly recall in February 2024 to manage the Laois GAA team without permission from the party.
Doug Beattie has resigned as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) after three years in the job. In a statement he said that “irreconcilable differences” with party officers mean he can no longer continue as leader.
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) have co-opted Brian Thompson to the Ballymena DEA on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to replace Colin Crawford MLA, who replaced Robin Swann in the Assembly.
Natasha Brennan has been selected as Sinn Féin’s new councillor for the Balmoral District Electoral Area (DEA) on Belfast City Council, to replace Geraldine McAteer, who is stepping down after nearly ten years service.
After the Chief Constable briefed a meeting of the Northern Ireland Executive on Thursday morning, ministers have stood united in calling for an end to violence and disorder. The Assembly also passed a motion condemning the violence after it was recalled from summer recess.
Politicians from a range of parties across Northern Ireland have been reacting to and condemning the violence and attacks in Belfast over the past week. The Assembly will meet on Thursday to discuss the violence following a recall petition.
The Assembly has been recalled and will meet on Thursday 8 August at noon to discuss the recent disorder in Belfast, the Speaker has notified MLAs following a recall petition by the Alliance Party.
