The SDLP had their first official opposition day today – they tried to get reassurances that there would no further collapses of Stormont – but Sinn Fein and the DUP voted against the motion.
The Alliance Party held their annual conference today at the Stormont Hotel, with party leader Naomi Long calling on NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris to take charge of Stormont reform.
Kate Nicholl was first elected to Belfast City Council in 2016 and was Lord Mayor of Belfast from 2021-2022. She was elected to the Assembly in 2022.
The TUV’s strategy for the upcoming General Election could see benefits for unionism, but they also issue a warning to the DUP if they plan on returning to power-sharing anytime soon.
The UK Government has offered a financial package totalling £2.5 billion to help the financial situation at Stormont and to encourage a return to powersharing.
The main political parties at Stormont will meet with Chris Heaton-Harris on Monday at Hillsborough Castle, to discuss the current financial situation in Northern Ireland.
Alliance’s North Down Association have selected Stephen Farry MP to stand as their candidate for the revised North Down constituency at the next general election.
The motion for a ceasefire in Gaza has been rejected by a majority of MPs, whilst Labour sees a wave of frontbenchers resign after defying the Labour leader.
New polling shows positive indicators for the DUP but they remain behind Sinn Fein who remain the most popular party. Whilst the UUP and SDLP have nothing positive to take from the poll.
