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.
Sinn Fein have selected Conor McKay to replace John Gormley on Belfast City Council.
Mickey Brady has been the MP for Newry and Armagh since 2015 but has today announced he will not be standing for re-election in the upcoming General Election.
The MP for Mid Ulster, who was first elected in 2013, has announced that he will not stand for re-election in the General Election this year.
The deadline to reform the Executive has been moved to February 8th, which means there won’t be a Stormont election until at least then, if the Executive is still not up-and-running.
The Sinn Fein MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone is seeking election to the European Parliament in June 2024.
John McGowan stepped down from Derry City and Strabane Council yesterday due to ‘personal commitments’.
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.
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