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abour leader and incoming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria enter 10 Downing Street

Watch: Keir Starmer makes first speech as Prime Minister outside No 10

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Donaldson resignation follows almost 40 years in politics

Exclusive Scotland could benefit from Stormont deal with new investment zone

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson addresses the media following a meeting with 120 executive members of the DUP on a possible deal to restore the devolved government in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Brexit deal will see Stormont resume after two years - but at what cost?

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson leaving his party's HQ at Dundela in east Belfast, where he briefed senior members on Government proposals aimed at ending Stormont's powersharing impasse. Picture date: Monday January 29, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story ULSTER Stormont. Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Stormont powersharing set to return after DUP executive backs deal

Students hold up Sinn Fein anti-Brexit placards during a rally against Brexit and any hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland outside Queens University Belfast. Picture: Paul Faith/AFP via Getty Images

Brexit 'biggest own goal in 100 years of unionism' and has 'corroded' devolution

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is braced for a possible Tory backbench rebellion as MPs vote on a key plank of his new deal with Brussels on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland.

Boris Johnson and Liz Truss to vote against Sunak’s Brexit deal

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said while the Windsor Framework represented “significant progress” in addressing concerns with the Northern Ireland Protocol he said it does not deal with some of the “fundamental problems at the heart of our current difficulties”.

DUP to vote against new Brexit deal

Rishi Sunak and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shake hands after negotiating the Windsor Framework (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

EU deal is a sign Sunak could win next general election – Murdo Fraser

Rishi Sunak and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen shake hands during a joint press conference about the 'Windsor Framework' for Northern Ireland (Picture: Dan Kitwood/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Sunak's deal with EU is symptomatic of all that's wrong with today's Tories

Rishi Sunak greets EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Windsor this week (Picture: Dan Kitwood/WPA pool/Getty Images)

UK shouldn't try to rejoin EU but it can stop moving further away – Brian Wilson

The main political parties in Northern Ireland have been unable to form a government since the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) blocked a power-sharing deal to protest the Northern Ireland Protocol last year.

The World Explained: EU protocol deal could see Stormont return to life

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak greets EU President, Usula Von Der Leyen, at the Fairmont Windsor Park hotel in Englefield Green, Windsor, Berkshire, ahead of a meeting to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Rishi Sunak scraps Boris Johnson's NI protocol to secure new deal with EU

The UK and EU have reached an agreement on customs that could signal a step towards a breakthrough in the dispute over the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol, it has been reported.

UK and EU reach customs deal that could end Northern Ireland logjam – report

Parliament Buildings, the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly, are pictured on the Stormont Estate in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Picture: Paul Faith/AFP via Getty Images

Northern Ireland Secretary yet to set a date for Assembly election

An election to the Northern Ireland Assembly will “definitely happen” after a deadline to restore devolved government at Stormont was missed, a cabinet minister has said.

NI Assembly election will ‘definitely happen’ after deadline missed

Sinn Fein leader in the north Michelle O'Neill leads her party at Stormont

Last-ditch bid to restore Stormont executive ahead of election deadline fails

The Scottish NHS relies on the goodwill of its regular blood donors (Picture: Bill Henry)

Readers' Letters: New donor questions too bleeding political

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill (left) arrive at the Northern Ireland Assembly Election. Picture, Niall Carson/PA Wire

Stormont future clouded in uncertainty following Sinn Fein triumph

DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arrives for an Anti-Northern Ireland Protocol rally at Dromore Orange Hall in Northern Ireland. Picture date: Thursday February 10, 2022.

DUP warns little chance of progress over protocol before elections

Paul Givan Norther Ireland’s First Minister has said he intends to announce his resignation, according to a Democrat Unionist Party source.

Northern Ireland First Minister 'intends to resign'

Here's why Edwin Poots resigned as DUP leader after just 21 days - and who might...

Edwin Poots, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), leaves the party headquarters in Belfast on Thursday (Getty Images)

Here's why Edwin Poots resigned as DUP leader after just 21 days

Leader of the DUP Edwin Poots leaves the DUP headquarters after meeting of the party officers with rumoured vote of no confidence on June 17, 2021 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Edwin Poots to stand down as DUP leader following internal revolt

A Loyalist paramilitary mural pictured in Belfast in January (Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Partition has stunted both parts of Ireland – Brian Wilson

Arlene Foster has announced her resignation as DUP leader and First Minister of Northern Ireland. (PA)

This is who could be set to replace Arlene Foster in June

‘Menacing behaviour’ and ‘suspicious activity’ have stopped border food checks at Northern Irish ports (Photo by PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Menacing behaviour’ and ‘suspicious activity’ have stopped border food checks a...

Edward Carson's statue in the grounds of the Stormont parliament in Northern Ireland (Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Unionists should heed century-old warning from Ireland – Kenny MacAskill

If there is a no-deal Brexit, Northern Ireland risks losing its easy access to the south and the EU in a way that will enrage all but a rump of diehard unionists, says Joyce McMillan (Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Why Northern Ireland might be closer to UK exit than Scotland – Joyce McMillan

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood (left) and deputy leader Nichola Mallon speak to the media in the Great Hall of Parliament Buildings,

Northern Ireland: Deal to restore powersharing to Stormont agreed

Speaking to ITV Border later, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said: I love the idea of a bridge joining us with Northern Ireland. Picture: JPIMEDIA

Boris Johnson says 'watch this space' over Scotland to Northern Ireland bridge

Under the voting system used in the European Parliament election, the Conservatives would take 45.6 per cent of the seats, far closer to their 43.6% vote share

General Election 2019: research shows how results could have looked under propor...

Jo Swinson and Dennis Skinner were among the big names to go

General Election 2019: The big names to lose their seats on a dramatic night

General Election 2019: what to expect from the first TV debate between Boris Joh...

Nicola Sturgeon will visit Dalkeith on a campaign stop on Tuesday

General Election 2019: Nicola Sturgeon won’t rule out SNP support for Labour

Nigel Dodds, the DUP's Westminster leader, urged the Prime Minister to reconsider his Brexit offer. Picture: Getty Images

Brexit deal vote: Brexit weariness is no excuse for weakness, DUP tells Boris Jo...

Nicola Sturgeon is facing pressure to back the Brexit deal agreed by Boris Johnson or risk a no-deal Brexit. Picture: PA

SNP under pressure, blocking indyref2 unsustainable, Boris Johnson ‘confident’ a...

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (2L) poses with President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker (2R) and EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier (R) and Britain's Brexit Minister Stephen Barclay (L) as they prepare to address a press conference at a European Union Summit at European Union Headquarters in Brussels on October 17, 2019. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Boris Johnson ‘very confident’ MPs will back fresh Brexit deal

Boris Johnson (Picture: Christopher Furlon/AFP/Getty Images)

Brexit: Boris Johnson says he has ‘great new deal’

The Prime Minister is hoping to bring back a deal from the Brussels meeting of European leaders while winning the backing of the DUP, which also wields influence over some Tory Brexiteers. Picture: PA

Brexit: Boris Johnson dealt huge blow as DUP refuses to back his deal

Boris Johnson with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, ahead of talks to try to break the Brexit deadlock. Picture: PA

Brexit deal in the balance, Boris Johnson can't dismiss indyref2, DUP rejects Br...

European Union and British negotiators have failed to get a breakthrough in the Brexit talks during a frantic all-night session and will continue seeking a compromise on the eve of Thursday's crucial EU summit. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

Brexit deal in the balance as Boris Johnson faces crucial EU summit
Last-gasp Brexit talks will continue into the first day of a crucial European Union summit as the UK government struggled to secure the support of its DUP allie...

The Prime Minister is due to brief the Cabinet at 4pm today, and will address Tory MPs at a meeting of the 1922 Committee at around 7.30pm. Picture: PA

Hopes fade that Brexit breakthrough will come in time for summit

Brussels chief negotiator Michel Barnier with Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney. Picture: AP

DUP warns over more concessions with Boris Johnson closing in on a deal

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has won support among MPs for his Irish border plan but faces a different reception from EU leaders. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

EU gives Boris Johnson’s ‘problematic’ Irish border plan a cool reception

A 'mug shot' portrait of Boris Johnson on sale at the Conservative Party conference

Boris Johnson makes fish gags about Nicola Sturgeon in Tory conference speech

Boris Johnson, as Mayor of London, on a visit to the Wrightbus Chassis plant in Antrim. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

UK bus manufacturer to go into administration

DUP leader Arlene Foster

DUP leader Arlene Foster denies Brexit deal with Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says he has costed the bridge.

Boris Johnson: Scotland to Northern Ireland bridge 'would only cost £15 billion'

Hosts PiersMorgan and Susanna Reid clashed with former DUP health minister Mr Wells, who said that Strictly is family viewing. Picture: GMB

Watch as Piers Morgan clashes with DUP MP over same-sex couples on Strictly Come...

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the launch the development of the Brewhouse building on the Abbey Quarter site in Kilkenny. PRESS ASSOCIATION

Varadkar hits back at DUP and says ‘We should all be afraid of no-deal’

Arlene Foster's party has been involved in a confidence and supply deal with the Conservative Party since the 2017 general election.

DUP praises 'committed unionist' Boris Johnson as other NI parties express conce...

Same-sex marriages (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Historic votes for abortion and equal marriage in Northern Ireland

The two proposed bridge routes.

Boris Johnson says he is an 'enthusiast' for idea of bridge between Scotland and...

Members of Border Communities Against Brexit protest on the irish border (Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Why a hard Irish border would disrupt UK’s internal market – Brian Wilson

Theresa May made a guarantee that the UK wouldm leave the EU on March 29 - but we did no such thing. Picture: AP

Brexit: Will Theresa May, the PM without honour, ever resign? – Brian Monteith

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