NI Assembly Election 2017
The final results in the NI Assembly election are in with all 90 MLAs elected and the DUP still the largest party with 28, but Sinn Féin having polled well with just one less MLA.
First high-profile casualty as SDLP’s Attwood loses seat
The Northern Ireland Assembly election has claimed its first high-profile casualty, with the SDLP’s Alex Attwood losing his seat in West Belfast.
The politician had been an MLA since 1998 and had previously held ministerial portfolios.
Mr Attwood served as Social Development Minister and then, more recently, as Environment Minister from 2011 to 2013.
- SDLP's Nichola Mallon reacts to Alex Attwood losing his Assembly seat.
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Sinn Féin ‘will not nominate alongside DUP’s Foster’
John O’Dowd has told UTV Sinn Féin will not nominate if the Arlene Foster is put forward as First Minister ahead of the RHI investigation.
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Foster looks to start talks despite leadership question
DUP leader Arlene Foster has said she is looking to work with other parties to restore the NI Executive “in a way in which it will endure”.
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Brokenshire warns window 'limited' to restore Assembly
Secretary of State James Brokenshire has warned that there is only a limited window in which to restore the NI Assembly and the Executive.