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Stormont leaders call for extra £1bn funding
NI parties meet the head of the civil service to discuss the budget and government crisis.
Stormont parties called to talks over power sharing
The civil service chief wants to discuss plans for government after Sinn Féin's local election gains.
Sinn Féin urges power sharing after big election win
The party is now the largest in Northern Ireland's local government as well as its assembly.
A Sinn Féin coronation after a 'tsunami' election
Nationalist electorate was energised to vote by Stormont boycott but many unionists stayed at home.
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Stormont leaders call for extra £1bn funding
NI parties meet the head of the civil service to discuss the budget and government crisis.
Stormont parties called to talks over power sharing
The civil service chief wants to discuss plans for government after Sinn Féin's local election gains.
Sinn Féin urges power sharing after big election win
The party is now the largest in Northern Ireland's local government as well as its assembly.
A Sinn Féin coronation after a 'tsunami' election
Nationalist electorate was energised to vote by Stormont boycott but many unionists stayed at home.
Robbie Butler shortlisted for top children's role
The UUP deputy leader says his decision to apply did not indicate a disillusionment with the party.
NI elections: Who won in my area?
Results as they come in from across Northern Ireland's 11 local councils.
BBC Red Lines : Redrawing the electoral map?
What impact could the local election results have on the battle for Westminster seats?
Stormont parties called to talks over power sharing
The civil service chief wants to discuss plans for government after Sinn Féin's local election gains.
Sinn Féin urges power sharing after big election win
The party is now the largest in Northern Ireland's local government as well as its assembly.
A Sinn Féin coronation after a 'tsunami' election
Nationalist electorate was energised to vote by Stormont boycott but many unionists stayed at home.
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