Mike Nesbitt to be ratified as UUP leader after unopposed nomination
Mike Nesbitt will be ratified as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party following a single nomination, with the decision to be confirmed on 14 September.
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Stormont to means test winter fuel payments from autumn 2024
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons confirms Northern Ireland will align with Westminster on means testing winter fuel payments, citing lack of additional funding and no option to diverge from UK policy.
Colum Eastwood to resign as SDLP leader
Colum Eastwood has announced his resignation as leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party, triggering a leadership election. The announcement follows a general election in which the party lost ground in several constituencies.
Mike Nesbitt to contest UUP leadership after Beattie's resignation
Mike Nesbitt has announced his candidacy in the Ulster Unionist Party leadership election, following Doug Beattie's resignation. He previously served as leader from 2012 to 2017.
Doug Beattie rules out re-election as UUP leader
Doug Beattie has announced he will not seek re-election as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, citing personal responsibility for past shortcomings and stating it would not be credible to stand again.
UUP leadership election nominations open following Doug Beattie's resignation
Nominations have opened for the Ulster Unionist Party leadership election after Doug Beattie stepped down, with an extraordinary meeting scheduled for 14 September to ratify or elect the new leader.
Stormont recalls Assembly over Belfast anti-immigration protest violence
Stormont is recalled for a special session to address violence following an anti-immigration protest in Belfast, with ministers condemning racism and criminal damage.