Herald section
The latest politics reporting from The Belfast Herald.
Gavin Robinson confirmed as DUP leader and announced the party will not field a candidate in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, urging unionists to support UUP's Diana Armstrong instead.
Pat Cullen has stepped down as chief executive of the Royal College of Nursing to pursue the Sinn Féin nomination for the Fermanagh and South Tyrone constituency in the UK general election. She will submit her name to a selection convention in the constituency.
Conor Murphy has resumed his role as Economy Minister in Northern Ireland following a temporary departure due to medical reasons. His return follows interim leadership by Deirdre Hargey.
The Northern Ireland Assembly approved the 2024 budget, its first in three years, despite opposition from the UUP and SDLP. The vote passed 61 to 21 with cross-community support.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces plans to conscript young persons with an option for alternative civilian service if the Conservative Party wins the upcoming election.
A record number of Conservative MPs stand down ahead of the UK election.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces that the next general election will be held on 4 July.
Stormont has approved the UK government's Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will prohibit tobacco sales to those born on or after 1 January 2009. The law aims to create a smoke-free generation by preventing young people from starting to smoke.
