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Sinn Féin’s victory in Northern Ireland changes the political dynamic
Move puts UK on collision course with EU, whose leaders warn PM not to act unilaterally
Plus, the political shift in Northern Ireland, and the case for a border poll
London plays down possibility of a quick referendum on Irish unification after Sinn Féin electoral success
Sinn Féin, the nationalist party, is aiming for a referendum within 5 years to end partition
The region needs a government to deal with the challenges all countries now face
The nationalist party will be the biggest political force for first time in a century
Alliance confident of strong performance, with DUP likely to be relegated to second place in Stormont Assembly
If it wins Thursday’s Northern Ireland elections, the party — inextricably linked to the IRA — will for the first time be the strongest on both sides of the Irish border
Centrist force struggles to be heard above the din of unionists and nationalists clashing on entrenched community lines
A population that would like to enjoy its ‘peace dividend’ is trapped by Brexit and rules that reward hardliners
Deep-rooted divides mean post-election political paralysis is likely, leaving little prospect of effective government
If the polls are right, the UK region could be in for months of political paralysis
Nationalist party is ahead in regional assembly election polls but barely mentions its unification goal
A risky election is on the way and there’s no guarantee the DUP leader’s move will soften the EU on customs checks
Move threatens to paralyse Stormont government weeks ahead of regional elections on May 5
The Republic is commemorating events as pivotal to its history as Ulysses has proved formative to world literature
Last-minute intervention by former US president rescued peace deal at critical point in 1998 negotiations
Support for the party once associated with the Troubles soars to historic highs
Northern Ireland’s authorities also abandon plans to start proceedings against another member of the military
Frontrunner for DUP leadership declares candidacy and warns stability of power-sharing government at risk
Leader of largest unionist party goes after just 3 weeks in face of criticism from own party over concessions to nationalists
Sinn Féin refuses to agree new administration over concerns about Irish language legislation yet to be passed
Watchdog says force faced ‘complex challenge’ balancing security with enforcement of Covid rules at Storey service
Prime minister’s comments come after coroner ruled 10 victims of 1971 shootings involving British army were innocent
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