MLAs debated a new legacy framework at the NI Assembly on Tuesday.

The Communities Minister told his scrutiny committee he had made clear to the Loyalist Communities Council the importance of the democratic process.

Stormont’s health minister was the only declared candidate to replace Doug Beattie as UUP leader.

Robbie Butler has confirmed he will not be seeking the nomination to be party leader following the resignation of Doug Beattie.

The decorated military veteran cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ with senior party colleagues.

The party is expected to issue a statement on Monday.

Sinn Fein has emerged for the first time as the party in Northern Ireland with the largest representation at Westminster.

Sinn Fein has emerged as the largest NI party after a Westminster election for the first time.

Former RCN general secretary Pat Cullen is Sinn Féin’s pick to take on UUP councillor Diana Armstrong.

Senior representatives from Sinn Féin, the DUP, Alliance Party, Ulster Unionist Party and the SDLP participated in the UTV debate on Sunday.

Stormont’s former health minister has put his name forward to be the Ulster Unionist Party’s candidate in South Antrim.