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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Northern Ireland Assembly Election

11 May 2022 · Northern Ireland Office

Proposed by Brandon Lewis Con Great Yarmouth

Northern Ireland

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement addresses the results of the recent Northern Ireland Assembly election
  • The minister urges political parties to nominate an Assembly Speaker immediately and form an Executive
  • The government will take unilateral action if necessary to protect the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement

Issue summary

The statement addresses the results of the recent Northern Ireland Assembly election and calls for the swift formation of a new executive.

Action requested

The minister urges political parties to nominate an Assembly Speaker immediately, form an Executive by nominating First Minister and deputy First Minister roles, and discusses ongoing issues related to the Northern Ireland Protocol. The government will take unilateral action if necessary to protect the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.

Key facts

  • The results of the Northern Ireland election were confirmed on Sunday 8 May 2022.
  • Sinn Féin must nominate a First Minister and the DUP must nominate a deputy First Minister for an Executive to be formed.
  • Unionism is set to remain the largest designation in the Assembly with 37 seats, followed by Nationalism with 35 seats.
  • Parties designating as neither have secured 20% of the Assembly seats.
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