A levy on large stores in Northern Ireland will come into affect from 1 April, after it passes its final stage in the assembly.

An assembly member is to lead a Senedd debate later in a bid to introduce compulsory microchipping for dogs in Wales.

The idea of a northern regional assembly looked to have died a painful death in 2004, but it seems some are intent on dragging the concept from the political grave.

Relatives of vulnerable and infirm patients are excluded during mealtimes at some hospitals, say Assembly Members.

Simon Thomas pulls out of the Plaid Cymru leadership election and throws his support behind Ceredigion assembly member Elin Jones.

For the uninitiated, the Trade Union and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) is preparing to stand in the London Assembly elections. Although it claims to be a new project, it clearly represents continuity with previous attempts to create a left of Labour electoral project. This is evidenced by the fact that the London campaign is being organised

Strangford assembly member David McNarry is set to face disciplinary action by the Ulster Unionist Party.

For the uninitiated, the Trade Union and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) is preparing to stand in the London Assembly elections. Although it claims to be a new project, it clearly represents continuity with previous attempts to create a left of Labour electoral project. This is evidence by the fact that the London campaign is being organised

The London Labour party have named Christine Quigley as their newest candidate for the 2012 London elections. Christine, originally from Dublin is Vice-Chair of the Labour Party Irish Society and a former chair of London Young Labour. Christine was selected as a reserve by the London regional board in 2011 and takes the list place previously held by Seema Malhotra. Seema is stepping dowe from the ...

Mike Nesbitt replaces his UUP colleague David McNarry as deputy chair of the assembly's education committee.