Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor

Good morning

In the news today:

* Sean Graham slayings: Murder spree set in motion the deaths of two UDA figures years later.

* Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis rules out early Stormont election after Paul Givan resignation.

* I want to lift Covid restrictions but don’t know if I can: Robin Swann.

* Question raised about security measures over plan to base multiple departments in Belfast office block.

Opinion:

* Ruth Dudley Edwards: Unionists should try to be upbeat like the Queen.

* Morning View: The Queen’s reign is not merely one of longevity, but of duty

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