Queen’s courage hailed as MLAs pay tribute to ‘greatest-ever monarch’ Unionist and nationalist political leaders paid tribute to the late monarch in a special sitting of the Stormont Assembly. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022
Hillsborough Castle Proclamation ceremony concludes as area reopens for public visits Guests included Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, Alliance Party leader Naomi Long, UUP's Doug Beattie and TUV leader Jim Allister Belfast Live · Sep 11, 2022
M1 crash victim Phillip Rainey remembered as ‘absolute gentleman' The 21-year-old passed away on Wednesday whilst driving on the M1 to visit his newborn son Belfast Live · Sep 8, 2022
Incoming PM urged to prioritise restoration of Stormont and NI Protocol Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to Liz Truss winning the race to become to new Conservative Party leader. The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022
Burns’ comments on absence of Executive ‘misguided and mistaken’ – DUP NIO minister Conor Burns said there was ‘no reason’ for the DUP not to be in government at Stormont. The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
UUP leader warns of ‘bleak outlook’ even with return of proper Executive UUP Leader, Doug Beattie warned of a “bleak outlook” this winter, even if the return of a fully functioning Stormont Executive is agreed. Northern Ireland’s political leaders met with the head of the region’s civil service Jayne Brady at Stormont Castle.The DUP has blocked the formation of a new Executive… Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2022
Tory leadership candidates challenged to set out position on NI Protocol Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are due in Northern Ireland on Wednesday to take part in a hustings event. The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022
Reconvened Stormont Assembly pays tribute to peace deal architect Lord Trimble MLAs hailed the legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning politician who died last week. The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
Lord Trimble’s legacy is peace in Northern Ireland – Beattie The current Ulster Unionist leader also urged that his predecessors concerns around the Northern Ireland Protocol are addressed. The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022
Books of condolence open for tributes to ‘architect of peace’ Lord Trimble Lord Trimble, who jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize along with late SDLP leader John Hume, died on Monday following an illness. The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022
Trimble always maintained passion for politics and reconciliation – Beattie UUP leader Doug Beattie laid a bouquet of flowers below a portrait of Lord Trimble in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings. The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022
‘His legacy will endure’: tributes paid to David Trimble Death of Northern Ireland’s inaugural first minister inspires rare solidarity as role in ending the Troubles is hailed The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022
Lord Trimble – Good Friday Agreement architect and former UUP leader – dies Leaders past and present pay tribute to man who 'chose to grasp the opportunity for peace when it presented itself and sought to end the decades of violence that blighted his beloved Northern Ireland' Wales Online · Jul 25, 2022
Leading figures across the UK and Ireland pay tribute to Lord Trimble David Trimble died on Monday at the age of 77. The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022
Belfast Live · Jul 7, 2022 Brandon Lewis "shamefully placated the DUP", says Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill Ms O'Neill was also critical of Mr Lewis over his proposed bill for dealing with Northern Ireland's troubled past
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 Departing NI secretary ‘shamefully placated the DUP’, Michelle O’Neill says Brandon Lewis resigned early on Thursday saying he could not longer serve in Boris Johnson’s government.
Belfast Live · Jul 7, 2022 Concern as Brandon Lewis resignation leaves NI to be 'run by civil service' Alliance MP Stephen Farry described a "completely crazy situation" and described Boris Johnson as a "narcissistic self-entitled fool"
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 Concern as NI Secretary resignation leaves region to be ‘run by civil service’ Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie described the situation as ‘as bad as it gets’.
Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2022 Health Minister Robin Swann named Politician of the Year at UK awards Health Minister Robin Swann has been awarded Politician of the Year 2022 at the Civility in Politics Awards (CIPA)
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Irish Government ‘ignoring’ unionists’ concerns over protocol Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the protocol has left him being treated like a second-class citizen.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Northern Ireland Protocol Bill amounts to ‘agitator legislation’ – Beattie The UUP leader is in Westminster this week for a series of meetings to discuss the political stalemate in Northern Ireland.
The Independent UK · May 28, 2022 Tens of thousands throng Belfast city centre to mark Northern Ireland centenary Cries of ‘no surrender’ echoed at Stormont on Saturday afternoon as thousands gathered to mark 100 years since partition.
The Independent UK · May 28, 2022 Tens of thousands gather in Belfast to celebrate Northern Ireland centenary People said the celebration, delayed by a year, was not overshadowed by the row over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The Independent UK · May 28, 2022 Thousands to gather in Belfast to mark centenary of Northern Ireland The event to mark the creation of Northern Ireland in 1921, organised by the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, comes a year late due to the pandemic.
The Independent UK · May 26, 2022 NI parties describe ‘very useful’ meetings with US delegation Alliance Party deputy leader Stephen Farry said his party had urged the US politicians to help overcome issues with the protocol.