Northern Ireland MPs and peers call for rethink of agricultural inheritance tax DUP MP Carla Lockhart warned of the generational transfer of farms being disrupted and the sector endangered. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
DUP MP asks Starmer to help get Northern Irish toddler returned from Lebanon David Nahle’s father has ignored a High Court order telling him to return the three-year-old to his mother, Catherine Flanagan. Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024
MPs hit out at state of Belfast to London flights: ‘Cheaper to fly to Australia’ DUP’s Sammy Wilson referred to British Airways’ ‘monopoly’ on flights from Belfast City to London City The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024
‘Cheaper to fly to Australia’ – NI MPs raise issues on Belfast to London flights The DUP’s Sammy Wilson referred to British Airways’ ‘monopoly’ on flights from Belfast City to London City Airport. Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024
Johnson’s Brexit left ‘wholly negative legacy’ across Ireland, says new SDLP leader Claire Hanna lambasts arrogance of former PM and ‘stinking status quo’ in Stormont that has stifled ambition The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2024
Vote to continue NI Brexit deal the ‘most significant’ in Assembly’s history TUV leader Jim Allister said MLAs were being asked to ‘surrender’ sovereignty to Brussels. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024
Stormont vote process on post-Brexit arrangements triggered by NI Secretary Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots has notified the First Minister and deputy First Minister that the democratic consent process has begun. Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024
Impact of inheritance tax on farmers slammed DUP MP Carla Lockhart said farmers have been dealt ‘potentially a killer blow’. Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024
O’Neill says she’s focused on Stormont delivery after four weeks of questioning The Sinn Fein First Minister insisted the powersharing Executive at Stormont remained stable following recent controversies involving her party. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024
Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn to be heard in December Lady Eleanor is the co-accused in a historical sex offences case involving her husband, former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024
O’Neill insists she can still lead as First Minister in stormy committee meeting The First Minister repeatedly refused to answer political questions relating to Sinn Fein controversies. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
DUP says Sinn Fein has questions to answer over damage to former mayor portrait A Sinn Fein Assembly employee has resigned from the party following the attack on Lord Wallace Browne’s portrait at Belfast City Hall. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
Sinn Féin staffer resigns after painting in Belfast City Hall ‘removed and damaged’ Incident involving portrait of former DUP lord mayor was reported to PSNI, adding to pressure on Sinn Féin The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024
Sinn Fein employee resigns after damage to DUP portrait The party said the police had been informed after the incident at Belfast City Hall. Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2024 Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to sex offences Eleanor Donaldson also in Newry crown court on allegations of aiding and abetting husband
The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2024 Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences FORMER DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to 18 historical sex offences.
Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2024 Jeremy Corbyn and four pro-Palestinian MPs form 'Independent Alliance' in Commons The five MPs say they are now on a par with Reform UK and the DUP for Commons speaking time
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024 Colum Eastwood resigns as leader of Northern Ireland’s SDLP The 41-year-old says it is right time for someone new to take the role as he backs MP Claire Hanna
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2024 Pollution plan ‘must cut intensive farming for Lough Neagh to survive’ Stormont’s rescue proposal for UK’s largest lake criticised by campaigners for dilution of sewage reduction targets
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024 ‘DUP took us for fools’: few in North Antrim mourn fall of House of Paisley Ian Paisley Jr blamed for loss of Northern Irish seat held by his family for more than 50 years at the general election
International Business Times · Jul 8, 2024 PM Starmer Wraps Up UK Tour After Visit To N.Ireland New Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday wrapped up a whistlestop tour of the UK, promising Northern Ireland's leaders "a different way of doing politics" following years of Brexit turmoil.
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024 Keir Starmer faces Northern Ireland unity calls as new PM tours UK Labour leader heads next to Wales before his diplomatic debut at a Nato summit in Washington
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024 Unionism in Northern Ireland is dying out – just look at the fall of the house of Paisley The election dealt a blow to the DUP. With so few young people supporting its cause, a referendum on uniting Ireland is unavoidable, says writer and campaigner Emma DeSouza
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2024 Voter turnout at general election was lowest since 2001 – politics live as it happened Keir Starmer ‘restless for change’ as he vows to take action on prisons on first full day as PM
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024 Sinn Féin becomes Northern Ireland’s biggest Westminster party Voters turn against DUP which loses North Antrim seat held for over 50 years by Ian Paisley and his late father