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Timeline: Rishi Sunak’s first year in office

The Prime Minister has made it to his first anniversary. Here is a look back at the highs and the lows.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Families of Shankill Road bomb victims unveil memorial on anniversary of attack

A church service also took place at West Kirk Presbyterian Church.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Timeline: Rishi Sunak’s first year in office

October 25 will see Mr Sunak mark his first anniversary as Prime Minister, after he took over from Liz Truss following her chaotic tenure.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

‘No justification’ in DUP delay in returning to Stormont – Finucane

The Sinn Fein MP was speaking as DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson suggested the next few weeks will be ‘vital’.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Northern Ireland political stability ‘important’ for investors – US ambassador

Jane Hartley said she encouraged DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to keep making efforts to restore the Stormont powersharing institutions.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023

DUP making ‘progress’ in post-Brexit trade talks, says Donaldson

Party leader tells conference DUP will not revive power-sharing in Northern Ireland unless concerns are addressed

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023

Powersharing essential for building Union case, Donaldson tells DUP conference

The leader delivered his keynote speech at his party’s annual conference in Belfast.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

‘The hope we had is gone’: how 20 months of stasis has paralysed Northern Ireland

While the DUP conference may put a brave face on the crisis, public services and even the state’s legitimacy are hollowing

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

DUP talking to Labour but pressing for deal for return with current Government

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he does not want to wait another year for a deal that will allow his party to return to Stormont.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Donaldson hopes for resolution to trade border impasse talks within weeks

The DUP leader insisted he is committed to working with the current UK Government to achieve a deal to restore Stormont.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023