Windsor Framework implementation confirms Irish Sea border, DUP MP says Sammy Wilson said his party would not return to Stormont to implement the deal agreed between the UK and the EU. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Government working intensely to get Stormont up and running – Sunak Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said patience had run out with the DUP’s blockade of the powersharing institutions. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Patience with DUP Stormont blockade has run out, says Michelle O’Neill The Sinn Fein vice president said she wanted to see a plan from the British and Irish governments to restore the powersharing institutions. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Sinn Fein’s ‘grip on PSNI leadership must be broken’ – Donaldson DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has told his party members that Sinn Fein’s word ‘should carry no more weight’ with the chief constable than others. The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
Government must deliver something ‘seismic’ to convince DUP on a Stormont return Former party leader Edwin Poots said the current offer on the table was nowhere near enough. The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023
Varadkar criticises ‘double standards’ applied to Irish and UK ministers Leo Varadkar spoke out at his party’s think-in event in Limerick. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Northern Ireland could become for UK/EU what Hong Kong was for Asia – Gove The Levelling Up Secretary made his remarks as he closed an investment conference in Belfast. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
DUP leader blasts Taoiseach’s ‘megaphone diplomacy’ over Northern Ireland NI political representatives are attending the NI Investment Summit. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
Investment summit a success despite political instability – Heaton-Harris Around 200 investors from across the world are attending the event in Belfast. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
DUP pressurised by small number of hardliners to stay out of Stormont – Baker The Northern Ireland minister urged those hardliners to consider what sort of future they want for the region. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
We are all entitled to offer views on constitutional future – Martin It came after Chris Heaton-Harris labelled Leo Varadkar’s comments on the issue ‘unhelpful’. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
Dublin comments ‘unhelpful’ amid efforts to restore Stormont – Heaton-Harris Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Stormont stalemate cannot be allowed indefinitely. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
The Long Game: Inside Sinn Féin review – from the Provos to the promised land? Aoife Moore conducts a painstaking study of the party and its leading figures, revealing Sinn Féin’s future prospects and complicated relationship with the IRA The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023
Policing crisis deepens as no-confidence vote passed in deputy chief constable Mark Hamilton was unable to attend a meeting of the Police Federation due to a medical procedure. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Brexit: Amazon and eBay sellers ‘refusing to ship to Northern Ireland’, ministers warned DUP MP Jim Shannon warned that Northern Ireland continues to be treated differently under arrangements with the EU to the detriment of shoppers.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Donaldson calls for interim leader to take control of PSNI ‘crisis’ Former PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne resigned this week after a string of controversies.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023 Founding member of DUP says a 'New Ireland is now inevitable' ONE of the founding members of the DUP said he believes that Unionism was “always in many ways doomed” and that a “New Ireland is now…
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Byrne says it is time for new PSNI leader as he resigns following controversies Simon Byrne’s resignation was announced following an emergency meeting of the Policing Board.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Simon Byrne’s four years as NI’s police chief beset by controversies Mr Byrne has resigned as chief constable of the PSNI.
Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023 UK’s controversial Northern Ireland ‘legacy’ Bill: All you need to know The bill, which aims to reconcile the Troubles era legacy issues, would offer a conditional amnesty to accused killers.
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023 Government bailout will not solve NI’s financial problems – Chris Heaton-Harris The Northern Ireland Secretary was speaking at the British-Irish Association Conference.
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 UK and Irish governments must work in ‘lock step’ to provide stability in NI Ireland’s deputy premier said relations between London and Dublin had improved ‘significantly’ in the last year but said more cooperation was needed.
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 DUP submits motion of no confidence in PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne Simon Byrne refused to resign following a marathon meeting of the Policing Board on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 ‘I’m not resigning,’ says PSNI chief constable after marathon Policing Board meeting It comes after a court quashed actions taken against two junior officers following a Troubles commemoration event in 2021
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 Sinn Fein did not threaten to withdraw support for policing – Kelly Some unionist politicians have called for PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne to resign following a court ruling this week.