DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson warns return of devolved government at Stormont not inevitable He said there had been a "useful conversation about the preparations for the return of devolved government" Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2023
Return of devolved government at Stormont is not inevitable, Donaldson warns Stormont party leaders have held their weekly meeting to discuss the restoration of the powersharing institutions. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
Preparations made for Stormont return but UK government response is needed – DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson spoke after a meeting with the head of the NI Civil Service, Jayne Brady. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
NI secretary Chris Heaton-Harris' sweary reply to claims budget cuts are bid to pressure DUP He was responding to a councillor who challenged the Secretary of State on the impact of cuts to children and young people's services Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023
Teaching of contraception and abortion access in Northern Ireland cleared by MPs Updates to sex education in Northern Ireland will go ahead after an attempt by the DUP to halt the changes failed in the House of Commons. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris announced earlier this month that he planned to update require Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023
DUP await Government response to Windsor Framework proposals Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said his party had submitted a document to ministers which was understood to outline what it needed to re-enter Stormont. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Stormont Assembly institutions ‘fundamentally unstable’, says Alliance leader Naomi Long said reform of the Assembly was needed for good and stable government. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Labour’s Brexit plan won’t solve Northern Ireland dispute, says DUP Keir Starmer’s planned veterinary deal with EU not ‘catch-all solution’, says Jeffrey Donaldson The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Donaldson took decision to withdraw First Minister with ‘great reluctance’ The DUP leader said he did it to see ‘meaningful engagement’ on unionists concerns around the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Watch live: MPs question DUP leader about effectiveness of Good Friday Agreement Watch live as MPs question Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson about the effectiveness of the Good Friday Agreement on Wednesday, 28 June. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
DUP councillor urges owners to be careful after dog takes ill during park walk Cllr Andrew McCormick was walking his dog in Orangefield Park when he noticed the dog exhibiting unusual behaviour Belfast Live · Jun 26, 2023
Sinn Fein not signing statement on removal of Prison Service recruitment posters a 'backwards step', says DUP But Sinn Fein said its "support for the Prison Service and the PSNI is consistent" Belfast Live · Jun 26, 2023
Mutual enforcement on post-Brexit trade requires serious consideration – DUP The pro-Brexit think tank Centre for Brexit Policy has set out proposals to replace the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol. The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023
Lisburn councillor questions if staff mental health sick days "genuine" "I had stress when I was working some years ago and my work record was exemplary." Belfast Live · Jun 23, 2023
Belfast Live · Jun 22, 2023 Licence for Holylands shelter beside learning disabilities centre opposed Councillor says it is "shameful" that staff at Autonomie learning disability do not feel safe at work
Belfast Live · Jun 22, 2023 Mid and East Antrim councillors clash over deferral of meeting on bonfires until September Alliance said the delay could place the council in "legal jeopardy", but TUV questioned the timing of the meeting
Belfast Live · Jun 22, 2023 DUP and TUV hit out at Parades Commission barring loyalist march from North Belfast interface The Parades Commission said the plans were a "clear breach" of a local agreement which has reduced tensions
Belfast Live · Jun 21, 2023 DUP leader urges Rishi Sunak to scrap Legacy Bill While the Government introduced a number of amendments to the Bill earlier this month, the Stormont parties, Irish government and victims' groups remain opposed to it
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023 DUP leader urges Rishi Sunak to scrap legacy Bill The proposed legislation is due to return to the House of Lords on Wednesday.
Belfast Live · Jun 20, 2023 North Belfast Girdwood Hub 'shared space' status questioned by DUP councillor Councillor Fred Cobain alleges protestant football clubs have been intimidated away from Girdwood Community Hub
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 Heaton-Harris: DUP needs to be shown NI is ‘integral’ to UK for Stormont return The DUP have asked for legislative assurances of their constitutional position before re-entering Stormont.
Belfast Live · Jun 20, 2023 DUP councillor facing conflicts of interest probe appointed chair of governance committee TUV said there should be a "serious rethink" about the councillor's committee role given the ongoing investigations
Belfast Live · Jun 20, 2023 Boris Johnson: How Northern Ireland MPs voted on partygate report With 354 votes in favour, MPs endorsed sanctions against Boris Johnson recommended by the committee
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 Northern Ireland Secretary challenged ‘to do your job’ and publish Stormont plan Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill was speaking as the Assembly remains collapsed amid DUP protest action over the NI Protocol.
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 ‘No running commentary’ on efforts to restore Stormont – NI Secretary The Northern Ireland Secretary stressed the importance of privacy to any negotiations to restore powersharing.