Stormont MLAs to vote on extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal The democratic consent exercise is required as part of the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework agreement. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024
Legal bid to stop Stormont vote on post-Brexit arrangements listed for hearing A judge will listen to arguments the day before the debate is due to take place in the Northern Ireland Assembly. Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024
Legal bid initiated to stop Stormont vote on NI post-Brexit trade arrangements Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson claims extending the measures for another four years would be unlawful. Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024
Hardline N.Ireland Unionists Angry At Powersharing 'Surrender Deal' Some grassroots loyalists in a unionist area of Northern Ireland have been left dismayed by this week's deal struck between the main pro-UK party and the British government, venting their anger at a recent gathering. International Business Times · Feb 2, 2024
After a historic deal in Northern Ireland, what next? Old political battles on a reshaped field Both the details and the repercussions of the new Northern Ireland plan will be aggressively contested, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024
Northern Ireland's Largest Unionist Party Ends Boycott, Restoring Power-Sharing The Democratic Unionist Party in Northern Ireland agrees to end a boycott, paving the way for the restoration of a power-sharing government with Sinn Fein. Top News · Jan 30, 2024
Northern Irish parties meet to chart Stormont return after DUP backs deal Ministerial posts could be filled within days after DUP’s decision to end boycott of power sharing The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday briefing: The late night vote to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland In today’s newsletter: how the DUP finally brought two-year boycott of Stormont assembly to an end The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024
Stormont power sharing in sight as Northern Ireland DUP accepts post-Brexit deal Sinn Féin will get to nominate its inaugural first minister after Westminster legislates to end checks on goods moving within UK and imposition of EU law The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2024
Young loyalists looking at ‘non-political solutions’ to Irish Sea border Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson was giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Donaldson says he will not ‘bow to threats’ amid warning of loyalist protests In response to a letter sent by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, the DUP leader said his party would not be intimidated over any return to Stormont. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Irish flag and a poster of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar burnt on Co Tyrone bonfire The pyre was lit around 11pm following a parade and an address by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson Belfast Live · Jul 9, 2023
Jamie Bryson defends attending event for UVF man after criticising IRA commemoration The loyalist activist acknowledged he was being "inconsistent, and I'm honest about that" Belfast Live · Jun 19, 2023
Lorry driver who filmed Orange hall Michaela chanting 'could not have foreseen' her murder being mocked Andrew McDade is claiming unfair dismissal by his former employer in the aftermath of the Facebook Live broadcast last May Irish Mirror · May 17, 2023
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 Tribunal urged to consider chant on livestream ‘could not have been foreseen’ Final submissions were made in the tribunal taken by a lorry driver sacked over video of song appearing to mock Michaela McAreavey’s murder.
Irish Mirror · May 16, 2023 Man sacked over Michaela McAreavey video claims he was 'not aware' of offensive chanting The clip sparked widespread condemnation across the political sphere. However Andrew McDade contends he was not aware of the offensive chanting and had simply been streaming to 'show the atmosphere of the day' at an event to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary.
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 Man who shared video ‘not aware’ of Michaela McAreavey chants, tribunal told Lorry driver Andrew McDade claims he was unfairly dismissed from his job.
Belfast Live · Mar 2, 2023 DUP issues statement after Ian Paisley says Windsor Framework does not meet party's seven tests A report from a unionist think tank involving Ian Paisley and Jamie Bryson has rejected the Windsor Framework
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023 DUP takes time and withholds judgment on Northern Ireland deal Jeffrey Donaldson welcomes progress in UK-EU plan but leaves options open over endorsement
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023 Legal challenge to Government’s border control posts legislation Defra is being challenged by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson on legislation meant to ease the building of border control posts at North Irish ports.
Belfast Live · Nov 2, 2022 Date for Stormont Assembly election to be confirmed 'soon' says NIO minister Steve Baker There has been continuing uncertainty over the UK government's plans since the deadline passed for restoring Stormont
Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022 'No clarity' from Northern Ireland secretary on snap Assembly election, Stormont parties say Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill said she remains "none the wiser" as to whether the Secretary of State will call an election
Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022 Dozens of Stormont questions go unanswered after caretaker ministers removed from office MLAs are no longer able submit formal questions to Stormont departments after the deadline passed to restore power-sharing
Belfast Live · Oct 31, 2022 DUP urged to end engagement with Loyalist Communities Council after warning letter The group warned of "dire consequences" if Stormont's collapse led to joint authority between the British and Irish governments
Belfast Live · Oct 8, 2022 DUP conference analysis: Low-key outing sets aside past leadership turmoil The half-hour speech had a slightly delayed start, which critics may unkindly joke was because it was still being written by Jamie Bryson