Government told a ‘lot more to do’ to persuade DUP over Windsor Framework DUP MP Jim Shannon accused NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris of trying to ‘bully’ his party. The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023
MPs set to debate support for women of all ages living in poverty across UK Figures from the Fawcett Society show that 64 per cent of the lowest paid workers are women. Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023
Which Scottish MPs support the motion to debate a Dolly Parton hit at Westminster? AN unlikely source has called on MPs to mark the 50th anniversary of a legendary Dolly Parton hit with a debate in parliament. The National (Scotland) · Mar 22, 2023
MP calls on Parliament to debate famous Dolly Parton song in bizarre motion The DUP's Jim Shannon said I Will Always Love You - which was later covered by Whitney Houston - means the world to his wife and urged the House of Commons to wish the country icon "continued success" Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023
Windsor Framework is ‘most practical way’ to deal with Brexit, says Tony Blair The framework is the most ‘practical way forward’ to deal with difficulties caused by Brexit in Northern Ireland, the former PM said. The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
‘We stand up for the BBC’: UK govt when asked about IT surveys in India “We stand up for the BBC. We fund the BBC. We think the BBC World Service is vital. We want the BBC to have that editorial freedom.” Newslaundry · Feb 22, 2023
Search of BBC offices in India ‘deliberate act of intimidation’, Commons hears Tax authorities in India spent three days searching the BBC’s New Delhi and Mumbai offices last week. The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
The Earth's Corr: There's nothing humane about animal snares despite a DUP MP's view USPCA officers say they are 'horrified' after a young badger was found trapped and injured in a snare in Co Tyrone Belfast Live · Feb 5, 2023
DUP has 'no official position' on fracking says Edwin Poots after DUP MPs voted against UK ban Jim Shannon and Paul Girvan sided with the Conservatives to vote again a Labour motion to ban fracking Belfast Live · Oct 30, 2022
MPs support Irish language protections after Sinn Fein jibe aimed at ministers The proposed law aims to create new protections for the Irish language and also proposes two commissioner roles Belfast Live · Oct 26, 2022
Glasgow MP Margaret Ferrier who broke covid travel rules sentenced to 270 hours community service Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP Margaret Ferrier tested positive for Covid-19 but travelled between Glasgow and London. She has now been sentenced to 270 hours of community service. Glasgow Live · Sep 13, 2022
Lanarkshire COVID rule break MP given community service as she walks free from court Margaret Ferrier admitted breaking coronavirus lockdown rules in September 2020 Daily Record · Sep 13, 2022
DUP councillor gets PhD and finds new way of identifying coronary heart disease "If my story of going back into education as a 36 year-old mother of two can inspire others, then it has all been worth it" Belfast Live · Aug 27, 2022
Lanarkshire MP Margaret Ferrier pleads guilty to reckless conduct over travelling while having coronavirus Ms Ferrier admits travelling to London despite having COVID symptoms Daily Record · Aug 18, 2022
Glasgow Live · Aug 18, 2022 Glasgow MP Margaret Ferrier pleads guilty to exposing public to covid and breaking travel rules Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP Margaret Ferrier was told to self-isolate in September 2020 but made several journeys to and from Glasgow and London between September 26 and 29.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2022 UK government honoured anti-abortion figure before editing women’s rights statement Former US envoy given award at conference now engulfed in row over changes to reproductive rights pledges, while participant list revealed to have included members of a group accused of hate speech
Belfast Live · Jun 24, 2022 Far-right activist living in Northern Ireland Jayda Fransen comes last in Wakefield by-election It was her lowest vote in a Westminster by-election to date
Belfast Live · Apr 29, 2022 DUP MP's letter to court for Tory MP facing child sex assault charge revealed He had urged the court to conceal the identity of Imran Ahmad Khan, who was later found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenager