New Prime Minister Burnham pressed for ‘early engagement’ on Northern Ireland DUP leader Gavin Robinson said a visit to the region would be welcome. Evening Standard · Jul 20
Jeffrey Donaldson facing ‘lengthy’ prison term after sexual offences conviction The jury found the former DUP leader was convicted at Newry Crown Court of 18 sexual offences. Evening Standard · Jun 22
‘Monumental day’ for family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane at public inquiry His widow Geraldine has campaigned for decades for the probe. Evening Standard · Jun 10
Hero bystanders who intervened in Belfast knife attack praised as ‘best of humanity’ Footage shows members of the public pulling attacker away from his victim before police arrived The Independent UK · Jun 9
Calls for recognition for bravery shown by those who intervened in stabbing North Belfast MP John Finucane said he believed they may have saved the victim’s life with their selfless acts. Evening Standard · Jun 9
Government on ‘dangerous path’ over Legacy Bill changes, says John Finucane Labour’s Bill, agreed as part of a joint framework with the Irish Government, will put in place a reformed Legacy Commission with enhanced powers. Evening Standard · Apr 25
Veterans to get ‘additional protections’ in Troubles Bill, says NI Secretary Labour is currently progressing its Troubles Bill at Westminster. The Independent UK · Apr 22
Gerry Adams had ‘command role in IRA’ and ‘fiefdom’ in Belfast, court told Gerry Adams denies being in the Provisional IRA and is defending the legal claim. Evening Standard · Mar 11
Jury selection under way ahead of Noah Donohoe inquest The 14-year-old was found dead in a storm drain in June 2020, six days after he went missing as he cycled to meet friends. Evening Standard · Jan 19
Welcome and concern over planned ‘protections’ for former soldiers Sinn Fein MP John Finucane said he is against any amnesties or special arrangements for former soldiers over Troubles incidents. Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025
Contrasting viewpoints outside court ahead of Soldier F trial Bloody Sunday families and scores of supporters attended as well as those protesting at the prosecution of a military veteran. Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
UK Government urged to reconsider decision to cut cash for peace fund The Government confirmed it had decided not to continue with the £1 million contribution to the International Fund for Ireland in 2024-25. Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025
Sinn Fein ‘will always stand on the side of journalism’ – Finucane It comes after former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams won a defamation case against BBC Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025
Pat Finucane inquiry ‘must be credible’, son says John Finucane was speaking as he appeared at a hearing in Washington DC on Tuesday and urged US support for his family. The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024 Irish lawyer whose murder was linked to British government gets public inquiry THE murder of a Belfast solicitor is set to be investigated by an independent public inquiry, the UK Government has announced ...
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024 Northern Ireland politicians clash over health, the union, and Israel-Gaza war in TV debate – as it happened Representatives from DUP, Sinn Féin, UUP, SDLP and Alliance to face off from 9pm
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 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 3, 2023 Call to ‘redouble’ efforts to resurrect Stormont Assembly Labour veteran Hilary Benn spent two days in Northern Ireland on his first official visit since his appointment by Sir Keir Starmer.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Calls for Stormont Assembly return dominate Hilary Benn’s visit The new shadow secretary of state is meeting political parties at Parliament Buildings at Stormont.
Belfast Live · Jul 3, 2023 UUP MLA Steve Aiken sets up new consultancy business during Stormont's collapse It is the latest example of MLAs seeking other work during the collapse of the devolved institutions
Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023 Complaint to Law Society over Sinn Fein's John Finucane attending IRA commemoration The complaint claims John Finucane's attendance brought his legal profession into "disrepute"
Belfast Live · Jun 19, 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"
Irish Mirror · Jun 13, 2023 Mary Lou McDonald hints at stopping attending IRA commemorations if elected Taoiseach Sinn Fein leader could be softening her hardline Republican stance in prep for becoming country's leader
Belfast Live · Jun 11, 2023 John Finucane: Right to commemorate the dead must apply to every section of society The North Belfast MP’s solicitor own father Pat was gunned down by loyalist paramilitaries
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023 Finucane: Right to commemorate the dead must apply to every section of society The North Belfast MP’s solicitor father Pat was gunned down by loyalist paramilitaries inside the family home in 1989.