Trump comments on Irish unity show debate is ‘very much alive’: Michelle O’Neill The leaders of Sinn Fein, SNP and Plaid Cymru signed a joint memorandum of understanding at a meeting in Cardiff. Evening Standard · Sep 14
‘Burnham will be the last PM of the UK’: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland’s leaders sign independence pact SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin leaders sign pact to pressure Downing Street into holding independence referendums The Independent UK · Sep 14
Westminster’s time is coming to an end – SNP, Plaid and Sinn Féin leaders The group met in their capacity as party leaders – rather than as officials in their respective governments. Evening Standard · Sep 14
SNP, Sinn Fein and Plaid Cymru sign self-determination declaration THE SNP, Sinn Fein and Plaid Cymru have joined forces to sign an historic self-determination declaration to place pressure on Westminster. The National (Scotland) · Sep 14
UK Break-Up Plan: Scotland and Wales Want Back Into Europe as Northern Ireland Eyes Irish Unity Leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are meeting in Cardiff to strengthen cooperation on voters' right to decide their nations' constitutional futures. International Business Times UK · Sep 14
Devolved leaders to sign agreement to put pressure on UK over indy referendums THE leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin are expected to meet in Cardiff to sign an agreement aimed at putting pressure on Downing Street… The National (Scotland) · Sep 14
UK at 'pivotal constitutional moment,' John Swinney says ahead of Cardiff summit THE UK is at a “pivotal moment of constitutional change,” Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has said ahead of a landmark meeting with the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 14
SNP, Plaid and Sinn Féin leaders expected to sign joint agreement in Cardiff They will meet in their capacity as party leaders, rather than as officials in their respective governments. Evening Standard · Sep 14
Scotland Independence Push Hit by Stormont Row as O'Neill Accused of 'Weaponising' First Minister Role Emma Little-Pengelly accuses Michelle O'Neill of 'weaponising' the First Minister role before a Cardiff summit on constitutional change. International Business Times UK · Sep 13
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Leaders Unite To Press Westminster Over Referendum Rights Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland's pro-independence leaders are due to meet in Cardiff to sign a declaration urging Westminster to facilitate votes on their constitutional futures. International Business Times UK · Sep 13
Leaders at Celtic summit to affirm right to seek independence from UK Call for ‘constitutional change in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’ likely to challenge Burnham’s devolution agenda The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
Devolved First Ministers to sign independence declaration The three party leaders will meet in Cardiff on Monday. Evening Standard · Sep 13
Drumcree march issue ‘closed’ and should not be revisited, says Michelle O’Neill Sinn Fein MLA John O’Dowd said: ‘The hurt and the trauma that was afflicted in that community runs very, very deep, and it is generational.’ Evening Standard · Sep 7
Burnham pledges to ‘stick 100% to the Good Friday Agreement’ It comes after the Prime Minister was criticised last week after saying a referendum on a united Ireland will be ‘off the table’. Evening Standard · Sep 1
The National (Scotland) · Aug 28 Andy Burnham has 'no right' to deny Irish unity referendum, Sinn Fein leader says ANDY Burnham has “no right” to deny the people of Ireland a referendum on reunification, the leader of Sinn Fein has said ...
Evening Standard · Aug 27 Andy Burnham wants to ‘move things forward’ in solving Stormont budget crisis The Prime Minister is undertaking his first visit to Northern Ireland since entering Downing Street.
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Andy Burnham to meet political leaders during first visit to NI as PM Mr Burnham is in Belfast in the latest part of his cost-of-living tour of the UK.
Evening Standard · Aug 17 Robinson welcomes Sinn Féin ‘step back’ from powersharing warnings Last month, Sinn Fein representative Conor Murphy indicated that powersharing government at Stormont was in a ‘precarious place’.
Evening Standard · Aug 13 Stormont ministers call on Andy Burnham to deliver ‘fair funding’ for NI The Executive has been unable to agree a budget for the current financial year, with departments operating on contingency budgets since April.
Evening Standard · Aug 2 President Connolly opens Belfast Fleadh celebrating ‘universality’ of music Stormont’s First and deputy First Ministers also addressed the hundreds at Belfast City Hall to open the world’s largest celebration of Irish music.
Evening Standard · Jul 21 New NI Secretary Bryant says his door will be open to all Stormont parties Sir Chris Bryant was speaking after his appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday night.
Evening Standard · Jul 17 Stormont’s First Minister calls for ‘different approach’ from Andy Burnham Michelle O’Neill said she will use her first meeting with Mr Burnham to call for ‘fair funding for public services’ in the region.
Evening Standard · Jul 7 Mary Lou McDonald warns issue of Irish unity is ‘not going away, you know’ A policy of ‘one more push’ and hoping for an unpopular government in London will achieve nothing, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said.
Evening Standard · Jul 2 NI finances need to move on to ‘long-term sustainable footing’ – Benn Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with the leaders of Executive parties on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Jul 2 Government urged to fix NI funding ‘faultline’ as budget discussions begin Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has invited leaders of the Executive parties to talks at Hillsborough Castle.