Keir Starmer had ‘significant role’ in UK-Ireland reset, Taoiseach says Taoiseach Micheál Martin conveyed his ‘best wishes’ to Sir Keir following the announcement of his resignation on Monday. Evening Standard · Jun 22
Starmer ‘treated those from Northern Ireland as second-class citizens’ – O’Neill First Minister Michelle O’Neill said the Prime Minister ‘refused to meet’ the Stormont Executive in recent years. Evening Standard · Jun 22
Appeal issued about claims officers advised nurses to show ID to masked men Police said no-one had yet made direct contact making such allegations, but urged those who may have experienced it to get in contact. Evening Standard · Jun 15
O’Neill urges probe into claim police advised nurses to show IDs to masked gangs Stormont’s First Minister said she had contacted PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher about the allegation. Evening Standard · Jun 15
O’Neill questions timing of social media ban for under-16s The Northern Ireland First Minister queried whether the move was ‘more about internal Labour Party politics than what is right’. Evening Standard · Jun 15
Sinn Fein legislation to press Irish government to 'actively prepare' for unity Sinn Fein is set to introduce legislation in the Irish Parliament pressing the Irish government to actively prepare for unity across the island The National (Scotland) · Jun 15
Lord Mayor of Belfast receives death threats amid violent disorder Sinn Féin’s Róis-Máire Donnelly was installed as Belfast’s first citizen at the start of June. Evening Standard · Jun 10
Belfast in flames: 'Thuggery' condemned as homes and cars set on fire amid uproar after knife attack Homes set ablaze and bus torched in a night of mayhem in Northern Ireland Evening Standard · Jun 10
Belfast Islamic Centre Cancels Prayers After Police Warn 'Next 24 Hours' Are Critical Following Stabbing The Belfast Islamic Centre has cancelled evening prayers following police warnings of potential unrest after a stabbing incident in north Belfast. Community leaders urge calm amid heightened tensions. International Business Times UK · Jun 10
Leaders call for calm as violence flares following Belfast knife attack A man arrested on suspicion of the Belfast knife attack has been charged with attempted murder. Evening Standard · Jun 9
Bus set alight by masked protesters as police dealing with ‘pockets of disorder’ A 30-year-old Sudanese man arrested in connection with the knife attack has been charged with attempted murder. Evening Standard · Jun 9
‘Community horrified and afraid’ after knife attack, says Lilian Seenoi-Barr However, the former mayor of Londonderry and SDLP politician said they are reassured by the solidarity shown previously. Evening Standard · Jun 9
Common Travel Area must ‘not be exploited for ill purposes’ – Long Naomi Long was speaking after it emerged the suspect in the Belfast knife attack entered Northern Ireland from the Republic. Evening Standard · Jun 9
Appeals for calm as social media stokes tensions after Belfast attack A Sudanese man who was given leave to remain in the UK until 2028 has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Evening Standard · Jun 9
Evening Standard · Jun 8 Minister indicates cut-off date for mother-and-baby home redress to stay at 2011 More than 14,000 women and girls in Northern Ireland are thought to have passed through institutions.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 4 How the Celtic Alliance leaders used their powers on the ground this week Of the three nationalist parties, Sinn Fein made the most substantial constitutional move during the past week
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2 Michelle O'Neill on Irish reunification, power-sharing and language NORTHERN Ireland is having a bit of a moment.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2 'I can only hope so': What people in Belfast think about Irish reunification THE future of the Union is looking increasingly uncertain.
The Independent UK · Jun 1 DUP accuses Sinn Fein of ‘spectacle’ in their criticism of Education Bill However Sinn Fein has argued they have allowed the Bill on to the floor of the Assembly to be debated.
The National (Scotland) · May 29 The National is going to Belfast and Cardiff to take you inside the Celtic Alliance THIS week The National is heading to Wales and Northern Ireland to find out how Scotland is working with the Celtic Alliance to challenge the…
The National (Scotland) · May 28 Three devolved governments. Three paths to independence THERE hasn’t been much to excite or inspire Scotland’s independence movement in the last few years
Evening Standard · May 27 Stormont Executive ‘taking steps in right direction’ despite £1bn hole in budget First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said a budget cannot be agreed on the current funding settlement.
The Independent UK · May 26 UK Government has ‘failed’ Northern Ireland in terms of funding – O’Neill First Minister Michelle O’Neill also criticised Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for not meeting with her and the deputy First Minister.
The National (Scotland) · May 24 The Celtic Alliance and independence must rise from Labour's ashes THE esteemed journalist Peter MacMahon wrote last week in The Times: “Picture the scene: a bright, crisp afternoon in Edinburgh’s New Town.…
The Independent UK · May 15 Stormont leaders concerned by Labour ‘distraction’ amid budget talks request Ministers in Northern Ireland have yet to agree a budget for the current financial year.