Alliance leader says O’Neill comments on violence during Troubles were ‘wrong’ The Sinn Fein vice president is facing criticism from unionists, Alliance, the SDLP and some victims groups. The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
David Trimble: Leading figures across the peace process era and political divide pay tribute “He will forever be associated with the leadership he demonstrated in the negotiations that led up to the 1998 Agreement" Belfast Live · Jul 25, 2022
Change of UK leader could herald 'new start' in Brussels-London relationship, says Simon Coveney 'We hope that the new prime minister won’t pursue a strategy of breaking international law and breaking their word to Ireland and the EU' Irish Mirror · Jul 21, 2022
Call for regulation of Eleventh Night bonfires after effigies of female politicians appear on pyre "There have been fantastic events but to have some with this type of depiction is disgusting." Belfast Live · Jul 14, 2022
Condemnation after effigies of female politicians appear on Eleventh Night bonfire "This has to stop. Our children deserve better." Belfast Live · Jul 13, 2022
MPs vote on Bill to override parts of Northern Ireland Protocol Boris Johnson’s administration has argued the measures are necessary to safeguard the Good Friday Agreement Belfast Live · Jun 27, 2022
Failing to reform Stormont 'catastrophic' for devolution, Alliance's Naomi Long warns The Alliance Party leader said the "case for reform is indisputable and acknowledged by all parties" Belfast Live · Jun 24, 2022
Legacy Bill must be amended to achieve support of victims, MPs told Former police chief Jon Boutcher said there was a concern that planned reviews of unsolved Troubles killings would prove ‘superficial’. The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022
DUP return to Stormont will not be calendar-led, Givan insists The former first minister said his party needed to see delivery on the Government’s Bill to axe parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022
A Labour government would axe laws that override NI protocol vows Sir Keir Starmer The Labour leader made the pledge on a visit to Belfast where he met with political leaders. Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2022
A Labour government would axe laws that override NI protocol, Starmer vows The Labour leader was in Belfast on Friday for talks with political leaders on the impasse over the contentious post-Brexit trading arrangements. The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022
Sir Keir Starmer meets political leaders during visit to Belfast The Labour leader met Alliance leader Naomi Long, SDLP chief Colum Eastwood and outgoing Stormont Speaker Alex Maskey. The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022
Naomi Long says UK Government has used Northern Ireland as ‘bit of a play thing’ The Alliance Party leader said that Northern Ireland ‘is a useful lever’ for the Conservative Party, but that this was ‘damaging’ devolution. The Independent UK · May 22, 2022
Taoiseach slams Boris Johnson's 'my way or no way' attitude on Northern Ireland Protocol Micheal Martin has travelled to Belfast to try and break the Assembly impasse Irish Mirror · May 20, 2022
The Independent UK · May 16, 2022 ‘I will judge UK Government against its actions and not words’ – Donaldson The DUP leader was speaking ahead of meetings between the Stormont parties and Prime Minister Boris Johnson later.
Belfast Live · May 13, 2022 Boris Johnson to visit Northern Ireland amid political crisis The Prime Minister will visit Northern Ireland on Monday after the Assembly could not be formed
The National (Scotland) · May 13, 2022 Boris Johnson to visit Northern Ireland after DUP spark political crisis Boris Johnson is set to visit Northern Ireland on Monday amid a political crisis caused by the DUP blocking the election of a Speaker at Stormont,…
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 PM to visit NI amid powersharing crisis after DUP blocks Assembly speaker DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he wanted to send a clear message to the UK Government and the EU.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 DUP blocks election of Assembly speaker as MLAs return to Stormont The party’s leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has said he is sending a ‘clear message’ to the EU and the UK Government about the NI Protocol.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 DUP leader says he is sending ‘clear message’ to Government and EU over protocol The party is set to block the election of a new speaker during the first sitting of the Stormont Assembly.
Belfast Live · May 10, 2022 New Belfast Alliance mayor opens speech in Irish Michael Long is thanked by Sinn Fein for “keeping the seat warm”
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 No return to executive unless protocol issues resolved, insists Sir Jeffrey Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said that the DUP and British Government must accept and respect the democratic result of the election.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 DUP must accept and respect democratic result of Assembly election – O’Neill Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party will not re-enter the Stormont Executive without ‘decisive action’ from Westminster on the NI Protocol.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 DUP will not join Executive without decisive action on NI Protocol – Donaldson Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis is meeting party leaders in Belfast following the weekend’s Assembly election results.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 DUP urged to ‘step up’ and enter Stormont Executive The Stormont parties are meeting Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis on Monday afternoon to discuss restoring devolved government.