Vote to continue NI Brexit deal the ‘most significant’ in Assembly’s history TUV leader Jim Allister said MLAs were being asked to ‘surrender’ sovereignty to Brussels. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024
Ex-TV news presenter Mike Nesbitt to return as Ulster Unionists’ leader Health minister at Stormont was the sole candidate to replace Doug Beattie when nominations shut The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2024
Colum Eastwood resigns as leader of Northern Ireland’s SDLP The 41-year-old says it is right time for someone new to take the role as he backs MP Claire Hanna The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024
Starmer says ‘more details’ to come on changes to smoking laws – as it happened PM says it is important ‘to get balance right’ amid reports that smoking in beer gardens could be curbed The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024
Prospect of Irish unification referendum remains remote despite Sinn Féin gains Party’s advances in Northern Ireland contrast with slump in Ireland, while new Labour government is keen to bury issue The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024
Labour MP protests swearing-in as he calls for a monarchy-free UK CLIVE Lewis has become the only Labour MP of this session so far to be sworn into Westminster "under protest" ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 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 Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024
Sinn Féin could be about to become Northern Ireland’s biggest party at Westminster In the 2019 general election, Sinn Féin won seven seats in Westminster, one fewer than its main unionist rivals, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). However, such is the disarray in unionist politics at the moment that Sinn Féin may only need to hold these seven seats to emerge as the… The Conversation · Jun 10, 2024
Election 2024: how many seats every party in Westminster is defending – and what they are aiming for on July 4 With polls predicting huge losses for the Conservatives and huge gains for Labour, the election campaign so far has focused on the battle between the two biggest parties in Westminster. But the parliamentary dynamics are exceptionally fluid this year. Here’s a summary of where every party in Westminster currently stands… The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024
Refugee braves racist abuse to become Northern Ireland’s first black mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, who arrived from Kenya in 2010, will make history when she receives chain of office in Derry The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024
Historic shift: Irish nationalist appointed as Northern Ireland's First Minister In a significant development, Northern Ireland has appointed an Irish nationalist as the First Minister, marking a historic shift in the region's politics. Top News · Feb 3, 2024
Government accused of ‘economic blackmail’ as NI misses out on Levelling Up cash Northern Ireland projects were awarded £120 million in the first two rounds of the fund. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
Irish politicians condemn Suella Braverman after Ulster comments Home secretary Suella Braverman compared the Ulster demonstrations to the pro-Palestine marches she said were run by ‘Islamist haters’ The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Braverman clarifies Northern Ireland comments amid angry criticism Home secretary criticised for likening pro-Palestine protests in London to sectarian marches The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023 Home Secretary accused of ‘deliberately stoking division’ with NI comments Suella Braverman said alleged reports that organisers of Saturday’s march were linked to Hamas were ‘disturbingly reminiscent of Ulster’.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Chris Heaton-Harris pledges ‘support where possible’ for flood-hit communities The Northern Ireland Secretary said the recent floods have been ‘devastating for those affected’.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Leadership of PSNI is not at war with itself, senior officer tells MPs The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee heard Deputy Chief Constable Mark Hamilton is to appear before a meeting of the Police Federation on Wednesday.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2023 Call for investigation after claims BBC 'planted' staff in studio audiences THERE are calls for the BBC to launch an investigation into claims members of staff were planted into the audience of a Northern Irish TV show.
Irish Mirror · Jul 10, 2023 Orange Order praised for respect shown to Derry minor team after All-Ireland win The Moneymore District Lodge delayed their parade on Sunday after the Derry All-Ireland winning team passed through the town following their big win.
Belfast Live · Jul 10, 2023 SDLP member praises Orange Order for respect shown to Derry minor GAA team The Moneymore District Lodge delayed their parade on Sunday as the Derry team passed through the town after their All-Ireland MFC Final win over Monaghan
Belfast Live · Jul 6, 2023 South Belfast Village organisation gets almost £50,000 despite not meeting criteria Elected rep says councillors "were informed by the PSNI there could be a risk of violence if the funding was not awarded in this way"
Belfast Live · Jul 4, 2023 Family rooms at hospital ICU, removed during covid, due to be restored says MLA The rooms were reorganised during the pandemic to increase clinical space, says SDLP MLA
Belfast Live · Jul 3, 2023 SDLP's Claire Hanna says boundary changes cement South Belfast as 'most diverse' constituency Claire Hanna has kicked off campaigning in new areas joining her constituency ahead of the next Westminster election due in 2024
Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023 NI secretary Chris Heaton-Harris' sweary reply to claims budget cuts are bid to pressure DUP He was responding to a councillor who challenged the Secretary of State on the impact of cuts to children and young people's services
Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023 Irish government rules out setting up NI passport office, following SDLP request Micheal Martin wrote to Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan following a request for a passport office to be based in the North West