Sinn Fein president welcomes intervention of US congress members However, some DUP members have accused the representatives of being “one-sided”. The Independent UK · May 24, 2022
‘One-sided’: unionists react with scorn as US delegation arrives in Ireland Cross-party group aiming to shore up support for NI protocol is welcomed in Dublin, but DUP meeting expected to be frosty The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2022
Building work under way on contentious North Belfast interface bonfire The bonfire site became the focus of political and community tensions last summer Belfast Live · May 23, 2022
NI mum waiting five years on diagnosis taking legal action against health authorities “There are people dying on waiting lists and it’s not fair,” the mum-of-six said Belfast Live · May 22, 2022
Brendan Hughes: DUP approach to its cherished Union a web of contradictions "The Irish Sea border must go," the DUP says - but it would be happy to maintain a sea border in other ways Belfast Live · May 21, 2022
Micheal Martin: No substitute for negotiated agreement over NI Protocol The Taoiseach was in Belfast for a series of meetings with party leaders. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
New "Chewing Gum Task Force” to clean a pavement near you Councils can get £20,000 and appoint a job dedicated to bubblegum Belfast Live · May 20, 2022
Nancy Pelosi comments on Northern Ireland Protocol row slammed by DUP leader as 'unhelpful' The comments from Ms Pelosi are a reminder of the ongoing interest in Northern Ireland at the highest levels in Washington Irish Mirror · May 20, 2022
Nancy Pelosi comments slammed by DUP leader as ‘unhelpful’ In a strongly-worded intervention, the US Speaker urged the UK and the EU to continue negotiations to uphold peace in Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
Simon Coveney urges British Government to get back to talks with EU The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister spoke following a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
DUP not interested in ‘sticking plaster’ approach to NI Protocol: Donaldson Taoiseach Micheal Martin is meeting political leaders in Belfast amid ongoing deadlock at Stormont. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
US Speaker warns UK won't get a trade deal if Boris Johnson rips up Brexit pact Nancy Pelosi blasted the UK's 'deeply concerning' plans to 'unilaterally discard' the Northern Ireland Protocol, a key part of the Prime Minister's Brexit agreement with the EU Daily Mirror · May 20, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh to meet Michelle O'Neill after Sinn Fein election success The First Minister will discuss issues faced in Northern Ireland including the cost of living crisis, the Northern Ireland Protocol and government creation at Stormont. Edinburgh Live · May 20, 2022
Unacceptable for one party to block Stormont, says Irish PM Micheál Martin visits Belfast to try to break deadlock over DUP’s opposition to Brexit protocol The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022
The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon to host Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill for talks at Bute House today SCOTLAND’S First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is set to host Sinn Fein’s vice president at Bute House today for face-to-face talks.
Daily Record · May 20, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon to meet Michelle O'Neill in Edinburgh today after Sinn Fein's historic election win The First Minister will discuss the current cost-of-living crisis gripping the country, the Northern Ireland Protocol and the creation of a government at Stormont.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2022 Taoiseach accuses UK Government of ‘moving too far’ over NI Protocol Micheal Martin is in Belfast for meetings with political leaders amid ongoing deadlock at Stormont.
Evening Standard · May 20, 2022 Row erupts as US accused of trying to ‘bully’ UK over Northern Ireland Nancy Pelosi said the US congress will not support a free trade deal if planned changes to Northern Ireland protocol go ahead
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 Taoiseach to hold talks with Stormont leaders amid NI protocol deadlock Micheal Martin will also meet business representatives to discuss the latest dispute over the Irish Sea trade border.
Belfast Live · May 19, 2022 An Dream Dearg: Thousands to take to the streets for Irish Language rights Road closures will be in place on Saturday
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 Form Executive and Assembly while NI Protocol issues are being resolved: Murphy Stormont Finance Minister also said he currently has £421m which he cannot spend because the devolved power-sharing institutions are not functioning.
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022 UK government to accelerate abortion services delivery in Northern Ireland Legislation will bypass local authorities that have delayed the rollout of services
Belfast Live · May 19, 2022 Stormont must deliver abortion services 'without further delay' says Northern Ireland secretary The UK government has taken further legislative steps in a bid to ensure the commissioning of fully-funded abortion services
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 Government moves to ensure full delivery of abortion services in NI Secretary of State Brandon Lewis said it is ‘absolutely unacceptable’ that Stormont has failed to commission the services.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2022 UK and EU must go ‘extra mile’ over protocol row, Starmer tells NI businesses The Labour leader was speaking at an event for Northern Ireland businesses on Wednesday.