O’Neill says she has not been contacted by police and does not expect arrest The First Minister has faced criticism from political rivals for attending an unlawful parade in Portadown on Sunday. Evening Standard · Sep 29
O’Neill again fails to show for Assembly question but vows to attend next week Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said the First Minister should be prioritising answering questions on her controversial protest attendance. Evening Standard · Sep 29
Future collapses of Stormont ‘could potentially gift wrap union to Sinn Fein’ Jon Burrows made the comments during his first address to a UUP party conference as leader. Evening Standard · Sep 26
Unionism ‘has responsibility to give electorate something to vote for’ – Burrows The Ulster Unionist Party leader says he wants to win the confidence of those who do not vote as well as those who vote for other parties. Evening Standard · Sep 24
Unionists will not tolerate egos scuppering 2027 election opportunity – Robinson DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he had met UUP Jon Burrows and sees to TUV leader Jim Allister regularly. The Independent UK · Sep 17
UUP appoints independent expert to review Jeffrey Donaldson’s time in the party Leader Jon Burrows said anyone affected by the convicted sex abuser during his years in the party will have the opportunity to be heard. Evening Standard · Sep 16
Is the Dollar Index Heading for New Lows in 2026? The U.S. dollar index’s trend since 2022 is bearish, while the path of least resistance in 2026 is bullish. Between 99.00 and 99.50 in September 2026, the index remains neutral between key support and resistance levels, but that could change over the coming weeks and months. Barchart · Sep 15
Donald Trump’s united Ireland comments spark unionist backlash The US president said it was ‘going to happen eventually, it may as well happen now’. The Independent UK · Sep 12
Call for former council chief to be stripped of OBE honour following conviction UUP leader Jon Burrows said he has written to request the move following Anne Donaghy’s conviction earlier this week for deleting an email Evening Standard · Aug 28
Robbie Butler named Stormont health minister It comes after Mike Nesbitt resigned from the post amid a fallout with UUP leader Jon Burrows. The Independent UK · Aug 20
Robbie Butler set to be appointed Stormont’s health minister The former Ulster Unionist deputy leader is expected to replace Mike Nesbitt, who quit on Tuesday amid a row with party leader Jon Burrows. Evening Standard · Aug 20
UUP leader Jon Burrows set to announce new health minister Mike Nesbitt quit the role after a disagreement with Mr Burrows over plans for Causeway Hospital in Coleraine. Evening Standard · Aug 20
UUP leader Burrows to unveil new Stormont health minister on Thursday The Ulster Unionist leader has moved to address the fallout from the acrimonious resignation of Mike Nesbitt as Stormont health minister. Evening Standard · Aug 19
Ulster Unionist leader calls for ‘meaningful reform’ in health sector Health minister Mike Nesbitt resigned on Tuesday after a fallout with Mr Burrows. Evening Standard · Aug 19
Evening Standard · Aug 18 Nesbitt’s ‘regret’ as he resigns as health minister amid row with UUP leader Mike Nesbitt said he resigned after ‘not receiving a timely response’ from Jon Burrows over the ‘shockwaves’ he had caused.
Evening Standard · Aug 18 Stormont health minister Mike Nesbitt resigns The former Ulster Unionist Party leader has held the portfolio since May 2024.
Evening Standard · Jul 30 ‘Perilous’ for political unionism to forget middle ground, unity event told In a debate on whether a united Ireland is inevitable, political unionism was criticised.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4 Celtic nations begin to plan for breakup of UK in event of Reform election win Politicians brace for constitutional turmoil if Nigel Farage’s party end up in government – or even as a strong opposition
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22 ‘A sinful nature’: how Jeffrey Donaldson was unmasked as a sexual predator Former DUP leader led a double life championing conservative values while inflicting sexual harm on two schoolgirls
Evening Standard · Jun 22 Arrest of Donaldson came at the height of his political powers The long-standing Lagan Valley MP had just led the DUP back into powersharing government at Stormont after boycotting the institutions for two years.
Evening Standard · May 26 Fresh bid to end hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland is ‘balanced’, MLA says A previous bid to outlaw hunting wild mammals with dogs in the region was voted down.
Barchart · Apr 17 Is the U.S. Dollar Index Heading for Lower Lows? The dollar index, which measures the U.S. dollar against other major reserve currencies, has been in a bearish trend since 2022. However, since 2008, the index has made higher lows and higher highs, while it has made lower highs since the mid-1980s. The bottom line is unclear in April 2026.
Evening Standard · Jan 31 Armstrong to lead initiative to attract more women into UUP Diana Armstrong, who was ratified in the deputy leadership role on Saturday, is currently the party’s only female MLA.
Evening Standard · Jan 31 Burrows makes party unity plea as he denies having ‘difficult meeting’ The new UUP leader addressed rumours of dissent among his team of MLAs.
Evening Standard · Jan 31 Former senior police officer has enjoyed meteoric rise to UUP leadership Jon Burrows formerly served as a senior police officer in Northern Ireland.