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Labour must ‘shift the dial’ on Stormont reform if elected, says Alliance leader

Labour must ‘shift the dial’ on Stormont reform if elected, says Alliance leader

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Naomi Long also said her party could be in contention to win seats in up to six constituencies in Northern Ireland
UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules

UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Mr Justice Humphreys said the Act would result in a diminution of rights enjoyed by asylum seekers in Northern Ireland under the Good Friday Agreement
‘Urgent action needed’ over supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland

‘Urgent action needed’ over supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

A British House of Lords committee said it is estimated around a third of veterinary medicines currently used in the region are at risk of discontinuation
Simon Harris: My generation is more familiar with London and Berlin than Belfast or Derry

Simon Harris: My generation is more familiar with London and Berlin than Belfast or Derry

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has also vowed to work with governments across the UK to ‘realise the full potential’ of all communities.
Motion on extension of EU law to Northern Ireland defeated at Stormont

Motion on extension of EU law to Northern Ireland defeated at Stormont

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

The DUP introduced the applicability motion at Stormont
First vote in Stormont on introducing EU law a ‘significant moment’

First vote in Stormont on introducing EU law a ‘significant moment’

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Sinn Féin described a motion brought by the DUP as a ‘sham fight’
DUP attempt to block new EU law a 'stunt'

DUP attempt to block new EU law a 'stunt'

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

The unionist party is to use an applicability motion at Stormont on Tuesday to allow the Northern Ireland Assembly to vote on a new EU regulation.
35% of veterinary products ‘at risk of discontinuation in Northern Ireland’

35% of veterinary products ‘at risk of discontinuation in Northern Ireland’

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

A Defra official said the number has come down from an estimated 51 per cent last year due to negotiations with stakeholders.
Deal is best we could deliver for people of Northern Ireland – Donaldson

Deal is best we could deliver for people of Northern Ireland – Donaldson

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

The DUP leader said the agreement is not perfect, but he is ‘satisfied’ with the outcome
'No issue' with streamlining Northern Ireland-Britain trade, says Martin ahead of deal publication

'No issue' with streamlining Northern Ireland-Britain trade, says Martin ahead of deal publication

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

Tánaiste Micheál Martin is in Belfast to meet with Northern Ireland's political party leaders and business leaders
Donaldson hails UK-EU agreement on changes to post-Brexit trade rules

Donaldson hails UK-EU agreement on changes to post-Brexit trade rules

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the changes show the ‘naysayers are wrong’.
Jamie Bryson says he has no regrets over posts from DUP meeting

Jamie Bryson says he has no regrets over posts from DUP meeting

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

The loyalist activist has denied he misrepresented elements of the meeting in social media posts
Donaldson to address DUP executive on Monday

Donaldson to address DUP executive on Monday

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

The DUP has stayed out of the institutions at Stormont for almost two years.
Edwin Poots criticises unionists who label the DUP as 'traitors'

Edwin Poots criticises unionists who label the DUP as 'traitors'

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

South Belfast MLA Edwin Poots denounced those in the wider unionist movement for criticising a deal with the Government which has not concluded.
Letters urging DUP to stand firm signed in loyalist areas amid deal speculation

Letters urging DUP to stand firm signed in loyalist areas amid deal speculation

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

The template letter campaign calling on the DUP to maintain its Stormont boycott is an initiative of loyalist advocacy group Let’s Talk Loyalism.
New deadline for restoring Stormont Executive set to be February 8th

New deadline for restoring Stormont Executive set to be February 8th

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

The relatively short extension suggests the Government is hopeful that progress can be made in the coming fortnight.
DUP meeting was not ‘make or break’ on Stormont return – Donaldson

DUP meeting was not ‘make or break’ on Stormont return – Donaldson

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

The DUP leader said no agreement had been reached which would allow the devolved powersharing institutions to return
Taoiseach hopes for return of Stormont Executive in early January

Taoiseach hopes for return of Stormont Executive in early January

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Leo Varadkar said any change to the rules of the powersharing institutions could be negotiated before the next Assembly election
Unconscionable that Northern Ireland workers left without pay parity – McDonald

Unconscionable that Northern Ireland workers left without pay parity – McDonald

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has repeated her call for the DUP to return to the Stormont executive.
Hillsborough talks to focus on stabilising Stormont finances

Hillsborough talks to focus on stabilising Stormont finances

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

UK Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said negotiations with the DUP over post-Brexit trade arrangements have not concluded
UK government negotiations with DUP on Windsor Framework concluded, says Sinn Féin

UK government negotiations with DUP on Windsor Framework concluded, says Sinn Féin

Sun, 10 Dec, 2023

The DUP has been in negotiation with the UK government to secure legislative assurances of Northern Ireland’s economic position in the UK
Progress made in DUP talks but no timeline for return of Stormont: Heaton-Harris

Progress made in DUP talks but no timeline for return of Stormont: Heaton-Harris

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

The UK Northern Ireland secretary was attending a meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
O’Neill says she believes powersharing could be restored within weeks

O’Neill says she believes powersharing could be restored within weeks

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

The Sinn Féin vice-president met with Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf on Wednesday
Sunak's claims of 'no sense of a border' in the Irish Sea ring hollow, says MP

Sunak's claims of 'no sense of a border' in the Irish Sea ring hollow, says MP

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

The UK's Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said he did not accept the remarks during the exchange in the UK's House of Commons
DUP will not get all it wants in post-Brexit trade talks, says former leader

DUP will not get all it wants in post-Brexit trade talks, says former leader

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Peter Robinson said there is still a ‘gap’ between the DUP and the British government.
Extending powersharing deadlock into 2024 is ‘unthinkable’, says McDonald

Extending powersharing deadlock into 2024 is ‘unthinkable’, says McDonald

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

The Sinn Féin party president claims the public’s patience with the DUP blockade of Stormont has ‘worn out’
Sunak hopeful that talks with DUP moving to ‘positive’ conclusion, says Varadkar

Sunak hopeful that talks with DUP moving to ‘positive’ conclusion, says Varadkar

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

The main unionist party is boycotting the powersharing institutions at Stormont in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements.
Gaps remain between UK government and DUP on trade border impasse, says Donaldson

Gaps remain between UK government and DUP on trade border impasse, says Donaldson

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson addressed a meeting of his party executive in Lurgan, Co Armagh on Thursday night.
DUP gathering will deal with 'routine business' – Donaldson

DUP gathering will deal with 'routine business' – Donaldson

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

There had been speculation over the planned gathering in Lurgan, Co Armagh in terms of the party’s Stormint boycott
Donaldson says he will not ‘bow to threats’ amid warning of loyalist protests

Donaldson says he will not ‘bow to threats’ amid warning of loyalist protests

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

In response to a letter sent by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, the DUP leader said his party would not be intimidated over any return to Stormont.
Heaton-Harris says ‘scope’ to deal with unionist concerns about Windsor Framework

Heaton-Harris says ‘scope’ to deal with unionist concerns about Windsor Framework

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

The DUP has been blocking powersharing in protest at post-Brexit trade arrangements
‘Not for EU’ labels introduced alongside new red and green lanes for NI goods

‘Not for EU’ labels introduced alongside new red and green lanes for NI goods

Sun, 01 Oct, 2023

Goods to be sold in Northern Ireland will use a ‘green lane’ with minimal paperwork and no checks.
Patience with DUP's Stormont blockade has run out, says O'Neill

Patience with DUP's Stormont blockade has run out, says O'Neill

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

The Sinn Féin vice-president said she wanted to see a plan from the Irish and British governments to restore the powersharing institutions in the North

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