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Boris Johnson confidence vote: Tory divisions in UK must not impact Northern Ireland Protocol talks, says Simon Coveney

Tory MPs voted by 211 to 148 in support of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday

Irish Mirror · Jun 7, 2022

Tory Party divisions must not impact Northern Ireland Protocol talks – Coveney

Simon Coveney said divisions within the Conservative Party should not impact negotiations over the post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Top British diplomat’s husband pokes fun at New Zealand’s ‘crappiest fountain’

Tweet about Wellington water feature drew light-hearted responses from MPs and the public, with one saying: ‘There’s a fine line between iconic and crap’

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022

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Westminster ‘pushing disingenuous claim that protocol incompatible with GFA’

Ireland’s foreign affairs minister Simon Coveney urged the British Government to rethink its plans.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

Protests held in Northern Ireland as Troubles legacy Bill debated at Westminster

At one demonstration more than 100 people gathered outside the Northern Ireland Office in Belfast city centre.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says Iran 'proud to take hostages each year for money'

Political prisoner Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe said it was clear early on she was being held hostage as part of a strategy for the Iranian government to get money out of Britain

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2022

Martin: Deep well of support for pragmatic solution on Northern Ireland Protocol

The Irish premier was speaking at a press event in Dublin alongside Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

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US delegation sends warning to British Government over unilateral Northern Ireland Protocol plans

The group repeated a warning that there will not be a US-UK trade agreement if any damage is caused to the Good Friday Agreement

Irish Mirror · May 23, 2022

US delegation sends warning to British Government over unilateral protocol plans

A bipartisan US congressional delegation is due to meet Irish premier Micheal Martin in Dublin.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

Angel of Mostar says she's stranded in Poland with Ukrainian refugees due to UK red tape

The 'Angel of Mostar' Sally Becker reveals that she is trapped in Poland with 167 vulnerable Ukrainian refugees after a red-tape wrangle with British officials prevented them form coming to the UK

Wales Online · May 20, 2022

Micheal Martin: Legacy proposals a ‘get out of jail’ card for ex-fighters

The Taoiseach was also critical of what he labelled a “unilateral strain” within the British Government.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022

Michelle O'Neill 'delighted' to meet FM and vows to strengthen ties to Scotland

SINN Fein’s vice-president has said she was “delighted” to meet Nicola Sturgeon at Bute House and vows to strengthen Scotland and…

The National (Scotland) · 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

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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.

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.

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.

Irish Mirror · May 18, 2022

Northern Ireland Protocol move 'not very respectful' to British people, says Leo Varadkar

Mr Varadkar described the British Government’s intention to publish legislation that would disapply parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol as 'puzzling'

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Belfast Live · May 17, 2022

British Government Legacy legislation backlash sees 70 civil actions launched amid outrage

The actions of the British Government were likened to those of a “rogue state”

Belfast Live · May 16, 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson sets out 'insurance policy' plan to rewrite the NI Protocol

The PM used the trip to issue a warning to Brussels that the UK is prepared to rewrite unilaterally the terms of the deal he signed

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2022

'Tough' meeting for Boris Johnson in Northern Ireland say Sinn Fein

The Prime Minister has been accused of prioritising "placating the DUP" over getting the Stormont executive up and running again

The Independent UK · May 15, 2022

Unilateral move by UK on protocol could undermine peace process, Coveney warns

Ireland’s foreign minister criticised ‘sabre rattling’ and ‘grandstanding’ in London as he insisted dialogue was the way to resolve the impasse.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

Liz Truss ‘will not shy away’ from taking action on Northern Ireland Protocol

It is understood the Cabinet minister is poised to take further action in the coming weeks if negotiations with the EU continue to stall.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Tweaked legacy prosecution proposals met with opposition

Under Government proposals, immunity for Troubles-related crime will depend on co-operation with an information retrieval body.

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.

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