The Latest Breaking News from Chris Bryant

Ministers cannot agree budget without increased funding, O’Dowd warns

Stormont ministers held a virtual meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant on Friday.

Evening Standard · Oct 16

The Guardian view on Stormont: voters in Northern Ireland deserve more than an endless cycle of dysfunction

Editorial: After the executive’s failure to set a budget, and renewed culture war confrontations, faith in Stormont’s ability to act in the common good is evaporating

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

I did not succumb to violence over Drumcree ban – Sir Chris Bryant

The Northern Ireland Secretary has defended his decision to ban the Orange Order parade in Portadown.

Evening Standard · Oct 14

Chief Constable stands over Drumcree policing and assessment

Jon Boutcher has faced criticism over his advice to Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant.

Evening Standard · Oct 12

UK Attorney General to decide if Troubles prosecutions go ahead under new law

The Northern Ireland Office said the UK Government’s top law officer would have the final say over prosecutions.

Evening Standard · Oct 12

Drumcree residents lose latest court battle as judges reject Garvaghy Road challenge

RESIDENTS opposed to a contentious Orange Order parade route in Portadown have lost their latest bid to challenge the decision to allow it

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12

Residents lose latest challenge to Parades Commission decision

Loyalist Jamie Bryson hailed the judgment as ‘seismic’ while Breandan Mac Cionnaith said it was ‘academic’ as the parade remains banned.

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Chief Constable’s advice on Drumcree parade to be scrutinised in legal challenge

A judicial review of Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant’s decision to stop the parade has been widened to include PSNI chief Jon Boutcher.

Evening Standard · Oct 12

What's next after Drumcree march ban? Key court rulings set to shape row

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant’s decision to ban an Orange Order parade from the Garvaghy Road is to be challenged in court

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12

Bryant’s decision to halt Drumcree parade to be challenged in court

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant acted on Friday night following an almost two-week standoff.

Evening Standard · Oct 12