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‘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.

Evening Standard · Jul 30

New Prime Minister Burnham pressed for ‘early engagement’ on Northern Ireland

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said a visit to the region would be welcome.

Evening Standard · Jul 20

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 · Jul 4

‘Nobody’s in charge’: is power sharing still working in Northern Ireland?

Feuding parties and crumbling public services damaging public’s faith in Stormont, 28 years on from Good Friday agreement

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10

Taoiseach leads tributes after death of Rory O’Hanlon

The former Fianna Fail TD and Ceann Comhairle has died at the age of 92,

Evening Standard · Mar 31

PSNI chief raises concerns over capacity to deal with violence against women

Jon Boutcher also told MPs there is currently an acceptance in society of misogyny which he has never seen before.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

Many will be apprehensive about Middle East tensions – Little-Pengelly

SDLP leader Claire Hanna said the UK Government must push for de-escalation.

Evening Standard · Feb 28

First Minister calls X ‘woefully inadequate’ amid Grok AI misuse row

Michelle O’Neill said it was ‘disgraceful and disgusting that any social media platform allows this type of illegal content to be created’.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Securing confidence of victims paramount for new legacy framework – Sinn Fein

Northern Ireland political parties have given a mixed response to a new legacy framework published by the UK and Irish governments.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

DUP says Executive ‘delivering’ as SDLP brands it ‘comatose’

MLAs returned to Stormont on Monday after the summer recess.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025