UK government U-turns on ‘double jobbing’ for Northern Ireland politicians All major parties except the DUP opposed the change, which has not been dropped The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022
Government to withdraw controversial ‘double-jobbing’ amendment – PM The proposal had been criticised by the majority of Northern Ireland politicians amid claims it would facilitate the DUP leader’s return to Stormont. The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022
MP calls for law change on ‘immediate access’ to digital assets for next of kin DUP Ian Paisley said people are creating ‘an even larger digital footprint’ throughout their lives, both personally and financially. The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022
Stormont parties call on Boris Johnson to ditch ‘double jobbing’ plan The move that could ease DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s return to Stormont has been widely criticised by the other main parties in Belfast. The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022
Petition against Covid certification presented to Stormont Assembly DUP MLA Paul Frew said 10,000 people have signed the petition organised by Liberty NI. The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022
Integrated education bill would create a 'three-tier system', DUP MLA says Diane Dodds said the proposed legislation by an Alliance MLA was "unfair and unreasonable" Belfast Live · Jan 17, 2022
DUP leader denies deal with Government to bring back double-jobbing Four of the five parties that make up the Executive in Stormont have come out against the plans by the Northern Ireland Office. The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022
Labour condemns plan to allow ‘double-jobbing’ in Northern Ireland politics Party vows to vote against proposal, which would allow DUP leader to work at Westminster and Stormont The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2022
BBC calls licence decision ‘disappointing’ after Nadine Dorries confirms two-year fee freeze – as it happened Culture secretary rebuked by Speaker for tweeting announcement on Sunday as BBC says decision will impact on programming The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2022