Use US trade delegation visit as spur to bring Stormont back – O’Neill The delegation of US business leaders met political leaders in Northern Ireland on Thursday. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Goods ‘flowing smoothly’ into NI under provisions of Windsor Framework Chris Heaton-Harris told peers he would not comment publicly on any talks with the EU. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
‘Why would we want to be part of the UK?’ Young people will probably soon deliver a united Ireland Disillusioned with Stormont and Brexit, 18 to 24-year-olds want progressive change – and don’t see it happening in the union, says writer Emma DeSouza The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023
Negotiations with DUP over trade border impasse in final phase, MPs told Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris also said he was not minded to change the provisions of the Good Friday Agreement. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
A year in Number 10: The highs and lows of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's time in office so far Timeline of Prime Minister's year running the country Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023
Timeline: Rishi Sunak’s first year in office The Prime Minister has made it to his first anniversary. Here is a look back at the highs and the lows. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Families of Shankill Road bomb victims unveil memorial on anniversary of attack A church service also took place at West Kirk Presbyterian Church. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Timeline: Rishi Sunak’s first year in office October 25 will see Mr Sunak mark his first anniversary as Prime Minister, after he took over from Liz Truss following her chaotic tenure. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023
Police Ombudsman faces calls to step aside amid probe into incident at her home DUP MP Gavin Robinson and UUP leader Doug Beattie said Marie Anderson should step aside until the police investigation concludes. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Regulations ‘another piece of Irish Sea border superstructure’, DUP warns Ministerial orders confirm the ‘splitting’ of Northern Ireland from the British mainland, the House of Lords heard. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Sunak says east-west council proposed by DUP has ‘considerable merit’ DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson argued for the idea at his party’s conference at the weekend. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Young loyalists looking at ‘non-political solutions’ to Irish Sea border Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson was giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
‘No justification’ in DUP delay in returning to Stormont – Finucane The Sinn Fein MP was speaking as DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson suggested the next few weeks will be ‘vital’. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Northern Ireland political stability ‘important’ for investors – US ambassador Jane Hartley said she encouraged DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to keep making efforts to restore the Stormont powersharing institutions. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023 DUP making ‘progress’ in post-Brexit trade talks, says Donaldson Party leader tells conference DUP will not revive power-sharing in Northern Ireland unless concerns are addressed
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Powersharing essential for building Union case, Donaldson tells DUP conference The leader delivered his keynote speech at his party’s annual conference in Belfast.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023 ‘The hope we had is gone’: how 20 months of stasis has paralysed Northern Ireland While the DUP conference may put a brave face on the crisis, public services and even the state’s legitimacy are hollowing
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 DUP talking to Labour but pressing for deal for return with current Government DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he does not want to wait another year for a deal that will allow his party to return to Stormont.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Donaldson hopes for resolution to trade border impasse talks within weeks The DUP leader insisted he is committed to working with the current UK Government to achieve a deal to restore Stormont.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023 Referendum on Irish unification is 'not even on the horizon,' says Starmer LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out any hope of a referendum on Irish re-unification should he become the UK's next prime minister.
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 PM hopeful that talks with DUP moving to ‘positive’ conclusion, says Varadkar Northern Ireland’s main unionist party is boycotting the powersharing institutions at Stormont in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Gaps remain between Government and DUP on trade border impasse, says Donaldson DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson addressed a meeting of his party executive in Lurgan, Co Armagh on Thursday night.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Border poll not even on the horizon in Northern Ireland, says Sir Keir Starmer The Labour leader also outlined a desire to renegotiate an improved trade deal with the EU.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Next few weeks ‘critical’ in efforts to restore Stormont Assembly – O’Neill The DUP is also holding a meeting of its party executive in Lurgan.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Irish premier concerned ‘to see UK disengaging from the world’ Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was speaking ahead of a European Political Community meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Spain.