Burnham sparks political row as he says Irish unity poll ‘off the table’ The Prime Minister was making his first visit to Northern Ireland since taking office. Evening Standard · Aug 27
Verdict expected in trial of former council chief over deleted email Anne Donaghy is facing three charges in relation to emails that were subject to Freedom of Information Act requests. Evening Standard · Aug 26
Court told of ex-council chief’s ‘dismay’ on audio recording over email copy Anne Donaghy denies attempting to prevent the disclosure of information through the Freedom of Information Act. Evening Standard · Aug 25
Commissioner calls for single review into actions of Jeffrey Donaldson The former DUP leader was convicted at Newry Crown Court earlier this year of 18 sex offences against children. Evening Standard · Aug 19
UUP leader Burrows to unveil new Stormont health minister on Thursday The Ulster Unionist leader has moved to address the fallout from the acrimonious resignation of Mike Nesbitt as Stormont health minister. Evening Standard · Aug 19
Robinson welcomes Sinn Féin ‘step back’ from powersharing warnings Last month, Sinn Fein representative Conor Murphy indicated that powersharing government at Stormont was in a ‘precarious place’. Evening Standard · Aug 17
DUP MP Jim Shannon to face criminal proceedings over assault on woman The case was adjourned until September 1. Evening Standard · Aug 17
Sinn Fein has no intentions of collapsing Stormont, John O’Dowd says The Sinn Fein minister said his party had concerns about the behaviour of the DUP. Evening Standard · Aug 11
Taoiseach urges ‘political maturity’ at Stormont amid DUP and Sinn Féin row Sinn Féin has accused the DUP of ‘frustrating delivery’, while the DUP accused Sinn Féin of ‘inserting instability’ into powersharing arrangements. Evening Standard · Aug 6
DUP MP Sammy Wilson investigated by standards commissioner The commissioner’s website said Mr Wilson is accused of a ‘failure to declare an interest’. Evening Standard · Aug 3
President Connolly opens Belfast Fleadh celebrating ‘universality’ of music Stormont’s First and deputy First Ministers also addressed the hundreds at Belfast City Hall to open the world’s largest celebration of Irish music. Evening Standard · Aug 2
Sinn Fein sounds warning over future of powersharing amid ‘DUP behaviour’ DUP leader Gavin Robinson hit back saying his party is committed to Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Jul 31
DUP leader questions Irish court’s decision to grant bail in Carrickmacross case Isobella Perrie Sullivan was granted pail pending a further hearing on Monday. Evening Standard · Jul 25
King Charles Revokes Jeffrey Donaldson's Knighthood After Child Sex Abuse Convictions King Charles has revoked Jeffrey Donaldson's knighthood following his conviction for historic child sex abuse offences. The former DUP leader is awaiting sentencing and has lodged an appeal. International Business Times UK · Jul 23
Evening Standard · Jul 23 Disgraced former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson stripped of knighthood It comes after Donaldson was convicted earlier this year of historical child sex abuse offences.
Evening Standard · Jul 21 New NI Secretary Bryant says his door will be open to all Stormont parties Sir Chris Bryant was speaking after his appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday night.
Evening Standard · Jul 21 Parties cannot afford to restart budget discussions with new NI Secretary – DUP DUP leader Gavin Robinson said new Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant would ‘quickly learn there are some significant challenges’.
Evening Standard · Jul 21 Burnham VAT cut exposes ‘madness’ of post-Brexit rules, says Stormont minister DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said the Government has been ‘far too willing to do the EU’s work’.
Evening Standard · Jul 20 Sir Chris Bryant appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary The Rhondda and Ogmore MP was appointed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham to follow Hilary Benn.
Evening Standard · Jul 20 New Prime Minister Burnham pressed for ‘early engagement’ on Northern Ireland DUP leader Gavin Robinson said a visit to the region would be welcome.
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal conviction for sex offences IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17 Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal against conviction for child sexual offences Former Democratic Unionist party leader’s legal team has lodged documents with the court of appeal in Belfast
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex offence convictions The 63-year-old was convicted of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape, last month
Evening Standard · Jul 17 Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal against child sex offence convictions Donaldson, was convicted at Newry Crown Court of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape, last month.
Evening Standard · Jul 15 DUP leader pleased to order ‘unprecedented’ review of Donaldson’s time in party Gavin Robinson has faced questions from some over whether it will be sufficiently robust and independent.