Sunak: I am ‘giving everything’ to seal protocol deal and restore NI Assembly The Prime Minister said he was hopeful of a ‘positive outcome’ in the negotiations with the European Union. The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023
UK's Sunak wants Northern Ireland deal to 'get the job done' on Brexit British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was "giving it everything" to strike a new post-Brexit deal with the European Union on Northern Ireland's trade arrangements, calling it vital to ensuring a return to power-sharing in the province. Reuters · Feb 25, 2023
Rishi Sunak under fire as King meeting with EU leader falls through THE Prime Minister has come under fire after a meeting on Northern Ireland between the King and the leader of the EU was cancelled The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2023
Brexit: Rishi Sunak ‘plans for EU chief to meet King’ branded naive Unionist politicians said a meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen would have been a ‘cynical use’ of Charles’ position The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023
Sunak faces criticism over plans for European Union chief to ‘meet the King’ Unionist politicians said a meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen would have been a ‘cynical use’ of Charles’ position. The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023
NI protocol: Sunak criticised over ‘plans for EU chief to meet king’ Meeting between Charles and Ursula von de Leyen cancelled, reports say, as Varadkar says deal ‘inching towards conclusion’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023
‘We’re all ready’: how Sunak’s push for Brexit deal set up his biggest leadership test PM has been deeply involved in Northern Ireland protocol talks and must now face a possible Tory backlash The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023
Brexit deal talks intensify as King and EU leader’s visit cancelled European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly set to meet the King at Windsor Castle on Saturday The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023
Sunak to press on with Brexit deal talks as EU leader’s visit cancelled European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly set to meet the King at Windsor Castle on Saturday. The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023
Brendan Hughes: Stormont talent pool drained as NI Protocol stalemate drags on The longer the political impasse continues, the more Stormont will be drained of valuable experience as people head for the exit door Belfast Live · Feb 25, 2023
European Commission president’s trip to UK cancelled as protocol talks go on Reports had suggested that Ursula von der Leyen was set to meet the King at Windsor Castle on Saturday. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
King Charles and EU Commission President meeting cancelled days before Brexit breakthrough expected Negotiations on new post-Brexit arrangements set to come to a climax The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Hopes grow for Northern Ireland deal as UK politicians ordered to parliament Lawmakers in British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party have been told to be in parliament on Monday in a sign that a new post-Brexit deal to resolve the trading arrangements in Northern Ireland could be getting closer. Reuters · Feb 24, 2023
King’s meeting with Ursula von der Leyen ‘cancelled’ The King was due to meet with Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday, according to reports The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Belfast Live · Feb 24, 2023 Alliance MLA Patrick Brown takes up business consultant role during Stormont's absence It emerges less than two months after MLA salaries were cut due to the collapse of power-sharing
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023 Sunak and von der Leyen share ‘positive’ call, boosting protocol deal chances Sources indicated the pair are likely to meet this weekend to discuss a post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland.
The Conversation · Feb 24, 2023 Omagh police shooting: why attack comes at a difficult time in Northern Ireland The shooting of a police officer in Omagh on Thursday evening is another horrific reminder that Northern Ireland remains a deeply and dangerously divided society. Though it has not been confirmed that the assailants were paramilitaries, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has stated that it is investigating links…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023 Sunak could announce Northern Ireland protocol deal on Monday Move would come after four months of intense negotiations and mark an end to two-year standoff with EU
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023 Hopes grow for Northern Ireland Brexit deal as Tory MPs ordered to attend Commons on Monday A deal could be announced in the coming days
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023 MPs ordered into Commons on Monday as Sunak appears to close in on Brexit deal Tory MPs have received a three-line whip for Monday as Downing Street declines to set out the PM’s plans this weekend.
Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023 Rishi Sunak faces showdown with Tories as he prepares to unveil Brexit deal 'in days' There could be fireworks in the Commons next week after ex-PM Boris Johnson refused to say whether Rishi Sunak could count on his support over changes to the Nothern Ireland Protocol
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023 UK will not sign off protocol deal until all DUP concerns addressed – Cleverly The Foreign Secretary said the Government was ‘focused on resolving all the issues that need resolving’.
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023 OPINION - Rishi needs to summon his Jedi skills or face electoral oblivion Rishi Sunak is a huge Star Wars fan and it’s been said that he looks to the films for inspiration, both personally and politically. The power of The Force in Star Wars can be seen as a metaphor for faith that resonates and inspires from within. Our Prime Minister does…
Belfast Live · Feb 24, 2023 Northern Ireland Protocol not very important to majority of voters, research finds "What matters more are concerns regarding the health service, the economy and the cost of living"
Belfast Live · Feb 23, 2023 Belfast Council rent cap row as Sinn Féin and DUP block call for more City Hall powers Divisions between the parties exposed over local powers and declaring conflicts of interest