Shailesh Vara ‘huge privilege’ to be appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary It comes after Brandon Lewis became the latest minister to resign from Boris Johnson’s government early on Thursday. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022
Brandon Lewis "shamefully placated the DUP", says Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill Ms O'Neill was also critical of Mr Lewis over his proposed bill for dealing with Northern Ireland's troubled past Belfast Live · Jul 7, 2022
Departing NI secretary ‘shamefully placated the DUP’, Michelle O’Neill says Brandon Lewis resigned early on Thursday saying he could not longer serve in Boris Johnson’s government. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022
Council's £1 land deal for hotel developer may be 'unlawful', audit report finds The Audit Office probe has found a catalogue of failings Belfast Live · Jul 6, 2022
Lifting student cap in NI would require higher tuition fees or budget cuts, MPs told "You are losing too many of your bright teenagers." Belfast Live · Jul 6, 2022
DUP to return to LGBT event at Stormont where party issued apology over past remarks The DUP's deputy leader last year apologised for the "absolutely atrocious" comments made in the past by some in her party Belfast Live · Jul 5, 2022
Reform of Stormont could kick-start devolution, says Stephen Farry "Our current system is not an acceptable way to govern and is no longer functioning. If we want stability and future proofing, we know what needs to be done." Belfast Live · Jul 5, 2022
‘Whitewash’ Troubles legacy legislation clears the House of Commons MPs voted 282 votes to 217, majority 65, to give the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill a third reading. The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
Labour: Change Troubles legislation to stop terrorists profiting from immunity Peter Kyle warned the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would allow perpetrators to ‘live in freedom’. The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
SDLP political director steps down after Stormont Assembly election losses The senior SDLP figure said that after a "difficult" election he had decided to focus on "rebuilding" the party in North and West Belfast Belfast Live · Jul 4, 2022
Sinn Fein increasing division by pushing for Irish unity poll – Wilson Sinn Fein MP Chris Hazzard said preparations should begin for a referendum. The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
Border poll not appropriate or right at this time – Varadkar The Irish deputy premier said he also wants clarity around when a referendum of Irish unity would be called. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected in Lords before October – Baroness Smith The Labour peer said anger is building against the Bill, which aims to override parts of the protocol to address unionist concerns. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022
Brendan Hughes: Arlene Foster's blinkered royalism will do UK no favours in Scottish independence debate For those wishing to maintain the Union, following the tact of Dame Arlene would be ill-advised Belfast Live · Jul 2, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022 Tory MP says Dublin still ‘closest partner’ in Europe despite Varadkar remarks Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said that, in his political lifetime, he has “never seen relations as bad” with UK ministers.
Belfast Live · Jul 1, 2022 Michelle O'Neill lays wreath to mark the Battle of the Somme "I hope that today’s attendance and the laying of a wreath is actually a demonstration of someone who wants to work for all in our community"
Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2022 DUP minister Edwin Poots' son faces watchdog hearing over 'conflicts in planning process' The former DUP councillor has been under investigation since 2018 following complaints over his alleged involvement in planning decisions 'lobbied for' by his father
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022 MP: Families need legal aid if action allowed against Adams over IRA bombings DUP MP Jim Shannon called for help for families after it emerged former Sinn Fein president Mr Adams has been given notice of legal action.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2022 Blow to Boris Johnson and DUP as NI voters support protocol A MAJORITY of Northern Irish voters support the Northern Ireland protocol in the Brexit deal signed between the UK and the EU with backing growing…
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 Tories back PM’s plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal despite criticism Theresa May led criticism from the Conservative benches, saying the Bill would ‘diminish’ the UK’s global standing.
Belfast Live · Jun 27, 2022 Boris Johnson’s plan to rip up Northern Ireland Protocol deal clears first Commons test But his predecessor in No 10 Theresa May led the criticism from the Tory benches as she delivered a withering assessment
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 Johnson’s plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal clears first Commons test Theresa May led criticism from the Tory benches as she delivered a withering assessment of the legality and impact of the Bill.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 DUP could return to Stormont before protocol Bill becomes law – Donaldson Sir Jeffrey Donaldson warned Tory MPs not to use Northern Ireland as a “political football” to resolve the question of the Tory leadership.
Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022 Ireland criticises UK’s ‘unlawful’ approach to Brexit Ireland criticised Britain’s “unlawful” approach to Brexit on Monday, with Foreign Minister Simon Coveney saying he was “hugely” disappointed at the UK’s plans to rip up parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 What is the Northern Ireland protocol? Boris Johnson plans to override contentious element of Brexit deal that he himself agreed just three years ago but EU and Tory MPs strongly opposed