Brendan Hughes: DUP approach to its cherished Union a web of contradictions "The Irish Sea border must go," the DUP says - but it would be happy to maintain a sea border in other ways Belfast Live · May 21, 2022
Liz Truss to meet with top Democrat as Northern Ireland Protocol row heats up Richard Neal is also expected to attend meetings with International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
Scottish Tories 'concerned' as Nicola Sturgeon meets Sinn Fein vice-president THE Scottish Conservatives have expressed “concern” over Nicola Sturgeon’s “eager embrace” of the Sinn Fein vice-president after she was… The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2022
Joe Biden ally aims to ‘convince’ UK government to drop protocol plan during London talks Congressman Richard Neal says he will urge UK ministers ‘not to breach’ Brexit deal The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
Micheal Martin: No substitute for negotiated agreement over NI Protocol The Taoiseach was in Belfast for a series of meetings with party leaders. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
New "Chewing Gum Task Force” to clean a pavement near you Councils can get £20,000 and appoint a job dedicated to bubblegum Belfast Live · May 20, 2022
Nancy Pelosi comments on Northern Ireland Protocol row slammed by DUP leader as 'unhelpful' The comments from Ms Pelosi are a reminder of the ongoing interest in Northern Ireland at the highest levels in Washington Irish Mirror · May 20, 2022
Michelle O'Neill 'delighted' to meet FM and vows to strengthen ties to Scotland SINN Fein’s vice-president has said she was “delighted” to meet Nicola Sturgeon at Bute House and vows to strengthen Scotland and… The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2022
Nancy Pelosi comments slammed by DUP leader as ‘unhelpful’ In a strongly-worded intervention, the US Speaker urged the UK and the EU to continue negotiations to uphold peace in Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
DUP expects new UK law on post-Brexit N. Ireland trade in early June The British government plans to bring forward legislation in early June to unilaterally scrap some of the rules governing post-Brexit trade with Northern Ireland, the leader of the region's largest pro-British party said on Friday. Reuters · May 20, 2022
DUP not interested in ‘sticking plaster’ approach to NI Protocol: Donaldson Taoiseach Micheal Martin is meeting political leaders in Belfast amid ongoing deadlock at Stormont. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
US Speaker warns UK won't get a trade deal if Boris Johnson rips up Brexit pact Nancy Pelosi blasted the UK's 'deeply concerning' plans to 'unilaterally discard' the Northern Ireland Protocol, a key part of the Prime Minister's Brexit agreement with the EU Daily Mirror · May 20, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh to meet Michelle O'Neill after Sinn Fein election success The First Minister will discuss issues faced in Northern Ireland including the cost of living crisis, the Northern Ireland Protocol and government creation at Stormont. Edinburgh Live · May 20, 2022
Unacceptable for one party to block Stormont, says Irish PM Micheál Martin visits Belfast to try to break deadlock over DUP’s opposition to Brexit protocol The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022
The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon to host Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill for talks at Bute House today SCOTLAND’S First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is set to host Sinn Fein’s vice president at Bute House today for face-to-face talks.
Daily Record · May 20, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon to meet Michelle O'Neill in Edinburgh today after Sinn Fein's historic election win The First Minister will discuss the current cost-of-living crisis gripping the country, the Northern Ireland Protocol and the creation of a government at Stormont.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2022 Taoiseach accuses UK Government of ‘moving too far’ over NI Protocol Micheal Martin is in Belfast for meetings with political leaders amid ongoing deadlock at Stormont.
Evening Standard · May 20, 2022 Row erupts as US accused of trying to ‘bully’ UK over Northern Ireland Nancy Pelosi said the US congress will not support a free trade deal if planned changes to Northern Ireland protocol go ahead
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 Taoiseach to hold talks with Stormont leaders amid NI protocol deadlock Micheal Martin will also meet business representatives to discuss the latest dispute over the Irish Sea trade border.
Belfast Live · May 19, 2022 An Dream Dearg: Thousands to take to the streets for Irish Language rights Road closures will be in place on Saturday
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 Form Executive and Assembly while NI Protocol issues are being resolved: Murphy Stormont Finance Minister also said he currently has £421m which he cannot spend because the devolved power-sharing institutions are not functioning.
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022 UK government to accelerate abortion services delivery in Northern Ireland Legislation will bypass local authorities that have delayed the rollout of services
Belfast Live · May 19, 2022 Stormont must deliver abortion services 'without further delay' says Northern Ireland secretary The UK government has taken further legislative steps in a bid to ensure the commissioning of fully-funded abortion services
Belfast Live · May 19, 2022 Fuel payment scheme cannot be reopened without NI Executive, says Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey said she was "deeply frustrated" as funding is available but it "requires Executive approval"
Belfast Live · May 18, 2022 DUP minister Edwin Poots' plan to rename department HQ for Queen's jubilee 'still under consideration' The Agriculture Minister is consulting with colleagues