Jeffrey Donaldson to stay in Westminster despite winning seat at Assembly elections There had been uncertainty over whether he would take up his position as an MLA or remain at Westminster. Belfast Live · May 10, 2022
UK risks reputation if it breaches Northern Ireland protocol, warns May Former PM’s intervention comes as government considers unilaterally suspending parts of framework The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022
Donaldson says he will not leave Commons until NI Protocol issues are resolved Sinn Fein has called on the DUP to join an Executive at Stormont The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Tweaked legacy prosecution proposals met with opposition Under Government proposals, immunity for Troubles-related crime will depend on co-operation with an information retrieval body. The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Theresa May blasts Boris Johnson for shelving vital laws after five years of delays The ex-PM said she was 'disappointed' that mental health reforms promised in 2017 are only promised in draft form in the Queen's Speech - and reforms to waiters' tips pledged in 2016 aren't included at all Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022
NI Protocol here to stay, O’Neill says as she calls for formation of Executive DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is insisting that the UK Government take action over the protocol before his party re-enters government. The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Boris Johnson: Situation surrounding Northern Ireland Protocol ‘now very serious’ The Prime Minister made the comment in a call with Irish premier Micheal Martin Evening Standard · May 10, 2022
DUP must shoulder blame for the Northern Ireland protocol Letters: If rejecting a customs union had not been so damaging, it would be comical to watch the antics of the DUP, writes Chris Piggott, while Peter Davis questions the government’s trustworthiness The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022
Troubles immunity only for those who co-operate with new commission on legacy issues The tweaked proposals leave open the route of prosecution if individuals are not deemed to have earned their immunity Belfast Live · May 10, 2022
Jeffrey Donaldson to make his position on Stormont seat clear 'before the end of the week' Sir Jeffrey told reporters in London that he is committed to leading the DUP into political institutions at Stormont Belfast Live · May 10, 2022
UK vows to take steps to protect Northern Ireland peace Britain said on Tuesday it would take all the necessary steps to protect peace in Northern Ireland and urged the European Union to find solutions to a post-Brexit trade row, drawing warnings from the EU not to walk away from the deal. Reuters · May 10, 2022
NI protocol: Situation "now very serious", says Boris Johnson Both leaders agreed on the importance of "having a strong functioning executive in place to deliver for the people of Northern Ireland" Belfast Live · May 10, 2022
Jeffrey Donaldson to make position on Stormont seat clear ‘before end of week’ The DUP leader is ‘committed to leading the DUP into the political institutions at Stormont, but very clear we need to resolve the issues’. The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Situation around Northern Ireland Protocol 'now very serious', says Boris Johnson The UK Prime Minister has spoken to Taoiseach Micheal Martin about the post-Brexit arrangements Irish Mirror · May 10, 2022
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 Situation surrounding Northern Ireland Protocol now very serious – Johnson Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the comment in a call with Irish premier Micheal Martin.
Belfast Live · May 10, 2022 Northern Ireland's political leaders speak to PM Boris Johnson amid Stormont stalemate Sinn Fein's Stormont leader, Michelle O'Neill, said she pressed Mr Johnson on the importance of a new Executive being formed
Belfast Live · May 10, 2022 New Stormont Executive 'must deliver' for North West says Chamber President "The electorate have voted for stability, delivery, and political leadership."
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 Irish premier warns Johnson against unilateral action on NI Protocol In a call on Tuesday morning, Taoiseach Micheal Martin spoke to the UK Prime Minister.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 Northern Ireland leaders speak with Prime Minister Michelle O’Neill pressed Boris Johnson on the importance of an Executive being formed, while Sir Jeffrey Donaldson urged action on the protocol.
The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2022 Liz Truss poised to do 'unthinkable' and tear up Northern Ireland Protocol THE Tory government is poised to do the "unthinkable" and scrap major parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol after giving up…
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 Liz Truss ‘will scrap parts of Northern Ireland Protocol as soon as next week’ The protocol effectively creates checks on goods flowing from Great Britain to Northern Ireland to allow an open border with Ireland.
The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon promises ‘refreshing and very positive’ case for independence NICOLA Sturgeon has said her Government will soon start refreshing the “very positive case” for Scottish independence, as she insisted recent…
Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022 Brandon Lewis urges Northern Ireland party leaders to 'come together' and form executive Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said he will "continue to press the EU" to agree on changes needed to persuade the unionist DUP party to agree to power share in a new executive
Belfast Live · May 9, 2022 A 'first day at school' feeling for new MLAs - but how long will term last? The new class of 2022 arrived at Stormont amid uncertainty over its future
Belfast Live · May 9, 2022 Mystery of post boxes being painted green in Huddersfield Police are hunting for the person who is painting Royal Mail post boxes green