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Labour says Sunak’s £1,000 bet with Piers Morgan over Rwanda policy shows he’s ‘out of touch’ – as it happened

SNP condemns Sunak’s £1,000 Rwanda bet as ‘grotesque, callous and downright cruel’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024

Government must deliver something ‘seismic’ to convince DUP on a Stormont return

Former party leader Edwin Poots said the current offer on the table was nowhere near enough.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Sinn Fein not signing statement on removal of Prison Service recruitment posters a 'backwards step', says DUP

But Sinn Fein said its "support for the Prison Service and the PSNI is consistent"

Belfast Live · Jun 26, 2023

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Brendan Hughes: Low-key deputy leadership of DUP's Paula Bradley was a missed opportunity

Two significant interventions by Paula Bradley early in her deputy leadership have led some to question whether she was sidelined

Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2023

Analysis: Gavin Robinson as DUP deputy leader strengthens Jeffrey Donaldson's position

With his leadership consolidated, Sir Jeffrey has a much greater chance of charting a path back to Stormont power-sharing

Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2023

DUP defends not publishing vote numbers in deputy leader contest

MP Gavin Robinson said there was "no point asking now, or continuing to ask in a couple of hours, or anybody else enquiring"

Belfast Live · Jun 9, 2023

DUP's Gavin Robinson and Jonathan Buckley tipped for deputy leader role

They are the only two candidates to replace Paula Bradley as deputy leader, sources told Belfast Live

Belfast Live · Jun 7, 2023

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DUP to hold election for deputy leader role

Paula Bradley has been DUP deputy leader for the past two years

Belfast Live · Jun 6, 2023

Call for ‘greater co-operation’ to maximise unionist vote in elections

Leaders have raised concerns about the number of unionists who are not voting.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2023

Judge says Larne Lough gas caverns case is 'significant' as he reserves judgement

No Gas Caverns and Friends of the Earth are seeking to quash the marine licence DAERA gave the project

Belfast Live · May 7, 2023

Gas Caverns: 11 NI priority species found within 100m of hypersaline discharge point

Campaigners have taken a judicial review against Edwin Poots' decision to give the project a marine licence

Belfast Live · May 1, 2023

Brendan Hughes: Brexit NI Protocol legal action reaches end of the road

The legal challenge was unanimously dismissed, but that didn't stop unionists and Brexiteers spinning it as a win

Belfast Live · Feb 11, 2023

Former DUP minister Edwin Poots' bid to halt Brexit Protocol checks cost public £57,000

The spending has been described as "political posturing" and "clearly a waste of public money"

Belfast Live · Jan 19, 2023

Edwin Poots tells Belfast Council Suffolk community "discriminated against"

Former minister raises issue of MUGA pitch linked to plans for new Lidl in West Belfast

Belfast Live · Jan 18, 2023

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Belfast Live · Jan 11, 2023

Village community calls on IFA to withdraw objections to Lidl planning application

The IFA and Tesco have objected to a planning application for a new Lidl on Boucher Road

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Sunak holds talks with NI political leaders on first visit to Belfast as PM

Powersharing in Northern Ireland is in cold storage due to a dispute over post-Brexit trading arrangements.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Prime Minister visits Northern Ireland amid political crisis

Rishi Sunak’s visit comes after the parties met with Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris earlier on Thursday.

Belfast Live · Nov 26, 2022

Edwin Poots defends apparent attempt to change Northern Ireland Protocol bill

Former Agriculture minister said that Protocol offered "significant policy flexibility" regarding farm subsidies

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The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022

Edwin Poots defends attempt to change Northern Ireland Protocol bill

Negotiations between London and Brussels aimed at securing changes to the protocol are continuing.

Belfast Live · Oct 30, 2022

DUP has 'no official position' on fracking says Edwin Poots after DUP MPs voted against UK ban

Jim Shannon and Paul Girvan sided with the Conservatives to vote again a Labour motion to ban fracking

Belfast Live · Oct 29, 2022

First Hiroshima 'survivor tree' planted in Northern Ireland

Saplings grown from seeds of a tree that survived the atomic bomb have also been given to every council as a symbol of resilience

Belfast Live · Oct 18, 2022

DUP's Edwin Poots renaming department HQ for Queen's jubilee 'required referral to Executive'

The Agriculture Minister was told a referral to the Executive was "required" as the matter was "likely to be considered controversial"

Belfast Live · Oct 12, 2022

Ards North Down Council looks to set up local animal cruelty register

Earlier this year Environment Minister Edwin Poots said an NI register was "untenable"

Belfast Live · Oct 10, 2022

DUP councillor John Carson suspended for three months over 'misogynistic' Michelle O'Neill remark

The councillor faced widespread criticism for the "misogynistic" comment, which was posted under an image backing Edwin Poots for the DUP leadership

Belfast Live · Oct 5, 2022

Liz Truss vows to 'face down separatists who threaten to break up United Kingdom'

The Prime Minister pledged to "realise on the promise of Brexit" but made no specific mention of the Northern Ireland Protocol

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