The Latest Breaking News from Emma LittlePengelly

First Minister says UK made ‘absolutely the wrong call’ on Iran involvement

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said the UK ‘should have been involved earlier’.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

‘Many thousands’ of people from NI in Middle East at risk from Iran – deputy FM

Emma Little-Pengelly said that stability in the Middle East ‘does not come from indulging extremism and terrorism’.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

Many will be apprehensive about Middle East tensions – Little-Pengelly

SDLP leader Claire Hanna said the UK Government must push for de-escalation.

Evening Standard · Feb 28

Government giving veterans ‘preferential treatment’ in legacy approach – O’Neill

The First Minister said there needed to be ‘fairness across the board’ in legislation currently going through Westminster.

Evening Standard · Feb 1

Momentum for Irish unity poll ‘doesn’t exist’ – Emma Little-Pengelly

Michelle O’Neill said she could envisage a border referendum while she is First Minister.

Evening Standard · Feb 1

We need to get budget right, says Little-Pengelly

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has claimed the proposed budget is ‘not sufficient’.

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Strong leadership needed against antisemitism, says Little-Pengelly

The deputy First Minister said people need to be careful about what they say.

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025

‘Panto season’ hits Executive amid row between ministers over budget

The Executive is expected to meet on Tuesday following budget tension between Education Minister Paul Givan and Finance Minister John O’Dowd.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

Deputy First Minister criticises Equality Commission gender ruling legal action

Emma Little-Pengelly said ‘common sense must prevail’.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

Northern Irish leaders use Council Summit to push Starmer on budget

British and Irish leaders have met at the fourth British-Irish Council Summit in Wales.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025