The Latest Breaking News from Emma LittlePengelly

Public spat with O’Neill has not damaged powersharing Executive, Robinson says

They disagreed publicly after the Army withdrew from a jobs fair in Londonderry.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

Boycotting Trump banquet ‘doesn’t change anything’ – Little-Pengelly

First Minister Michelle O’Neill has insisted she is comfortable with her decision not to attend the event at Windsor Castle.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

O’Neill ‘comfortable’ about decision not to attend Trump banquet at Windsor

The First Minister made the comment when she appeared before her scrutiny committee.

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

O’Neill insists Executive disagreements are not a sign of Stormont instability

The First Minister said there was a lot of common ground uniting the four parties in Northern Ireland’s devolved mandatory coalition government.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025

New watchdog for public appointments in Northern Ireland confirmed

Claire Keatinge is going to take up the role later this week after a four year vacancy in the role.

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025

Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly were speaking during a visit to the golf tournament on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Little-Pengelly ‘saddened and disappointed’ by cancellation of sport summer camp

Cricket Ireland has stepped in to reschedule the event which was cancelled after local residents expressed concern at the inclusion of a GAA club.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

UK Government must deliver promise on unfettered trade – Little-Pengelly

The deputy First Minister delivered the main address at an Orange Order parade in Lisburn.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Tens of thousands take part in Twelfth celebrations in scorching temperatures

Traditional Orange Order parades have been taking place across Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Twelfth of July: Thousands join Orange Order parades across Northern Ireland

Crowds lined the streets in cities, towns and villages across the region as temperatures reached above 25C

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025