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Northern Ireland votes to extend post-Brexit trade arrangements for four more years

The vote passed on a straight majority basis in the face of opposition from unionist MLAs.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

MLAs continue to debate extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

The chambers heard contrasting views on arrangements that have created economic barriers on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

'Incomparably better': John Swinney hails relations with Labour in government

Working with the Conservatives when they were in government “could not have been more awful” but relationships with Westminster are…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2024

William charmed by Northern Ireland’s own prince of the silver screen

The Prince of Wales met Oscar-winning actor James Martin during a visit to the region.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024

O’Neill says criticism of her Remembrance Sunday attendance ‘difficult to hear’

The Sinn Fein vice president said she was determined to live up to her pledge to be a ‘First Minister for all’.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

O’Neill lays wreath at Cenotaph in Belfast on Remembrance Sunday

It was the first time a senior Sinn Fein figure has taken part in such an event in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024

Secretary of State welcomes O’Neill intention to attend Remembrance service

Michelle O’Neill will be the first senior Sinn Fein figure to take part in such an event in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024

Vote to continue NI Brexit deal the ‘most significant’ in Assembly’s history

TUV leader Jim Allister said MLAs were being asked to ‘surrender’ sovereignty to Brussels.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

Stormont vote process on post-Brexit arrangements triggered by NI Secretary

Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots has notified the First Minister and deputy First Minister that the democratic consent process has begun.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

Starmer tells rioters ‘you will regret it’ after ‘far-right thuggery’ on UK streets continues

Thugs torch second migrant hotel in Tamworth as mosques offered emergency support

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2024