Burnham urges calm amid tensions in Northern Ireland over Orange Order parade The Prime Minister said there have been ‘big gains made in Northern Ireland, and we don’t want to see things go backwards’. Evening Standard · Sep 27
DUP chief hails unionist unity over Drumcree as something to build on Gavin Robinson said his door is open to any unionist leader to discuss co operation in next year’s Assembly elections. Evening Standard · Sep 26
DUP hails ‘breakthrough’ on Drumcree parade as Sinn Féin condemns decision The Parades Commission placed a number of restrictions on the Orange Order procession on Sunday. Evening Standard · Sep 25
Unionism ‘has responsibility to give electorate something to vote for’ – Burrows The Ulster Unionist Party leader says he wants to win the confidence of those who do not vote as well as those who vote for other parties. Evening Standard · Sep 24
Drumcree decision ‘opportunity to gain confidence of unionist community’ DUP leader Gavin Robinson was speaking as the body considers an application for the Orange Order to complete its route along the Garvaghy Road. Evening Standard · Sep 23
Questions for Justice Minister Naomi Long accused of ‘misleading Assembly’ Ms Long said her statement concerning missing killer Gary Anderson was based on information available to her at the time. Evening Standard · Sep 21
TUV leader said he has not been approached over unionist co-operation Jim Allister was speaking after DUP leader Gavin Robinson pressed for unionist co-operation at next year’s Assembly election. Evening Standard · Sep 21
Questions for Justice Minister Naomi Long over statement to Assembly Ms Long is set to address an allegation she gave information to the Assembly last week that was ‘not fully accurate’. Evening Standard · Sep 21
Donaldson’s ‘vile actions’ will not define DUP values, Robinson says Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of sexual offences earlier his year. The Independent UK · Sep 19
Unionists will not tolerate egos scuppering 2027 election opportunity – Robinson DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he had met UUP Jon Burrows and sees to TUV leader Jim Allister regularly. The Independent UK · Sep 17
I will never be disrespectful to those who want to use Irish, says Robinson DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he has ‘Cúpla focal’ which means knowing a ‘few words’ in Irish but said he has issues with its ‘politicisation’. Evening Standard · Sep 17
DUP aims to broaden appeal with ‘common sense’ approach to Stormont Party leader Gavin Robinson said the agenda recently at Stormont has led other voters to look again at his party. Evening Standard · Sep 17
Donald Trump's 'Jaw-Dropping' Irish Unity Comments Renew Scrutiny of His Recent Public Conduct Donald Trump's support for Irish reunification during a visit to Ireland prompted criticism from unionists. International Business Times UK · Sep 16
O’Neill accused of ‘cosplaying’ as First Minister at Cardiff independence summit The DUP has made clear that the Sinn Féin vice president had no authority to attend the event as a representative of the NI Executive. Evening Standard · Sep 14
Evening Standard · Sep 14 DUP never ‘hitched wagon’ to Donald Trump, Robinson says The DUP leader said his party’s past engagement with Mr Trump should not be misinterpreted as support for the US president.
We Got This Covered · Sep 13 A divided Ireland is a result of a lot of pain, yet Trump wades into controversy knowingly, calling unification “a great feather in everybody’s cap” “President Trump is shooting from the hip as usual.”
The Independent UK · Sep 12 Donald Trump’s united Ireland comments spark unionist backlash The US president said it was ‘going to happen eventually, it may as well happen now’.
Evening Standard · Aug 27 Burnham sparks political row as he says Irish unity poll ‘off the table’ The Prime Minister was making his first visit to Northern Ireland since taking office.
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Andy Burnham sparks row after saying united Ireland poll is ‘off the table’ During his visit to Belfast, Mr Burnham said he is ‘here to listen’
Evening Standard · Aug 19 UUP leader Burrows to unveil new Stormont health minister on Thursday The Ulster Unionist leader has moved to address the fallout from the acrimonious resignation of Mike Nesbitt as Stormont health minister.
Evening Standard · Aug 17 Robinson welcomes Sinn Féin ‘step back’ from powersharing warnings Last month, Sinn Fein representative Conor Murphy indicated that powersharing government at Stormont was in a ‘precarious place’.
Evening Standard · Aug 17 DUP MP Jim Shannon to face criminal proceedings over assault on woman The case was adjourned until September 1.
Evening Standard · Jul 31 Sinn Fein sounds warning over future of powersharing amid ‘DUP behaviour’ DUP leader Gavin Robinson hit back saying his party is committed to Northern Ireland.
Evening Standard · Jul 25 DUP leader questions Irish court’s decision to grant bail in Carrickmacross case Isobella Perrie Sullivan was granted pail pending a further hearing on Monday.
Evening Standard · Jul 21 New NI Secretary Bryant says his door will be open to all Stormont parties Sir Chris Bryant was speaking after his appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday night.