Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots The Stormont Speaker said Donaldson had tried to ‘extinguish’ his career. Evening Standard · Jun 30
Current and ex-DUP members knew of allegations about Jeffrey Donaldson, party says Information not reported through ‘appropriate channels’ and left DUP unable to formally respond, leader says The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
Chief constable says political ‘sniping’ over support for police must end Jon Boutcher urged party leaders to ‘come together to advocate for policing together’. Evening Standard · May 7
‘Live and let live’: Northern Ireland historian uncovers surprising era of tolerance of gay men Public records and private papers reveal compassion and tacit acceptance before ‘moral panic’ took hold in the 1950s and 1960s The Guardian - UK · May 3
This Week in History: From missing monks to Soviet standoffs Explore how major events between 23 and 29 March were captured on The Independent’s front pages The Independent UK · Mar 23
Trimble warned that review of Assembly must include decommissioning The 1998 Good Friday Agreement largely ended decades of violence in Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
King Charles makes history by praying publicly with Pope Leo Charles becomes first reigning British monarch to pray with a pope publicly since Henry VIII split from Rome in 1534 The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025
Pat Bradley obituary Chief electoral officer for Northen Ireland who never voted, to ensure no one questioned his independence The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025
DUP distance themselves from son of founder over comments about a united Ireland Ian Paisley said in a new BBC podcast that while he was open to conversations, he emphasised his identity is British. Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
Cenotaph wreath rules were changed to placate unionists, Blair-era files show Archives reveal political manoeuvring to ensure DUP’s inclusion in 2004 Remembrance Sunday ceremony The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025
Remembrance Sunday rules changed to protect NI peace process Newly-released files show ministers warned there were ‘pressing political reasons’ why both David Trimble and Ian Paisley should participate. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
Lord too ‘bitchy’ to lead North-South negotiations, records show Among nine names proposed by Unionists, the Irish side determined that George Thomas, Lord Tonypandy, is ‘widely disliked’ at the House of Commons. Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2024
Anna Lo obituary Northern Ireland’s first minority ethnic elected representative who helped create a new anti-racial discrimation law The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024
‘DUP took us for fools’: few in North Antrim mourn fall of House of Paisley Ian Paisley Jr blamed for loss of Northern Irish seat held by his family for more than 50 years at the general election The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024 Unionism in Northern Ireland is dying out – just look at the fall of the house of Paisley The election dealt a blow to the DUP. With so few young people supporting its cause, a referendum on uniting Ireland is unavoidable, says writer and campaigner Emma DeSouza
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024 Sinn Féin becomes Northern Ireland’s biggest Westminster party Voters turn against DUP which loses North Antrim seat held for over 50 years by Ian Paisley and his late father
The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2024 Sinn Fein become biggest party in Northern Ireland at Westminster SINN Fein have become the largest party in Northern Ireland at Westminster for the first time following a bruising night for the Democratic Unionist…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024 Sinn Féin on course to have more MPs than any other Northern Ireland party DUP loses Lagan Valley seat vacated by former leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Ian Paisley defeated in North Antrim
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023 Suella Braverman ‘encouraging extremists on all sides’, says Labour Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper led the criticism of Ms Braverman during an urgent question in the House of Commons.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2023 Labour MSP deletes tweet amid fears of electoral law breach A SCOTTISH Labour MSP has deleted a social media post amid concerns it may have breached electoral law.
Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2023 A People Under Siege author warns of dangers of unionist apathy Aaron Edwards says progressive unionism has been “eviscerated by Brexit”
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 Kiss star Gene Simmons calls for return of NI government Kiss star Gene Simmons has called for the return of the Stormont government, and spoken of his desire to meet the Taoiseach.
Metal Hammer · Jun 8, 2023 Hardline preacher-cum-politician Ian Paisley used to picket "evil" metal gigs in Ireland: yesterday his son invited Gene 'The Demon' Simmons to Parliament DUP founder Ian Paisley's Free Presbyterian Church used to condemn metal gigs as "evil personified": now his church-going MP son Ian Jr is on friendly terms with The Demon from Kiss
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023 Kiss frontman Gene Simmons given tour of parliament by DUP’s Ian Paisley American rock star enjoys ‘controlled chaos’ of Angela Rayner and Oliver Dowden facing off at deputy PMQs
Belfast Live · Jun 8, 2023 DUP MP Ian Paisley 'favour' helped Kiss land private jet, says Gene Simmons The US rocker said he was "grateful" to Mr Paisley for helping the band as they brought their End Of The Road tour to the UK