Parading dispute prompts further Assembly clashes at Stormont DUP members have rejected a claim from Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan that the current leader of unionism was loyalist activist Jamie Bryson. Evening Standard · 10h ago
Drumcree legal challenge raises questions over PSNI assessment of parade Barrister Denise Kiely, representing the residents, said ‘much remains uncertain’ after reading the Parades Commission ruling. Evening Standard · Sep 26
Orange Order announces plan for ‘limited’ Drumcree Parade The proposed march would involve 60 people walking on the Garvaghy Road. Evening Standard · Sep 3
DUP announces independent review into fresh claims involving Jeffrey Donaldson It will probe who knew what in terms of claims of inappropriate behaviour by the convicted paedophile before his arrest over historical sex offences. Evening Standard · Jun 26
‘No inkling’ of Donaldson’s abusive behaviour prior to arrest, says DUP minister Gordon Lyons also denied that loyalist activist Jamie Bryson has been exerting influence over Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party. Evening Standard · Jun 26
Belfast riots trigger renewed scrutiny over loyalist paramilitary influence The violent disturbances occurred in a nationalist area yet played out against a backdrop of union jacks The Guardian - UK · Jun 12
Stormont minister faces legal challenge over stance on trade with Israel Economy minister Caoimhe Archibald issued instructions to officials about not engaging in UK/Israel trade talks. Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025
Judge to consider admissibility of ‘decisive’ evidence in Soldier F prosecution The former paratrooper has been accused of two murders during a series of shootings in Londonderry in 1972 known as Bloody Sunday. Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025
‘Complete cloud of uncertainty’ around key evidence at Soldier F trial A defence lawyer said statements described by the prosecution as ‘decisive evidence’ were not admissible. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
Bryson and McKay cleared in Nama trial Co-accused Thomas O’Hara was also found not guilty by the judge at Belfast Crown Court on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025
Bryson and McKay found not guilty in ‘Nama trial’ Three men were cleared of all offences at Belfast Crown Court. Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025
Nama trial hears Stormont rules subverted to ’embarrass’ Peter Robinson The trial of loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, former Sinn Fein MLA Daithi McKay and Thomas O’Hara has got under way. The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Design work on Irish language station signs halted due to potential legal action Infrastricture Minister Liz Kimmins gave the go-ahead for the signage last week, but it has led to a row among Stormont Executive ministers. The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025
Stormont MLAs to vote on extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal The democratic consent exercise is required as part of the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework agreement. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024
Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024 Legal bid to stop Stormont vote on post-Brexit arrangements listed for hearing A judge will listen to arguments the day before the debate is due to take place in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024 Legal bid initiated to stop Stormont vote on NI post-Brexit trade arrangements Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson claims extending the measures for another four years would be unlawful.
International Business Times · Feb 2, 2024 Hardline N.Ireland Unionists Angry At Powersharing 'Surrender Deal' Some grassroots loyalists in a unionist area of Northern Ireland have been left dismayed by this week's deal struck between the main pro-UK party and the British government, venting their anger at a recent gathering.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024 After a historic deal in Northern Ireland, what next? Old political battles on a reshaped field Both the details and the repercussions of the new Northern Ireland plan will be aggressively contested, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
Top News · Jan 30, 2024 Northern Ireland's Largest Unionist Party Ends Boycott, Restoring Power-Sharing The Democratic Unionist Party in Northern Ireland agrees to end a boycott, paving the way for the restoration of a power-sharing government with Sinn Fein.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024 Northern Irish parties meet to chart Stormont return after DUP backs deal Ministerial posts could be filled within days after DUP’s decision to end boycott of power sharing
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024 Tuesday briefing: The late night vote to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland In today’s newsletter: how the DUP finally brought two-year boycott of Stormont assembly to an end
The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2024 Stormont power sharing in sight as Northern Ireland DUP accepts post-Brexit deal Sinn Féin will get to nominate its inaugural first minister after Westminster legislates to end checks on goods moving within UK and imposition of EU law
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Young loyalists looking at ‘non-political solutions’ to Irish Sea border Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson was giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Donaldson says he will not ‘bow to threats’ amid warning of loyalist protests In response to a letter sent by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, the DUP leader said his party would not be intimidated over any return to Stormont.
Belfast Live · Jul 9, 2023 Irish flag and a poster of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar burnt on Co Tyrone bonfire The pyre was lit around 11pm following a parade and an address by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson