DUP submits motion of no confidence in PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne Simon Byrne refused to resign following a marathon meeting of the Policing Board on Thursday. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
I’m not resigning, NI chief constable says after lengthy Policing Board meeting It comes after a court quashed actions taken against two junior officers following a Troubles commemoration event in 2021. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
Time for change at top of PSNI after court ruling, says Jeffrey Donaldson Chief Constable Simon Byrne is meeting the Policing Board to discuss the latest controversy. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
In Northern Ireland, even a data breach can be deadly – and the ripple effects could be disastrous The return of power-sharing has never been more urgent, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023
PSNI data breach may undermine ability to combat dissidents, Donaldson warns The force revealed last week that it had mistakenly released information about more than 10,000 officers and civilian staff. The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
Donaldson denies DUP split over Windsor Framework The party continues to deliberate on whether to end its ongoing blockade of devolution in Northern Ireland in protest at internal UK trade barriers. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Donaldson accuses DUP colleagues of briefing against the party The DUP leader expressed frustration at members he claimed were manufacturing attacks on the party to advance their own agendas. The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023
Definitive answer soon from Government on Windsor Framework concerns – Donaldson Michelle O’Neill said she did not share optimism that Stormont would return this autumn. The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
Stormont powersharing restoration talks making progress, Heaton-Harris says The NI Secretary has been meeting political leaders over the Stormont stalemate. The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Good progress in negotiations to secure Stormont restoration, Heaton-Harris says The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland said there would be no revamp for the Windsor Framework. The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Stormont stalemate is ‘totally unsustainable’, O’Neill tells Heaton-Harris Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is concluding a series of talks with party leaders. The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Ball in Government’s court over return of Stormont – Donaldson The DUP leader met with NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
MPs overturn attempts to remove immunity clause from Troubles legacy Bill MPs voted 292 to 200, majority 92, to disagree with the change to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Image of Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill placed on Eleventh Night bonfire An image of Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill has been placed on a bonfire in Co Tyrone. The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 Image of Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill placed on loyalist bonfire The picture was on a bonfire in the Eastvale area of Dungannon, Co Tyrone on Tuesday evening.
Belfast Live · Jul 11, 2023 Rathcoole bonfire effigy investigated as Jeffrey Donaldson urges peaceful Twelfth Also on Tuesday evening it emerged that an image of Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill has been placed on a bonfire in Co Tyrone
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 DUP leader calls for social media companies to ‘do more’ after MP abused Carla Lockhart was targeted after she appeared on the BBC’s Sunday Politics programme.
Irish Mirror · Jul 10, 2023 PSNI investigate burning of Irish flag and image of Taoiseach on bonfire as 'hate crime' 'Evidence is being gathered in respect of this in order to establish whether criminal offences have been committed.'
Belfast Live · Jul 10, 2023 Jeffrey Donaldson says Moygashel bonfire flag burning "wrong" "If people want to earn respect and have respect for their own identity and culture then they have got to show respect for others"
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Overwhelming majority of unionists oppose burning image of Taoiseach – Donaldson Police are investigating an incident at a bonfire in Co Tyrone at the weekend as a ‘hate crime’.
Irish Mirror · Jun 30, 2023 Politician criticised for 'liking' homophobic and anti-transgender tweet DUP councillor Stephen Mountray liked a Tweet reply saying 'there is no such thing as trans' however he has since unliked it
Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2023 DUP councillor criticised for 'liking' homophobic and anti-transgender tweet The tweet was responding to a photo of three Alliance MLAs, including two openly gay representatives, attending an LGBT event
Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2023 DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson warns return of devolved government at Stormont not inevitable He said there had been a "useful conversation about the preparations for the return of devolved government"
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023 Return of devolved government at Stormont is not inevitable, Donaldson warns Stormont party leaders have held their weekly meeting to discuss the restoration of the powersharing institutions.
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023 Preparations made for Stormont return but UK government response is needed – DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson spoke after a meeting with the head of the NI Civil Service, Jayne Brady.