‘I will judge UK Government against its actions and not words’ – Donaldson The DUP leader was speaking ahead of meetings between the Stormont parties and Prime Minister Boris Johnson later. The Independent UK · May 16, 2022
Sinn Fein 'doesn't need pep talk' from Boris Johnson ahead of protocol talks SINN Fein’s leader in Stormont has said political parties in Northern Ireland do not need a “pep talk” from Boris Johnson ahead of a meeting… The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2022
Action not words needed from Government amid NI Protocol stand-off, DUP warns The Prime Minister will meet the main Stormont parties on Monday in a bid to break the deadlock caused by the post-Brexit trading arrangements. The Independent UK · May 15, 2022
Ireland should follow Scotland's white paper example, expert says IRELAND should draw up an equivalent of the white paper which set out the case for Scottish independence in anticipation of a border poll getting… The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2022
PM ‘in cahoots’ with DUP on Stormont blocking tactics, Sinn Fein claims The Prime Minister is due to travel to Belfast on Monday for talks with Northern Ireland’s political leaders amid the latest powersharing impasse. The Independent UK · May 14, 2022
Brendan Hughes: Emma Little-Pengelly comeback shows DUP gearing up for electoral battles ahead Looking at the bigger picture for the DUP, the decision to co-opt Emma Little-Pengelly makes sense Belfast Live · May 14, 2022
Prime Minister's Northern Ireland Protocol threat a ‘further hammer blow’ to businesses THE UK Government has come under fire for plunging businesses in Scotland into further uncertainty as Boris Johnson threatens to rip up the Brexit… The National (Scotland) · May 14, 2022
Boris Johnson to visit Northern Ireland amid political crisis The Prime Minister will visit Northern Ireland on Monday after the Assembly could not be formed Belfast Live · May 13, 2022
Boris Johnson to visit Northern Ireland after DUP spark political crisis Boris Johnson is set to visit Northern Ireland on Monday amid a political crisis caused by the DUP blocking the election of a Speaker at Stormont,… The National (Scotland) · May 13, 2022
Boris Johnson to meet Sinn Fein’s Northern Ireland leader on Monday amid Stormont crisis Boris Johnson is set to visit Northern Ireland to meet with Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill on Monday amid a political crisis caused by the DUP blocking the election of a Speaker at Stormont. Evening Standard · May 13, 2022
PM to visit NI amid powersharing crisis after DUP blocks Assembly speaker DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he wanted to send a clear message to the UK Government and the EU. The Independent UK · May 13, 2022
DUP blocks election of Assembly speaker as MLAs return to Stormont The party’s leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has said he is sending a ‘clear message’ to the EU and the UK Government about the NI Protocol. The Independent UK · May 13, 2022
Boris Johnson at weekend retreat to decide on detonating his own Brexit deal Boris Johnson could unveil legislation to override parts of the Brexit agreement he struck, tearing up the Northern Ireland Protocol which prevents a hard border with the Republic Daily Mirror · May 13, 2022
Tories blame EU for Brexit mess as US tells UK to respect international law JACOB Rees-Mogg has claimed the EU is trying to make the UK “feel bad” about Brexit – as Unionists in Northern Ireland refuse to engage in… The National (Scotland) · May 13, 2022
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 DUP leader says he is sending ‘clear message’ to Government and EU over protocol The party is set to block the election of a new speaker during the first sitting of the Stormont Assembly.
Evening Standard · May 13, 2022 DUP paralyses Stormont as Northern Ireland protocol row deepens The Northern Ireland Assembly has begun to sit for the first time since the May 5 election
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2022 DUP condemned for paralysing Stormont as protocol row deepens ‘Stop pandering to the DUP’, prospective first minister Michelle O’Neill to tell Boris Johnson in planned visit on Monday
Belfast Live · May 13, 2022 Stormont Assembly to meet with DUP set to block election of new speaker Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has now said his party will not back a Speaker, which will leave the Assembly unable to function
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 Stormont Assembly to meet with DUP set to block election of new Speaker Ninety MLAs will gather in the chamber after last week’s Northern Ireland Assembly election saw Sinn Fein emerge as the largest party.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 Stormont Assembly to meet amid uncertainty over election of Speaker The DUP is refusing to nominate for the post of deputy First Minister as part of its protest over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The Independent UK · May 12, 2022 Emma Little Pengelly co-opted to replace Donaldson on Assembly benches Sir Jeffrey Donaldson signalled earlier this week that he intended to remain as an MP until issues with the NI Protocol are dealt with.
Belfast Live · May 12, 2022 Former DUP MP Emma Little-Pengelly named as new MLA for Lagan Valley She will replace her party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson as an Assembly member.
The Independent UK · May 12, 2022 DUP will decide on Friday whether to nominate Stormont Speaker – Donaldson Sinn Fein has called on the DUP to re-enter government this week.
Belfast Live · May 12, 2022 Michelle O'Neill urges DUP to enter new Stormont Executive The DUP said it will not nominate ministers until the UK Government acts over issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol
The Independent UK · May 12, 2022 Michelle O’Neill urges DUP to enter new Stormont Executive DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has not ruled out refusing to nominate a speaker, which would stop the Assembly from functioning, on Friday.