Jon Boutcher ‘very honoured’ to take up PSNI chief constable role Mr Boutcher was previously appointed as the interim head of the service pending the outcome of interviews. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Chris Heaton-Harris pledges ‘support where possible’ for flood-hit communities The Northern Ireland Secretary said the recent floods have been ‘devastating for those affected’. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Calls grow for financial aid from UK Government after Northern Ireland floods Businesses in Downpatrick were beginning the clean-up operation after some were nearly entirely submerged in water. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Shadow Northern Ireland secretary criticises flooding support Hilary Benn was speaking after severe flooding hit areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh following heavy rain last week. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
DUP talks with government ‘have not concluded’ – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson The DUP leader said his party will be meeting the government later this week, adding that gaps remain. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Momentum on restoring powersharing in Northern Ireland ‘seems to have ebbed’ Powersharing is unable to function in Northern Ireland without the support of the region’s largest unionist and nationalist parties. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Long-serving DUP Assembly member David Hilditch dies DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP offered his condolences to the family and friends of his long-time colleague. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Extending powersharing deadlock into 2024 is ‘unthinkable’, says McDonald The Sinn Fein party president claims the public’s patience with the DUP blockade of Stormont has ‘worn out’. The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Donaldson says he cannot be certain Stormont will return by end of year The DUP leader has repeated that ‘significant’ gaps remain between the UK Government and his party’s position. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Significant gaps still remain in trade border impasse talks – Donaldson The DUP leader said he would not put a timetable on any deal with the Government. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
‘Why would we want to be part of the UK?’ Young people will probably soon deliver a united Ireland Disillusioned with Stormont and Brexit, 18 to 24-year-olds want progressive change – and don’t see it happening in the union, says writer Emma DeSouza The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023
Families of Shankill Road bomb victims unveil memorial on anniversary of attack A church service also took place at West Kirk Presbyterian Church. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Sunak says east-west council proposed by DUP has ‘considerable merit’ DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson argued for the idea at his party’s conference at the weekend. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
‘No justification’ in DUP delay in returning to Stormont – Finucane The Sinn Fein MP was speaking as DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson suggested the next few weeks will be ‘vital’. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Northern Ireland political stability ‘important’ for investors – US ambassador Jane Hartley said she encouraged DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to keep making efforts to restore the Stormont powersharing institutions.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023 DUP making ‘progress’ in post-Brexit trade talks, says Donaldson Party leader tells conference DUP will not revive power-sharing in Northern Ireland unless concerns are addressed
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Powersharing essential for building Union case, Donaldson tells DUP conference The leader delivered his keynote speech at his party’s annual conference in Belfast.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 DUP talking to Labour but pressing for deal for return with current Government DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he does not want to wait another year for a deal that will allow his party to return to Stormont.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Donaldson hopes for resolution to trade border impasse talks within weeks The DUP leader insisted he is committed to working with the current UK Government to achieve a deal to restore Stormont.
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 PM hopeful that talks with DUP moving to ‘positive’ conclusion, says Varadkar Northern Ireland’s main unionist party is boycotting the powersharing institutions at Stormont in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Gaps remain between Government and DUP on trade border impasse, says Donaldson DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson addressed a meeting of his party executive in Lurgan, Co Armagh on Thursday night.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Bertie Ahern calls for restoration of Stormont before end of November Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he would be ‘very disappointed’ if Stormont is not restored by the end of next month.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Call to ‘redouble’ efforts to resurrect Stormont Assembly Labour veteran Hilary Benn spent two days in Northern Ireland on his first official visit since his appointment by Sir Keir Starmer.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 DUP gathering will deal with ‘routine business’ – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson There had been speculation over the planned gathering in Lurgan, Co Armagh, in terms of the party’s boycott of the Stormont Assembly.
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.