Chief constable pressed over ‘anger that lawbreaking has been seen to win’ A DUP delegation pressed Jon Boutcher to demonstrate that the law would be enforced. Evening Standard · Oct 13
UUP leader urges against ‘escalating Drumcree dispute’ to other parades Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows also urged all to stay within the law. Evening Standard · Oct 13
Chief Constable stands over Drumcree policing and assessment Jon Boutcher has faced criticism over his advice to Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant. Evening Standard · Oct 12
Sinn Féin and People Before Profit representatives receive police letters It comes as police seek to speak to a number of people around a protest on the Garvaghy Road against the Drumcree Orange Order parade. Evening Standard · Oct 8
DUP’s Robinson claims Sinn Féin is trying to ‘goad’ him into collapsing Stormont Gavin Robinson warned that ‘all options’ remain open to his party in its response to Sinn Féin members attending an unlawful protest in Portadown. Evening Standard · Sep 30
O’Neill says she has not been contacted by police and does not expect arrest The First Minister has faced criticism from political rivals for attending an unlawful parade in Portadown on Sunday. Evening Standard · Sep 29
O’Neill again fails to show for Assembly question but vows to attend next week Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said the First Minister should be prioritising answering questions on her controversial protest attendance. Evening Standard · Sep 29
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 · Sep 29
Future collapses of Stormont ‘could potentially gift wrap union to Sinn Fein’ Jon Burrows made the comments during his first address to a UUP party conference as leader. Evening Standard · Sep 26
DUP chief hails unionist unity over Drumcree as something to build on Gavin Robinson said his door is open to any unionist leader to discuss co operation in next year’s Assembly elections. Evening Standard · Sep 26
Unionism ‘has responsibility to give electorate something to vote for’ – Burrows The Ulster Unionist Party leader says he wants to win the confidence of those who do not vote as well as those who vote for other parties. Evening Standard · Sep 24
Long defends statement after accusations of misleading MLAs over murderer on run The Justice Minister faced questions as Gary Anderson remains at large after being granted temporary release from Maghaberry Prison. The Independent UK · Sep 21
TUV leader said he has not been approached over unionist co-operation Jim Allister was speaking after DUP leader Gavin Robinson pressed for unionist co-operation at next year’s Assembly election. Evening Standard · Sep 21
Unionists will not tolerate egos scuppering 2027 election opportunity – Robinson DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he had met UUP Jon Burrows and sees to TUV leader Jim Allister regularly. The Independent UK · Sep 17
Evening Standard · Sep 17 Dublin and London ‘directly challenged’ to prepare for Irish unity referendum Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald has called for action before 2030.
Evening Standard · Sep 16 UUP appoints independent expert to review Jeffrey Donaldson’s time in the party Leader Jon Burrows said anyone affected by the convicted sex abuser during his years in the party will have the opportunity to be heard.
Evening Standard · Sep 15 MLAs debate law that would criminalise conversion practices in NI The Private Member’s Bill has been tabled by Alliance Party deputy leader Eóin Tennyson.
Evening Standard · Sep 14 DUP never ‘hitched wagon’ to Donald Trump, Robinson says The DUP leader said his party’s past engagement with Mr Trump should not be misinterpreted as support for the US president.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14 Unionist leaders fume as devolved leaders hold historic Celtic Alliance meeting UNIONIST MSPs have fumed over a historic meeting which saw the three devolved leaders sign an agreement to put pressure on Westminster over…
Evening Standard · Aug 28 Call for former council chief to be stripped of OBE honour following conviction UUP leader Jon Burrows said he has written to request the move following Anne Donaghy’s conviction earlier this week for deleting an email
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Robbie Butler named Stormont health minister It comes after Mike Nesbitt resigned from the post amid a fallout with UUP leader Jon Burrows.
Evening Standard · Aug 20 Robbie Butler set to be appointed Stormont’s health minister The former Ulster Unionist deputy leader is expected to replace Mike Nesbitt, who quit on Tuesday amid a row with party leader Jon Burrows.
Evening Standard · Aug 20 UUP leader Jon Burrows set to announce new health minister Mike Nesbitt quit the role after a disagreement with Mr Burrows over plans for Causeway Hospital in Coleraine.
Evening Standard · Aug 19 Outgoing minister Nesbitt hailed as ‘constructive’ in tribute by health bodies They described Mike Nesbitt’s resignation as coming at a challenging time for the health service.
Evening Standard · Aug 19 UUP leader Burrows to unveil new Stormont health minister on Thursday The Ulster Unionist leader has moved to address the fallout from the acrimonious resignation of Mike Nesbitt as Stormont health minister.