The Latest Breaking News from Mary Lou McDonald

Irish unification bill blocked over 'similarities to failed 2014 referendum plan'

The Irish prime minister has voted down a Sinn Fein-led bill that would have mandated the production of a report into reunification

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7

NI finances need to move on to ‘long-term sustainable footing’ – Benn

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with the leaders of Executive parties on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Brave care worker who protected children should be recognised – McDonald

Leanne Flynn received a significant injury after intervening when a group of small children were attacked by Riad Bouchaker.

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Disorder ‘orchestrated by loyalist and far-right thugs’, McDonald says

Irish premier Micheál Martin said the stabbing attack on Monday was ‘savage’.

Evening Standard · Jun 10

Three devolved governments. Three paths to independence

THERE hasn’t been much to excite or inspire Scotland’s independence movement in the last few years

The National (Scotland) · May 28

Irish gangland figure fails in Dublin byelection bid for seat in parliament

Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch comes fourth in contest won by Daniel Ennis of Social Democrats

The Guardian - UK · May 24

McDonald ‘feels no leadership pressure’ as by-election counting continues

Daniel Ennis is ahead in Dublin Central, while Fine Gael’s Sean Kyne and Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas are neck-and-neck in Galway West.

Evening Standard · May 23

Westminster ‘chaos’ underlines need to ‘break shackles’, says O’Neill

Stormont’s First Minister met in London with the SNP and Plaid Cymru following their election victories in Scotland and Wales.

Evening Standard · May 14

‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Evening Standard · May 7

Mary Lou McDonald calls for by‑election backing to pressure Government

The Sinn Fein leader said a unity referendum by 2030 is still possible and she hoped unionist political leaders would see the ‘chance of real wins’.

Evening Standard · Apr 25