‘Battle a day’ at Stormont Executive, says minister Andrew Muir also said he would not rule out the administration collapsing before the next Assembly election due in 2027. Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
Parties across divide in Northern Ireland unite against digital ID cards Parties from Sinn Fein to the DUP have described the proposed scheme as ‘the wrong approach’. The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
Kneecap rapper vows ‘we will not be silenced’ as terror case thrown out Liam Og O hAnnaidh was accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah. Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025
First Minister ‘strongly welcomes’ case against Kneecap rapper being dismissed The charge against Liam Og O hAnnaidh was thrown out following a technical error in the way it was brought. Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025
NI First Minister slams proposed Brit-Card as ‘ludicrous’ The announcement will be made by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a speech on Friday. Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025
Do not ‘sell your soul’ sipping champagne with Donald Trump – Michelle O’Neill The First Minister faced questions over why she did not attend a state banquet with the US president. Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025
Securing confidence of victims paramount for new legacy framework – Sinn Fein Northern Ireland political parties have given a mixed response to a new legacy framework published by the UK and Irish governments. The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025
Public spat with O’Neill has not damaged powersharing Executive, Robinson says They disagreed publicly after the Army withdrew from a jobs fair in Londonderry. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
John Swinney rejects calls to boycott white-tie banquet in Donald Trump's honour JOHN Swinney has rejected calls to boycott a state banquet at Windsor Castle in Donald Trump’s honour. The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025
Boycotting Trump banquet ‘doesn’t change anything’ – Little-Pengelly First Minister Michelle O’Neill has insisted she is comfortable with her decision not to attend the event at Windsor Castle. The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
O’Neill ‘comfortable’ about decision not to attend Trump banquet at Windsor The First Minister made the comment when she appeared before her scrutiny committee. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025
O’Neill and Little-Pengelly deny ‘toxic’ relationship is hindering delivery The First Minister and deputy First Minister appeared before their Stormont scrutiny committee on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025
DUP says Executive ‘delivering’ as SDLP brands it ‘comatose’ MLAs returned to Stormont on Monday after the summer recess. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025
Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Irish presidential race The Sinn Fein leader said her name would ‘not go forward’ as the party’s nominee for president. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025 O’Neill urges PM to use peace deal’s 30th anniversary to announce unity poll Stormont’s Sinn Fein First Minister said calling a referendum on Irish unification would mark the ‘fulfilment’ of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025 Next Irish president should use office to advocate for unification – O’Neill The Sinn Fein vice president refused to be drawn on whether her own party would be running a candidate in next month’s presidential election.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025 O’Neill insists Executive disagreements are not a sign of Stormont instability The First Minister said there was a lot of common ground uniting the four parties in Northern Ireland’s devolved mandatory coalition government.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Harris: UK and Ireland ‘close’ to legacy framework Over the past year, the UK and Irish Governments have engaged in a process for ‘root and branch’ reform of the Legacy Act and the ICRIR.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Post-Brexit rules leave small businesses ‘bewildered’ A review heard how businesses had taken on ‘a considerable number of extra burdens’ due to new trade rules
Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025 Small businesses ‘bewildered’ by post-Brexit trade rules, says major review The independent review was carried out by a former Northern Ireland secretary on behalf of the British Government.
Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025 New watchdog for public appointments in Northern Ireland confirmed Claire Keatinge is going to take up the role later this week after a four year vacancy in the role.
Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025 Letter urges Prime Minister to recall Parliament over Gaza emergency The letter has been sent by a number of politicians from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025 Scottish first minister calls Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘genocide’ for first time John Swinney is second UK leader, after Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill, to use term in relation to Israel’s actions in Gaza
Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025 First Minister disappointed to not attend Belfast Pride this year Organisers have asked political parties to stay away after Stormont backed a ban on puberty blockers.
International Business Times UK · Jul 23, 2025 Maguiresbridge Shooting: Two People Dead and Two Hospitalised In Northern Ireland; What's the Motive Behind the Shooting? A shooting in a small Northern Ireland village this morning has left two dead and two hospitalised.