Sinn Fein leaders to boycott White House visit over US Gaza plan Michelle O’Neill says Trump’s comment on the mass expulsion of Palestinians is ‘something I cannot ignore’. Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2025
Northern Ireland Leader Refuses to Attend White House Events Over Trump's Comments on 'Forced Expulsion' of Gaza The First Minister of Northern Ireland has stated that she will not attend any events at the White House all year round in protest against Trump's planned takeover of the now-decimated Gaza Strip. Latin Times · Feb 21, 2025
Sinn Fein defends boycott of US visit for St Patrick’s Day events amid criticism Irish deputy premier Simon Harris said the party’s decision would not help any Palestinians. Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025
O’Neill: Ruling on shooting of IRA men confirmed what families ‘already knew’ Ms O’Neill welcomed the judgment of coroner Mr Justice Michael Humphreys over the 1992 ambush in Co Tyrone. Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025
DUP leader brands Sinn Fein boycott ‘reckless’ and ‘short-sighted’ The party confirms that DUP deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly would attend any event in the White House if invited. Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025
Sinn Fein’s US boycott does not help anybody in Palestine, Simon Harris says The Irish deputy premier was critical of what he described as an ‘easy’ stance from Sinn Fein. Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025
Sinn Fein to boycott White House St Patrick's Day over Gaza ethnic cleansing plan SENIOR Sinn Fein leaders have announced they will boycott the White House’s traditional St Patrick’s Day celebrations in protest over Donald… The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025
Sinn Fein leadership rules out White House visit Sinn Fein said it was ‘a principled stance against the threat of mass expulsion of the Palestinian people from Gaza’. The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
John Swinney to attend King Charles's 'dine and sleep' event for politicians JOHN Swinney will join the Prime Minister and King Charles in an event at Windsor ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 12, 2025
King hosts Prime Minister and devolved leaders at Windsor Sir Keir Starmer was invited along with the First Ministers of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025
King to host political leaders from across the UK at Windsor Castle Sir Keir Starmer, as well as devolved leaders from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, have been invited the event, it is believed. Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025
O’Neill and Little-Pengelly to meet King at Windsor Castle Sinn Fein’s Ms O’Neill previously met Charles when he visited Northern Ireland in 2022. Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025
Sinn Fein press UK Government to ‘stop dithering’ and commit to Casement rebuild The GAA ground in west Belfast has been closed for more than a decade amid delays to regeneration plans. Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
SDLP will not attend St Patrick’s Day events in Washington DC SDLP leader Claire Hanna said the party was taking the stance in protest at the US administration position on Gaza. Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025 Benn challenges Stormont to reform public services and balance books The NI Secretary delivered a speech in Belfast to mark the first anniversary of the return of devolved government to the region.
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025 Stormont has missed many opportunities to transform public services, Benn to say The NI Secretary is due to deliver a keynote speech in Belfast on Tuesday to mark a year since the return of restored government to the region.
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025 ‘Friendly working relationship’ between O’Neill and Little-Pengelly Michelle O’Neill said it was ‘not roses every day’ in her relationship with the deputy First Minister.
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025 O’Neill: Case for improved funding for Northern Ireland will continue to be made The First Minister said the Labour Government had been more engaged with Northern Ireland than the Tories.
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025 NI Executive has delivered ‘huge advances’ since Stormont was restored First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly have been speaking to mark a year since the return of devolution to NI.
Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025 Domestic violence victim calls for end to lad culture as new campaign launched The Power to Change campaign seeks to challenge misogynistic behaviours in Northern Ireland.
Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025 Government working hard to support Northern Ireland following Storm Eowyn – Benn Approximately 60,000 customers remain without electricity across Northern Ireland.
Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025 Deputy First Minister criticises Higgins over Gaza comments at Holocaust event Emma Little-Pengelly said the Republic’s president was ‘absolutely wrong’ to raise the issues at the annual Holocaust memorial event.
Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025 Stormont leaders urge network provider to compensate customers without power First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly called on NIE Networks to make goodwill payments to those cut off.
Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2025 Further support for Northern Ireland from London in Storm Eowyn aftermath More than 75,000 remained without power on Sunday evening after the severe weather on Friday.
Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2025 First and deputy First Ministers pause to remember Holocaust Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly attended an event to remember millions of victims and survivors at Belfast City Hall.