Labour says Sunak’s £1,000 bet with Piers Morgan over Rwanda policy shows he’s ‘out of touch’ – as it happened SNP condemns Sunak’s £1,000 Rwanda bet as ‘grotesque, callous and downright cruel’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024
Monday briefing: The landmark moment at Stormont which renews questions over Northern Ireland’s future In today’s newsletter: A power-sharing agreement in Stormont will see a Sinn Féin first minister for the first time in Northern Irish history – here’s what could happen next The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024
Rishi Sunak visits Northern Ireland to meet new power-sharing executive PM hails ‘fantastic cause for optimism’ as he seeks to put his stamp on success of Stormont reconvening The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024
N.Irish Leader O'Neill Predicts Irish Unity Vote Within Decade Northern Ireland has begun a "decade of opportunity" during which it will hold a vote on unification with Ireland, the UK territory's first nationalist leader said in an interview aired Sunday. International Business Times · Feb 4, 2024
‘I will be a first minister for all’: Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill marks historic moment for once unionist state Countdown for republicans to potential Irish unification ticks louder as new first minister pledges to ‘serve everyone equally’ at Stormont The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024
Historic Return: Irish Nationalist Becomes Northern Ireland's First Minister Irish nationalist Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Ireland's first minister as the government returns after a two-year boycott by unionists. Top News · Feb 3, 2024
Michelle O'Neill: The New Face Of Irish Nationalism Michelle O'Neill, who on Saturday made history by becoming the first nationalist head of Northern Ireland's provincial government, embodies a new generation of progressive Irish republicans. International Business Times · Feb 3, 2024
For the first time, an Irish nationalist leads Northern Ireland's government Sinn Fein VP Michelle O'Neill became first minister in the government that under the terms of the 1998 Good Friday peace accord shares power between Northern Ireland's two main communities. WEKU · Feb 3, 2024
Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Irish first minister as power sharing resumes in Stormont Sinn Fein representative to become first nationalist to hold role Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2024
What does return to power sharing mean for Northern Ireland? After a two-year DUP boycott, the Northern Ireland assembly is to reconvene with a Sinn Féin first minister The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024
Michelle O’Neill: Sinn Féin leader from IRA family who has vowed to respect royals She’s pledged to be first minister ‘for all’ and her ability to navigate political tensions will shape her Stormont tenure The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024
Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill appointed first minister as Stormont reconvenes Northern Ireland assembly members gather to restore power sharing after two-year DUP boycott The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024
O'Neill To Make History As N. Ireland's First Nationalist Leader Michelle O'Neill on Saturday becomes the first nationalist leader of Northern Ireland's government, when the assembly returns after the end of a two-year boycott by the biggest pro-UK party. International Business Times · Feb 3, 2024
Hardline N.Ireland Unionists Angry At Powersharing 'Surrender Deal' Some grassroots loyalists in a unionist area of Northern Ireland have been left dismayed by this week's deal struck between the main pro-UK party and the British government, venting their anger at a recent gathering. International Business Times · Feb 2, 2024
Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2024 What has Northern Ireland’s DUP agreed with the UK over EU trade? The Northern Ireland Assembly is set to return after a two-year political paralysis caused by Brexit row.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024 With Sinn Féin in first minister post, has the republicans’ day come at last? Michelle O’Neill has taken the top job but Irish unity is unlikely to be ‘within touching distance’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024 New Northern Ireland Brexit trade rules approved paving way for power sharing Stormont could soon be back up and running, ending two-year boycott of power sharing that has destabilised the country
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024 Northern Ireland to get new Brexit trade rules in deal to restore power sharing ‘UK internal market’ to be created to ease unionist fears over de facto border in the Irish Sea
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024 Sinn Féin says united Ireland ‘within touching distance’ as Stormont deal agreed Party prepares to claim Northern Ireland first minister post for first time with power sharing set to resume
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 Sinn Féin’s rising tally of lawsuits fuels fears it is trying to stifle scrutiny The Irish PM has accused the party of trying to take away democracy through threats as press freedom organisations raise concerns
The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2023 'Importance of devolution' on agenda as Humza Yousaf meets Sinn Fein leader FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf discussed “the importance of restoring devolved institutions in Northern Ireland” when he met with Sinn Fein depute…
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023 O’Neill says she believes powersharing could be restored within weeks The Sinn Fein Stormont leader was in Stormont for a meeting with Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 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 3, 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’.