Stormont challenged to strengthen race hate legislation The call came from a member of the Muslim community in Northern Ireland who said many still feel they are not protected. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2024
Northern Ireland politicians clash over health, the union, and Israel-Gaza war in TV debate – as it happened Representatives from DUP, Sinn Féin, UUP, SDLP and Alliance to face off from 9pm The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024
‘People need a bit of hope’: cost of living crisis challenges unionism as key election issue in Belfast East In Northern Ireland’s capital, the election is being fought between unionists and ‘neithers’ – with poverty, crumbling public services and crime at the forefront The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024
Northern Ireland: the three electoral threats keeping the DUP awake at night “Get Brexit done” was the slogan that carried then prime minister Boris Johnson to an 80-seat majority in the 2019 general election. And sure enough, his government did indeed go on to secure the UK’s exit from the European Union. The Conversation · Jun 10, 2024
Election 2024: how many seats every party in Westminster is defending – and what they are aiming for on July 4 With polls predicting huge losses for the Conservatives and huge gains for Labour, the election campaign so far has focused on the battle between the two biggest parties in Westminster. But the parliamentary dynamics are exceptionally fluid this year. Here’s a summary of where every party in Westminster currently stands… The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024
PSNI data breach may undermine ability to combat dissidents, Donaldson warns The force revealed last week that it had mistakenly released information about more than 10,000 officers and civilian staff. The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
Varadkar to underline ‘pressing’ need for return of powersharing Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said there was no clarity as to whether the Stormont institutions would be revived this autumn. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Fears for police officers’ safety after catastrophic data breach in Northern Ireland The breach reportedly involved the personal data of everyone within the PSNI, including chief constable Simon Byrne The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
Stormont Assembly institutions ‘fundamentally unstable’, says Alliance leader Naomi Long said reform of the Assembly was needed for good and stable government. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Alliance's Naomi Long says 'anomaly' in Derry and Strabane election count prompted legal challenge The party has lodged an election petition with the High Court in Belfast which could result in a recount Belfast Live · Jun 6, 2023
Counting resumes in Northern Ireland local elections as Sinn Fein storms ahead COUNTING has resumed in the Northern Ireland council elections with Sinn Fein remaining on course to become the largest party in local government. The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2023
Counting resumes in Northern Ireland local government elections Sinn Fein remains on course to become the largest party across the 11 councils. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
NI Election: Council poll results send message that Stormont must return insists Sinn Fein In terms of the share of the first preference votes, Sinn Fein had 31.1% of first preferences of votes counted so far Belfast Live · May 19, 2023
NI election: Green Party Northern Ireland leader loses seat on Belfast City Council He is the second Green Party leader to lose their seat in a year Belfast Live · May 19, 2023
The Independent UK · May 19, 2023 Green Party Northern Ireland leader loses seat on Belfast City Council Mal O’Hara remained in contention until the final stage of the count in the Castle District Electoral Area.
Belfast Live · May 17, 2023 Northern Ireland council election: Key battlegrounds as parties compete for votes Some of the battles to look out for in each of the 11 council areas
Belfast Live · May 11, 2023 Green Party aims to 'bounce back stronger' in Northern Ireland council election Launching their election manifesto, Green Party leader Mal O'Hara said voters do not want a "rehash" of last year's Stormont poll
Belfast Live · May 6, 2023 King's Coronation: Belfast director Sir Kenneth Branagh says ceremony 'moving' NI connections to Royal occasion included Belfast choir
Belfast Live · May 5, 2023 NI Council Elections 2023: Alliance candidate hoping for ‘groundbreaking’ first Fermanagh council seat The party does not currently have any elected representatives in the county
Belfast Live · May 4, 2023 Naomi Long defends Alliance after 'paperwork issue' forces election candidate to withdraw The party faced criticism after a candidate who hoped to become NI's first refugee elected councillor was unable to stand for election
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 Northern Ireland budget will ‘decimate public services’ – Alliance Party leader In the absence of a devolved government Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris was responsible for setting the budget for Northern Ireland.
Belfast Live · May 4, 2023 Alliance leader Naomi Long hits back at Northern Ireland secretary over Stormont budget remarks She said that "rather than lecture and ignore his own flaws", Chris Heaton-Harris should work with Stormont parties
Belfast Live · May 1, 2023 Northern Ireland poll suggests support for DUP is up Jeffrey Donaldson says findings show his party is “closing the gap and building support in our continuing opposition to the protocol”
Belfast Live · Apr 28, 2023 Alliance's Naomi Long defends party response to drink-driving controversy She rejected suggestions of a lack of transparency after Alliance refused to answer questions when new details came to light
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023 DUP will not bow to pressure from presidents and prime ministers, MLA insists Emma Little-Pengelly said the DUP was a party of devolution and wanted to return to Stormont when their concerns had been addressed.