The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Referendum on Irish unification is 'not even on the horizon,' says Starmer

LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out any hope of a referendum on Irish re-unification should he become the UK's next prime minister.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023

PM hopeful that talks with DUP moving to ‘positive’ conclusion, says Varadkar

Northern Ireland’s main unionist party is boycotting the powersharing institutions at Stormont in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

Gaps remain between Government and DUP on trade border impasse, says Donaldson

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson addressed a meeting of his party executive in Lurgan, Co Armagh on Thursday night.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Will you need ID to vote in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election?

ON Thursday, voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West will go to the polls, where a new UK Government rule will be in place ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023

Covid victim died alone in hospital on same day as Downing St party, inquiry hears

The second stage of the UK Covid-19 inquiry is examining key decisions made by the UK Government between January 2020 and February 2022.

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023

Legacy Act ‘must have a replacement’ to help NI overcome ‘collective trauma’

Shadow secretary of state Hilary Benn held meetings around the controversial Government Act during a visit to Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Call to ‘redouble’ efforts to resurrect Stormont Assembly

Labour veteran Hilary Benn spent two days in Northern Ireland on his first official visit since his appointment by Sir Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

NI Covid victim died in hospital on same day as Downing St party, inquiry hears

The second stage of the UK Covid-19 inquiry is examining key decisions made by the UK Government between January 2020 and February 2022.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

DUP gathering will deal with ‘routine business’ – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

There had been speculation over the planned gathering in Lurgan, Co Armagh, in terms of the party’s boycott of the Stormont Assembly.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Stormont parties meet with shadow Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn

It is Mr Benn’s first visit to Northern Ireland since his appointment last month.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023