The Latest Breaking News from Robbie Butler

Robbie Butler named Stormont health minister

It comes after Mike Nesbitt resigned from the post amid a fallout with UUP leader Jon Burrows.

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Robbie Butler set to be appointed Stormont’s health minister

The former Ulster Unionist deputy leader is expected to replace Mike Nesbitt, who quit on Tuesday amid a row with party leader Jon Burrows.

Evening Standard · Aug 20

Fresh bid to end hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland is ‘balanced’, MLA says

A previous bid to outlaw hunting wild mammals with dogs in the region was voted down.

Evening Standard · May 26

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

DUP's Carla Lockhart hits out at online abuse from 'faceless trolls'

The Upper Bann MP said she would continue to represent her community despite such personal attacks

Belfast Live · Jul 10, 2023

Windsor Framework a ‘sticking plaster’, says DUP leader Donaldson

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he is looking forward to negotiating with the Prime Minister and the Northern Ireland Secretary.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Stormont latest: US Government and Secretary of State call for Executive to be formed

"Critical and immediate challenges concerning the economy, health, and education are best addressed through the collective efforts of a devolved government"

Belfast Live · May 8, 2022

DUP leader urged to nominate deputy first minister to restore executive

Secretary of State Brandon Lewis is set to meet with the leaders of the Stormont parties on Monday.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2022

Lagan Valley NI election results as DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson tops poll and Alliance Party secures two seats

"Words are not enough - action is required."

Belfast Live · May 7, 2022

Swann credits poll-topping success to work of the health service

The UUP politician topped the poll in north Antrim.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022