DUP MP Sammy Wilson investigated by standards commissioner The commissioner’s website said Mr Wilson is accused of a ‘failure to declare an interest’. Evening Standard · Aug 3
Budget ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle rising cost of living – O’Neill Northern Ireland’s First Minister said instead of ‘real action’ to bring down bills, many will now face higher tax bills in the year ahead. The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025
Budget does not go far enough in public service investment – Stormont minister Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd said Rachel Reeves’ spending plan ‘strengthened the need’ for fiscal devolution in Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025
Aboriginal Australians perform for King at 40th anniversary of Uluru Handback Charles met Aboriginal owners of the Uluru National Park, which he visited in 1983, accompanied then by Diana, Princess of Wales. Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025
Keir Starmer back on familiar ground after walk-on part in the Trump show in Egypt PM tells Commons that ceasefire between Israel and Hamas only first tentative step to peace in the Middle East The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025
Northern Ireland will not be at forefront of Reform’s plans – Farage The Reform UK leader responded to criticism of earlier remarks that he would ‘renegotiate’ the Good Friday Agreement. Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025
Farage has no right to ‘tear up’ Good Friday Agreement – Hanna But DUP MP Sammy Wilson has backed the Reform UK leader’s plans to renegotiate the peace deal. Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025
DUP leader: Kneecap’s ‘balaclava has slipped’ DUP MP Sammy Wilson also described the rap trio as the ‘musical wing of Sinn Fein’. Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025
Miliband says Reforms claims of blocking sun are ‘conspiracy theories gone mad’ The Energy Secretary has said ‘clean, homegrown power’ is the only way for the UK to take back control of its energy market. Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025
MP apologises for code of conduct breach connected to overseas trip He visited Northern Cyprus from January 3 to January 6 this year. Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024
‘Cheaper to fly to Australia’ – NI MPs raise issues on Belfast to London flights The DUP’s Sammy Wilson referred to British Airways’ ‘monopoly’ on flights from Belfast City to London City Airport. Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024
MPs hit out at state of Belfast to London flights: ‘Cheaper to fly to Australia’ DUP’s Sammy Wilson referred to British Airways’ ‘monopoly’ on flights from Belfast City to London City The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024
Brexit row erupts over control of Gibraltar’s border David Cameron is set for a showdown with MPs on Monday over treaty for Gibraltar amid criticism that promise to ‘take back control’ has failed The Independent UK · May 19, 2024
Donaldson exit will not derail Northern Ireland power-sharing, say DUP leaders Party seeks to project stability after political earthquake of leader’s resignation over alleged sexual offences The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2024
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2024 OPINION - The day Theresa May lost her temper with a stunned Sammy Wilson Theresa May doesn't get angry – she gets to work. Like the rest of us, the former prime minister has doubts, ideas, emotions and ambitions, but for decades she kept them something of a secret. May managed to become leader of a nuclear-armed, permanent member of the UN Security Council…
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023 Government accused of ‘economic blackmail’ as NI misses out on Levelling Up cash Northern Ireland projects were awarded £120 million in the first two rounds of the fund.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023 More than 50 projects to benefit from £1bn in third tranche of levelling up fund The cash will be handed to projects that made unsuccessful bids in the last funding round.
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Windsor Framework implementation confirms Irish Sea border, DUP MP says Sammy Wilson said his party would not return to Stormont to implement the deal agreed between the UK and the EU.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023 Northern Ireland police chief urged to consider position over data breach DUP MP Sammy Wilson says serious questions must be asked at highest level of PSNI amid fears over safety of officers
Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2023 DUP MP Sammy Wilson named as member of UK climate-sceptic 'Net Zero Scrutiny Group' The group asked Boris Johnson to end environmental levies on household energy and end the ban on fracking
The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2023 ‘Light a fire in the nation’: Indigenous Australians stand up to hate and push for voice on Uluru statement anniversary As Australia moves towards the voice referendum, the meeting in the community of Mutitjulu was an honouring of the original delivery of the statement and a reminder of its significance
Belfast Live · May 11, 2023 Row over Joe Biden’s comments on ‘making sure the Brits didn’t screw around’ on Irish visit Biden visited Northern Ireland in April to mark 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Westminster ‘gaslighting’ Northern Irelanders over funding – DUP MP Sammy Wilson warned the ‘Barnett squeeze is getting greater’.
Belfast Live · Apr 12, 2023 President Biden meeting has 'not changed Stormont dynamic' - DUP "It doesn’t change the political dynamic in Northern Ireland, we know what needs to happen."
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Joe Biden is ‘anti-British’ pro-Irish nationalist, says DUP ‘Joe Biden hates the UK’, says ex-leader Arlene Foster – while DUP MP Sammy Wilson accuses president of ‘antipathy towards Protestants’