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The Latest Breaking News from SDLP

David Trimble’s journey from hardliner to first minister

The former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has died at the age of 77.

The Independent UK

Former Northern Ireland first minister David Trimble dies aged 77

Former Northern Ireland first minister David Trimble has died, the Ulster Unionist Party has announced.

The National (Scotland)

Good Friday Agreement architect and former UUP leader Lord Trimble dies

The Nobel Peace Prize winner died on Monday at the age of 77 following an illness.

The Independent UK

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Analysis: What the SDLP forming Assembly opposition means for Stormont in reality

Over time it has the potential to change the power dynamic

Belfast Live

Hundreds march to call for action after drugs-related deaths in Belfast

There were calls for accessible services to support the vulnerable as well as safe consumption rooms for drugs.

Belfast Live

White balloons released as hundreds march to mark drugs-related deaths

Fifteen people have died in Belfast in what have been described as drugs-related deaths since the start of June.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland secretary Shailesh Vara 'determined to avoid fresh Stormont elections'

He also rejected as "absolute and utter nonsense" reports that he once asked an official if he needed a passport to go to Derry

Belfast Live

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Change of UK leader could herald 'new start' in Brussels-London relationship, says Simon Coveney

'We hope that the new prime minister won’t pursue a strategy of breaking international law and breaking their word to Ireland and the EU'

Irish Mirror

NI Protocol Bill clears the Commons with UK Government ‘top priority’ pledge

Critics of the proposals believe it risks breaching international law.

The Independent UK

‘Whitewash’ Troubles legacy legislation clears the House of Commons

MPs voted 282 votes to 217, majority 65, to give the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill a third reading.

The Independent UK

SDLP political director steps down after Stormont Assembly election losses

The senior SDLP figure said that after a "difficult" election he had decided to focus on "rebuilding" the party in North and West Belfast

Belfast Live

Irish premier leads tributes to Irish News owner James Fitzpatrick

The long-time owner of the newspaper has died at the age of 92.

The Independent UK

NI’s former top judge criticises Stormont parties for ‘doing nothing’ on legacy

Sir Declan Morgan was involved in heated exchanges with politicians from the region during an appearance before a Westminster Committee.

The Independent UK

Call for action on homeless and addiction crisis after six deaths on Belfast's streets in two weeks

"We often hear of the housing crisis but we have gone beyond that now and I would call it a disaster."

Belfast Live

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The Independent UK

What is the Good Friday Agreement?

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

The Independent UK

52 of 90 MLAs sign letter to Johnson rejecting legislation to amend NI Protocol

The MLAs represent Sinn Fein, the SDLP and the centre-ground Alliance Party.

The Independent UK

What is the Good Friday Agreement?

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

Belfast Live

The new Lord Mayors dominating the top positions on Northern Ireland's councils

There are some new faces at the helm of our 11 local authorities

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A Labour government would axe laws that override NI protocol, Starmer vows

The Labour leader was in Belfast on Friday for talks with political leaders on the impasse over the contentious post-Brexit trading arrangements.

The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer meets political leaders during visit to Belfast

The Labour leader met Alliance leader Naomi Long, SDLP chief Colum Eastwood and outgoing Stormont Speaker Alex Maskey.

Belfast Live

EU phone charger rules will become default across UK despite Brexit, says SDLP's Claire Hanna

The new rules will apply to Northern Ireland because of Brexit's Protocol but not in Great Britain

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Micheal Martin opposes motion to end Fianna Fail partnership with the SDLP

It comes as the party's youth wing called for an end to the partnership that was formed in 2019.

Belfast Live

Taoiseach urges Boris Johnson to 'steady the ship' and pull back from overriding Brexit Protocol

Micheál Martin said "unilateralism will not work" as he urged the UK government to negotiate with the EU

Belfast Live

Taoiseach Micheál Martin opposes bid to end Fianna Fáíl partnership with the SDLP

The Fianna Fáíl leader told Belfast Live the cross-border alliance with the SDLP is "strong" and "will continue"

Belfast Live

Taoiseach to unveil a bust of former SDLP leader John Hume at European Parliament

The bust of the Nobel laureate, a key architect of the Good Friday Agreement, marks his contribution during his 25 years as an MEP

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