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Blair proposed SDLP Irish nationalists support England at World Cup, papers show

Unsealed documents show British PM’s idea in 2002 did not go down well with Northern Ireland politician

The Guardian - UK

Blair asked if Irish nationalists would support England in World Cup

Sir Tony Blair appeared tired while making the remark in 2002.

The Independent UK

Stormont votes to extend post-Brexit trade arrangements for four more years

The vote passed on a straight majority basis in the face of opposition from unionist MLAs.

Evening Standard

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Northern Ireland votes to extend post-Brexit trade arrangements for four more years

The vote passed on a straight majority basis in the face of opposition from unionist MLAs.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland votes to continue Brexit arrangements for another four years

Assembly votes to keep special trading arrangements despite long-held division with unionist opposition

The Guardian - UK

MLAs continue to debate extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

The chambers heard contrasting views on arrangements that have created economic barriers on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Stormont MLAs to vote on extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

The democratic consent exercise is required as part of the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework agreement.

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Allister accuses SDLP chief of putting nationalism over ‘democratic credentials’

The pair had a heated exchange during the second reading of Mr Allister’s European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill.

Evening Standard

December date pencilled in for Stormont vote on post-Brexit trade arrangements

Members are likely to vote on a majority basis to continue with the contentious rules and regulations that govern trade between the region and GB.

Evening Standard

Stormont urged to consider infrastructure fund to progress Tribeca plan

Redevelopment of the area around North Street in the city centre has made little progress since it was approved in 2020.

Evening Standard

First Minister Michelle O’Neill ‘wishes Trump well’ following election

Ms O’Neill said her priority in dealing with any US administration is the peace process and Gaza.

Evening Standard

Mixed reaction from Northern Ireland’s political leaders to Trump presidency

SDLP leader Claire Hanna expressed concern while TUV leader Jim Allister said the Republican was the better candidate.

Evening Standard

Johnson’s Brexit left ‘wholly negative legacy’ across Ireland, says new SDLP leader

Claire Hanna lambasts arrogance of former PM and ‘stinking status quo’ in Stormont that has stifled ambition

The Guardian - UK

Vote to continue NI Brexit deal the ‘most significant’ in Assembly’s history

TUV leader Jim Allister said MLAs were being asked to ‘surrender’ sovereignty to Brussels.

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The Guardian - UK

Ex-TV news presenter Mike Nesbitt to return as Ulster Unionists’ leader

Health minister at Stormont was the sole candidate to replace Doug Beattie when nominations shut

The Guardian - UK

Colum Eastwood resigns as leader of Northern Ireland’s SDLP

The 41-year-old says it is right time for someone new to take the role as he backs MP Claire Hanna

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says ‘more details’ to come on changes to smoking laws – as it happened

PM says it is important ‘to get balance right’ amid reports that smoking in beer gardens could be curbed

The Guardian - UK

Prospect of Irish unification referendum remains remote despite Sinn Féin gains

Party’s advances in Northern Ireland contrast with slump in Ireland, while new Labour government is keen to bury issue

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Labour MP protests swearing-in as he calls for a monarchy-free UK

CLIVE Lewis has become the only Labour MP of this session so far to be sworn into Westminster "under protest" ...

The Guardian - UK

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 Conversation

Sinn Féin could be about to become Northern Ireland’s biggest party at Westminster

In the 2019 general election, Sinn Féin won seven seats in Westminster, one fewer than its main unionist rivals, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). However, such is the disarray in unionist politics at the moment that Sinn Féin may only need to hold these seven seats to emerge as the…

The Conversation

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 Guardian - UK

Refugee braves racist abuse to become Northern Ireland’s first black mayor

Lilian Seenoi-Barr, who arrived from Kenya in 2010, will make history when she receives chain of office in Derry

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Historic shift: Irish nationalist appointed as Northern Ireland's First Minister

In a significant development, Northern Ireland has appointed an Irish nationalist as the First Minister, marking a historic shift in the region's politics.

The Independent UK

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.

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