The Latest Breaking News from Sinn Féin

Elections pit mainstream parties against far-right newcomers amid hardening public mood on asylum policy

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…

Campaign will be a test for two new first ministers and could put fresh pressure on Stormont power sharing

Former civil servant who investigated Partygate says power-sharing executive was prone to ‘silo working’ and leaks

Police Service of Northern Ireland seeks to end ‘unhelpful speculation’ after DUP leader charged with alleged sexual offences

While there is no immediate threat to Northern Ireland assembly, DUP hardliners may try to make waves

Higher education minister will become taoiseach in April after shock resignation of Leo Varadkar

He lacked the gifts to succeed in the bearpit of Irish politics, yet did. And he escapes the battle that looms for his successor, says journalist Tommie Gorman

Editorial: Ireland’s taoiseach resigned because his political touch is weakening. But he deserves Britain’s gratitude

In his opening comments, Varadkar stated that his reasons for stepping down were both “personal and political”

Sinn Féin members pay tribute to Dugdale, who was also involved in 1974 art heist and police station attack using hijacked helicopter