Prime Minister denies throwing veterans ‘to the wolves to pander to Sinn Fein’ Former defence minister Mark Francois pressed Sir Keir Starmer on plans for the Northern Ireland Legacy Act. Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024
O’Neill says she’s focused on Stormont delivery after four weeks of questioning The Sinn Fein First Minister insisted the powersharing Executive at Stormont remained stable following recent controversies involving her party. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024
‘No armed groups should exist in this day and age’ – O’Neill The First Minister was asked whether the IRA Army Council currently has any influence over Sinn Fein. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
O’Neill insists she can still lead as First Minister in stormy committee meeting The First Minister repeatedly refused to answer political questions relating to Sinn Fein controversies. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
McDonald offers ‘full’ apology to teenager sent inappropriate texts by senator The Sinn Fein leader said she has written to the teenager and his mother ‘offering a full, unequivocal and sincere apology’. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
DUP says Sinn Fein has questions to answer over damage to former mayor portrait A Sinn Fein Assembly employee has resigned from the party following the attack on Lord Wallace Browne’s portrait at Belfast City Hall. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
O’Neill ‘fully accepts’ young person was 16 when sent inappropriate texts Northern Ireland’s First Minister had previously stated party records showed the teenager was 17 when the texts were sent. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
Sinn Fein employee resigns after damage to DUP portrait The party said the police had been informed after the incident at Belfast City Hall. Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024
UK Government 'could face court challenge' to force Irish unity referendum THE UK Government could face a court challenge to force an Irish unity referendum, according to deputy leader of Sinn Fein Pearse Doherty ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2024
PM Starmer Wraps Up UK Tour After Visit To N.Ireland New Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday wrapped up a whistlestop tour of the UK, promising Northern Ireland's leaders "a different way of doing politics" following years of Brexit turmoil. International Business Times · Jul 8, 2024
Keir Starmer meets Sinn Fein First Minister as he looks for 'better Brexit deal' KEIR Starmer has said Britain will use contentious post-Brexit trading rules in Northern Ireland as a basis for getting a “better deal” with the… The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2024
Keir Starmer faces Northern Ireland unity calls as new PM tours UK Labour leader heads next to Wales before his diplomatic debut at a Nato summit in Washington Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024
Sinn Fein become biggest party in Northern Ireland at Westminster SINN Fein have become the largest party in Northern Ireland at Westminster for the first time following a bruising night for the Democratic Unionist… The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2024
Gaza update: political wrangling is making a peace deal even harder First, the most important news. At last count, the death toll, as reported by Gaza’s ministry of health, stands at 37,232 people, including more than 15,000 children, with a further 84,932 people wounded. It’s not known how many people are buried beneath the rubble of the more than half of… The Conversation · Jun 13, 2024
The Conversation · Jun 13, 2024 Gaza war: a ceasefire depends on a leap of faith from both sides – Northern Ireland showed us how The talks aimed at ending the violence in Gaza are failing because there is no guarantee any ceasefire negotiated at present will last. Hamas wants a permanent ceasefire leading to the establishment of a “fully sovereign” Palestinian state. The Israeli government – particularly the more rightwing nationalistic elements – wants…
International Business Times · Jun 10, 2024 Irish PM Urged To Call Early Election After Surge In Support At Polls Ireland's prime minister Simon Harris was being urged Monday to call an early general election to capitalise on a surge in support for the government and a slump for the main opposition in European and local polls.
Top News · Jun 7, 2024 Far-Right Surge Expected In European Parliament Elections Far-right parties gaining momentum in European Parliament elections, impacting immigration and security policies. Stay informed about the latest developmen...
Radio France Internationale · Jun 7, 2024 Irish, Czechs hold EU vote after Dutch far-right gains Irish and Czech voters on Friday pick up the baton in the EU's marathon elections after a strong showing – but no knock-out blow – from the Dutch far-right on opening day.
International Business Times · Jun 7, 2024 Irish, Czechs Hold EU Vote After Dutch Far-right Gains Voters in Ireland and the Czech Republic go to the polls Friday on the second day of marathon EU elections, after the Netherlands kicked off the ballot with a strong showing by the far right.
Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2024 Ireland won’t be ‘loophole’ for other countries’ migration issues – Harris The Irish premier said he doesn’t ‘intend to allow anybody else’s migration policy to affect the integrity of our own one’.
International Business Times · Apr 24, 2024 N. Ireland Unionist Ex-leader In Court Over Sex Charges Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK unionist party appears in court on Wednesday over alleged sex offences that have rocked the region's politics.
Top News · Apr 10, 2024 Simon Harris Becomes Youngest Prime Minister Of Ireland Simon Harris, the youngest-ever Irish prime minister, faces challenges and controversies as he leads Fine Gael through a critical period.
Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2024 Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister The 37-year-old replaces Leo Varadkar, who said he was quitting as party leader and PM for personal, political reasons.
International Business Times · Apr 9, 2024 Irish Parliament To Confirm Simon Harris As New PM Simon Harris will be formally appointed as Ireland's prime minister by parliament on Tuesday, replacing Leo Varadkar after he abruptly quit last month citing personal and political reasons.
International Business Times · Mar 29, 2024 N.Ireland Unionist Leader Resigns Over Reported Sex Offences Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and one of its best known politicians, resigned on Friday after police reportedly charged him over historical sex offences.