Boris Johnson to press DUP as ministers try to dial down Brexit war of words with the EU Prime minister to deliver ‘tough message’ to Northern Irish politicians The Independent UK · May 15, 2022
Ireland should follow Scotland's white paper example, expert says IRELAND should draw up an equivalent of the white paper which set out the case for Scottish independence in anticipation of a border poll getting… The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2022
Johnson to tell Stormont’s politicians to ‘get back to work’ The PM will urge parties to resume power-sharing as the Government works to ‘fix’ the Northern Ireland Protocol with the EU. The Independent UK · May 14, 2022
Johnson to tell Northern Ireland’s politicians: ‘Get back to work’ The PM will urge Stormont parties to resume powersharing as the UK Government resolves differences with the EU over the protocol. The Independent UK · May 14, 2022
Sinn Fein vow to strengthen the ‘bonds of friendship’ with Scotland SINN Fein’s Michelle O’Neill is determined to strengthen the “bonds of friendship” with Scotland and the Scottish Government while working… The National (Scotland) · May 14, 2022
Boris Johnson ‘in cahoots’ with DUP on Stormont blocking tactics, Sinn Fein says SINN Fein has accused the UK Government of conniving with the DUP to deliberately block powersharing at Stormont. The National (Scotland) · May 14, 2022
PM ‘in cahoots’ with DUP on Stormont blocking tactics, Sinn Fein claims The Prime Minister is due to travel to Belfast on Monday for talks with Northern Ireland’s political leaders amid the latest powersharing impasse. The Independent UK · May 14, 2022
Brendan Hughes: Emma Little-Pengelly comeback shows DUP gearing up for electoral battles ahead Looking at the bigger picture for the DUP, the decision to co-opt Emma Little-Pengelly makes sense Belfast Live · May 14, 2022
Prime Minister's Northern Ireland Protocol threat a ‘further hammer blow’ to businesses THE UK Government has come under fire for plunging businesses in Scotland into further uncertainty as Boris Johnson threatens to rip up the Brexit… The National (Scotland) · May 14, 2022
Boris Johnson to visit Northern Ireland amid political crisis The Prime Minister will visit Northern Ireland on Monday after the Assembly could not be formed Belfast Live · May 13, 2022
Boris Johnson to visit Northern Ireland after DUP spark political crisis Boris Johnson is set to visit Northern Ireland on Monday amid a political crisis caused by the DUP blocking the election of a Speaker at Stormont,… The National (Scotland) · May 13, 2022
Boris Johnson to meet Sinn Fein’s Northern Ireland leader on Monday amid Stormont crisis Boris Johnson is set to visit Northern Ireland to meet with Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill on Monday amid a political crisis caused by the DUP blocking the election of a Speaker at Stormont. Evening Standard · May 13, 2022
Full speech in Irish given to Stormont Assembly in Northern Ireland for first time Sinn Fein MLA for Belfast West Aisling Reilly gave the speech Irish Mirror · May 13, 2022
PM to visit NI amid powersharing crisis after DUP blocks Assembly speaker DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he wanted to send a clear message to the UK Government and the EU. The Independent UK · May 13, 2022
Reuters · May 13, 2022 Sinn Fein says it will meet with British PM on Monday British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit Northern Ireland on Monday amid a power-sharing crisis, Sinn Fein's leader in the British-run province said on Friday.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 DUP blocks election of Assembly speaker as MLAs return to Stormont The party’s leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has said he is sending a ‘clear message’ to the EU and the UK Government about the NI Protocol.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 DUP faces accusations of damaging democracy as Assembly sits The DUP defended its stance in robust terms, stressing that it had a mandate not to elect a Speaker and join the Executive.
The National (Scotland) · May 13, 2022 Tories blame EU for Brexit mess as US tells UK to respect international law JACOB Rees-Mogg has claimed the EU is trying to make the UK “feel bad” about Brexit – as Unionists in Northern Ireland refuse to engage in…
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 DUP leader says he is sending ‘clear message’ to Government and EU over protocol The party is set to block the election of a new speaker during the first sitting of the Stormont Assembly.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 Unionists set to block N Ireland govt over Brexit trade spat Northern Ireland’s second-biggest political party says it will block the formation of a working Belfast legislature, deepening political deadlock over post-Brexit trade rules
Belfast Live · May 13, 2022 Stormont Assembly to meet with DUP set to block election of new speaker Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has now said his party will not back a Speaker, which will leave the Assembly unable to function
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 Stormont Assembly to meet with DUP set to block election of new Speaker Ninety MLAs will gather in the chamber after last week’s Northern Ireland Assembly election saw Sinn Fein emerge as the largest party.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 Stormont Assembly to meet amid uncertainty over election of Speaker The DUP is refusing to nominate for the post of deputy First Minister as part of its protest over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Belfast Live · May 12, 2022 Former DUP MP Emma Little-Pengelly named as new MLA for Lagan Valley She will replace her party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson as an Assembly member.
The Independent UK · May 12, 2022 DUP will decide on Friday whether to nominate Stormont Speaker – Donaldson Sinn Fein has called on the DUP to re-enter government this week.