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The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

New NI Secretary Bryant says his door will be open to all Stormont parties

Sir Chris Bryant was speaking after his appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday night.

Evening Standard

Parties cannot afford to restart budget discussions with new NI Secretary – DUP

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said new Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant would ‘quickly learn there are some significant challenges’.

Evening Standard

Burnham VAT cut exposes ‘madness’ of post-Brexit rules, says Stormont minister

DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said the Government has been ‘far too willing to do the EU’s work’.

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New Prime Minister Burnham pressed for ‘early engagement’ on Northern Ireland

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said a visit to the region would be welcome.

Evening Standard

Orange Order pen letter to Andy Burnham asking him to save the Union

The leadership of the Orange Order is pressing the man expected to become the next prime minister, Andy Burnham, to address “challenges to the…

The National (Scotland)

The murder of Lyra McKee sparked outrage around the world

The 29-year-old journalist and author was shot dead by dissident republicans while watching a riot in the Creggan area of Londonderry.

Evening Standard

NI finances need to move on to ‘long-term sustainable footing’ – Benn

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with the leaders of Executive parties on Thursday.

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Government urged to fix NI funding ‘faultline’ as budget discussions begin

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has invited leaders of the Executive parties to talks at Hillsborough Castle.

Evening Standard

Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots

The Stormont Speaker said Donaldson had tried to ‘extinguish’ his career.

Evening Standard

I would never have protected Jeffrey Donaldson in any circumstance – Edwin Poots

Sinn Fein has called on the Stormont Speaker to step aside pending a DUP investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour by Donaldson.

Evening Standard

Sinn Féin calls on Stormont Speaker to step aside over Donaldson concerns

Edwin Poots has faced pressure from Stormont parties over his role in an incident where a woman raised concern about behaviour by Jeffrey Donaldson.

Evening Standard

Current and ex-DUP members knew of allegations about Jeffrey Donaldson, party says

Information not reported through ‘appropriate channels’ and left DUP unable to formally respond, leader says

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DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson

The DUP leader said his party was not made aware of allegations against the former MP.

Evening Standard

Three reasons Irish reunification could be nearer than we think

TODAY’S panel event organised by the Social Democratic and Labour Party exploring constitutional change, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary…

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Baroness Sue Gray says she fears for Stormont

Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff previously worked as a senior civil servant in Northern Ireland.

The Guardian - UK

DUP seeks to distance party from ‘wicked deceiver’ Jeffrey Donaldson

Denunciation comes after former Democratic Unionist leader convicted of child sexual offences

Evening Standard

Donaldson destroyed innocence of children, Poots says

Edwin Poots is the speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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Stormont MLAs blast ‘evil sexual predator’ Donaldson

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims were commended for their bravery and dignity in the chamber he once served in.

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The Independent UK

Calls to remove knighthood from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson after being found guilty of sexual offences

Donaldson was found guilty at Newry Crown Court of 18 historical sexual offences against two women when they were children

Evening Standard

Jeffrey Donaldson abused ‘trust’ of party with ‘vile’ crimes, DUP leader says

The former DUP leader was found guilty of 18 historical sexual offences against two women when they were children.

Evening Standard

Starmer ‘treated those from Northern Ireland as second-class citizens’ – O’Neill

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said the Prime Minister ‘refused to meet’ the Stormont Executive in recent years.

Evening Standard

Impact of lack of delivery from Stormont is ‘toxic’, says Opposition leader

Matthew O’Toole told Westminster’s Northern Ireland Affairs Committee that the people have lost faith in Stormont.

The National (Scotland)

Sinn Fein legislation to press Irish government to 'actively prepare' for unity

Sinn Fein is set to introduce legislation in the Irish Parliament pressing the Irish government to actively prepare for unity across the island

The Independent UK

Hero bystanders who intervened in Belfast knife attack praised as ‘best of humanity’

Footage shows members of the public pulling attacker away from his victim before police arrived

The National (Scotland)

How the Celtic Alliance leaders used their powers on the ground this week

Of the three nationalist parties, Sinn Fein made the most substantial constitutional move during the past week

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