Liam Neeson tells Northern Ireland politicians to ‘get back to work’ The Hollywood star expressed frustration at the Stormont impasse over post Brexit trading arrangements. Belfast Live · Mar 18, 2023
Leo Varadkar meets Biden after apparent Clinton-Lewinsky joke Irish leader meets US president at White House for traditional St Patrick’s Day event a day after making gaffe The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2023
North Belfast mum's frustration as crucial autism legislation in jeopardy over funding “Like any other parent I want to see my children thrive and realise their full potential in life” Belfast Live · Mar 16, 2023
Sunak’s post-Brexit deal to face first hurdle in Commons next week MPs to vote on statutory instrument relating to Windsor framework’s Stormont brake on Wednesday The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023
Brexit: MPs will vote on key part of Rishi Sunak’s protocol deal within days Parliament will be asked to vote on ‘Stormont brake’, as Tony Blair backs UK-EU agreement The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
MPs to be given vote on key part of new Brexit deal Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt said the relevant secondary legislation would be published on Monday, ahead of the vote on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
EU and UK striking new Brexit deal an ‘extraordinary achievement’ – Joe Kennedy The member of the Kennedy political dynasty said he was honoured to serve as US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
McDonald plays down significance of US newspaper adverts on Irish unity Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson had both raised concerns about the Sinn Fein backed ads. The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
Budget to provide extra £130m for public spending in N Ireland, says Government Minister Steve Baker said all public services in Northern Ireland would suffer without the return of Stormont. The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023
Loss of European Social Fund 'will cripple communities and cost the government more in the long run' Community organisations and service users have warned of the devastating impact the loss of the European Social Fund will have on Northern Ireland's most vulnerable Belfast Live · Mar 14, 2023
Brendan Hughes: Arlene Foster role in DUP panel reveals Windsor Framework strategy This is a panel stacked with former and current DUP reps regarded as relative moderates and pragmatists Belfast Live · Mar 11, 2023
UK required to engage over new EU laws in Northern Ireland – Varadkar The Taoiseach was responding to comments earlier in the week from NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris. The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
DUP MP says party should vote against Windsor deal if no further movement Gregory Campbell says current proposals "are not what we need to see" Belfast Live · Mar 10, 2023
Windsor Framework not yet acceptable, DUP MP warns Gregory Campbell said if the Westminster vote on the deal was called within the next fortnight he would advise colleagues to oppose it. The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023 MPs set to vote on new Brexit deal by end of month, says Heaton-Harris The Windsor Framework struck between the EU and UK Government seeks to reduce the red tape on the movement of goods from GB into Northern Ireland.
Belfast Live · Mar 6, 2023 DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sets up panel to consult on Windsor Framework deal The consultation group, which includes former DUP leader Arlene Foster, will provide a report by the end of March
Belfast Live · Mar 5, 2023 Michelle O'Neill warns British and Irish governments could step in to run NI NIO reject idea, though, saying "we will not consider joint authority"
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023 NI governance change could be considered if deal not accepted – Heaton-Harris But the Northern Ireland Secretary said he is a ‘glass half full man’ and is confident the DUP will back the Windsor Framework.
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023 Most voters say Brexit to blame for food shortages, poll reveals Exclusive: 57% say Brexit behind gaps on supermarket shelves, as shortages hit school meals
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023 Alternative to powersharing in NI is joint UK/Irish arrangement – O’Neill Sinn Fein’s vice president called on the DUP to show ‘leadership’ and lift its blockade on devolution at Stormont.
Belfast Live · Mar 4, 2023 Alliance leader Naomi Long: Failure to reform Stormont destroying devolution Naomi Long said people are "sick and tired" of the "wreckers, the blockers, the wasters"
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2023 Donaldson: DUP won’t be knocked off course by rhetoric over Framework Sir Jeffrey Donaldson acknowledged improvements had been made to post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland but said questions remain.
Belfast Live · Mar 3, 2023 Windsor Framework: 67% believe DUP will reject new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland - poll The party has said it will study the new post-Brexit deal against its seven tests before reaching a "collective" conclusion
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023 No 10 gives DUP legal ‘assurances’ that Northern Ireland will remain in UK NI secretary throws lifeline to DUP leadership under pressure to reject Rishi Sunak’s revised Brexit deal
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023 Government to reassure unionists over new Brexit deal – Heaton-Harris The Northern Ireland Secretary said new details would be given on the Stormont brake element of the Windsor Framework.