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. Evening Standard · Jul 2
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 · Jul 2
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 · Jun 30
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 · Jun 30
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 · Jun 30
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 The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
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 · Jun 29
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… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
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. Evening Standard · Jun 25
DUP seeks to distance party from ‘wicked deceiver’ Jeffrey Donaldson Denunciation comes after former Democratic Unionist leader convicted of child sexual offences The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Donaldson destroyed innocence of children, Poots says Edwin Poots is the speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Evening Standard · Jun 23
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. Evening Standard · Jun 23
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 The Independent UK · Jun 22
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 · Jun 22
Evening Standard · Jun 22 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 · Jun 17 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) · Jun 15 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 · Jun 9 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) · Jun 4 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
Evening Standard · Jun 4 Legacy proposals will fail unless PSNI is funded to meet demand, says Boutcher The Government’s new Troubles Bill to deal with the past in Northern Ireland includes a proposal for a reformed Legacy Commission.
Evening Standard · May 26 Fresh bid to end hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland is ‘balanced’, MLA says A previous bid to outlaw hunting wild mammals with dogs in the region was voted down.
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences to begin in Newry Former DUP leader faces charges spanning 21 years in case that triggered political earthquake in Northern Ireland
Evening Standard · May 20 Devolution in Northern Ireland has been ‘disastrous’ – Police Federation chief Liam Kelly went on to claim London and Belfast are ‘passing the parcel of blame in a game of unedifying brinkmanship’.
Evening Standard · May 18 A new Ireland is an alternative to a Reform-led UK – Stormont Opposition Matthew O’Toole said a Reform Government will have a ‘seismic consequence’ for the people of Northern Ireland.
The Independent UK · May 17 Westminster ‘chaos’ turning people off Union, Sinn Fein Stormont minister says Caoimhe Archibald, the Sinn Fein Economy Minister, said it ‘does not matter’ who is Prime Minister for people in Northern Ireland.