Row erupts as US accused of trying to ‘bully’ UK over Northern Ireland Nancy Pelosi said the US congress will not support a free trade deal if planned changes to Northern Ireland protocol go ahead Evening Standard · May 20, 2022
Taoiseach to hold talks with Stormont leaders amid NI protocol deadlock Micheal Martin will also meet business representatives to discuss the latest dispute over the Irish Sea trade border. The Independent UK · May 19, 2022
An Dream Dearg: Thousands to take to the streets for Irish Language rights Road closures will be in place on Saturday Belfast Live · May 19, 2022
Form Executive and Assembly while NI Protocol issues are being resolved: Murphy Stormont Finance Minister also said he currently has £421m which he cannot spend because the devolved power-sharing institutions are not functioning. The Independent UK · May 19, 2022
UK government to accelerate abortion services delivery in Northern Ireland Legislation will bypass local authorities that have delayed the rollout of services The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022
Stormont must deliver abortion services 'without further delay' says Northern Ireland secretary The UK government has taken further legislative steps in a bid to ensure the commissioning of fully-funded abortion services Belfast Live · May 19, 2022
Government moves to ensure full delivery of abortion services in NI Secretary of State Brandon Lewis said it is ‘absolutely unacceptable’ that Stormont has failed to commission the services. The Independent UK · May 19, 2022
UK and EU must go ‘extra mile’ over protocol row, Starmer tells NI businesses The Labour leader was speaking at an event for Northern Ireland businesses on Wednesday. The Independent UK · May 18, 2022
DUP would be ‘foolish’ to trust the Government on NI Protocol, says O’Neill DUP MP Sammy Wilson said unionists would not ‘sit in the corner and be quiet’ over the post-Brexit trading arrangements. The Independent UK · May 18, 2022
Michelle O’Neill calls for clarity on criteria for calling Irish unity poll Ireland’s deputy premier Leo Varadkar has suggested a role for the Stormont Assembly in determining whether to hold a future referendum. The Independent UK · May 18, 2022
Lewis says Northern Ireland Protocol is ‘not working’ as Truss prepares to act The Foreign Secretary is set to announce a domestic law that would overwrite elements of the Brexit treaty with the European Union. The Independent UK · May 17, 2022
Analysis: Boris Johnson visits Northern Ireland to muddle through Brexit mess of his own making Years of broken promises mean Northern Ireland parties simply have no trust in this Prime Minister Belfast Live · May 16, 2022
Plan to scrap parts of Northern Ireland protocol is only an ‘insurance policy’, says Boris Johnson Plans for unilateral action caused a ‘wobble’ in Westminster after the DUP refused to return to Stormont until major changes were made to the protocol The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022
'Tough' meeting for Boris Johnson in Northern Ireland say Sinn Fein The Prime Minister has been accused of prioritising "placating the DUP" over getting the Stormont executive up and running again The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2022
The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2022 Boris Johnson booed by hundreds of protesters during Northern Ireland visit PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has been booed and jeered by around 200 people on his visit to Northern Ireland.
The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2022 What to expect as Northern Ireland Protocol row grows and PM tries to intervene Boris Johnson is set to encourage Northern Irish parliamentarians to "get back to work" amid rows over power-sharing and the protocol
The Independent UK · May 16, 2022 ‘I will judge UK Government against its actions and not words’ – Donaldson The DUP leader was speaking ahead of meetings between the Stormont parties and Prime Minister Boris Johnson later.
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022 Monday briefing: Who wants what in Northern Ireland? In today’s newsletter: With the prime minister flying out to Belfast to deal with the political crisis, we look at what the main players are really hoping to achieve
The Independent UK · May 16, 2022 Boris Johnson to hold talks in bid to break Stormont deadlock The powersharing institutions in Northern Ireland have been plunged into crisis.
The Independent UK · May 15, 2022 Action not words needed from Government amid NI Protocol stand-off, DUP warns The Prime Minister will meet the main Stormont parties on Monday in a bid to break the deadlock caused by the post-Brexit trading arrangements.
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2022 ‘Cruel and malicious’: sexist attacks dampen joy for Stormont’s new female members As record proportion of women sign roll, misogynistic abuse during campaign prompts demands for change
The Independent UK · May 15, 2022 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 Guardian - UK · May 14, 2022 Sinn Féin leader says Boris Johnson using Northern Ireland as ‘pawn’ in games with EU Mary Lou McDonald says Tories in ‘cahoots’ with DUP in threatening to tear up post-Brexit protocol
Belfast Live · 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 13, 2022 Analysis: NI Assembly silenced but MLAs still sign in to get paid While there is no functioning Assembly, MLAs will still collect their salaries