DUP: Businesses could help govern schools
Business employers could help govern schools in Northern Ireland, the Democratic Unionists have said.
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Michelle O’Neill: Talks to restore powersharing should continue
Talks to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland should not be suspended for the summer, Michelle O’Neill said.
Colum Eastwood: Powersharing deal will have to be done this month
A deal will have to be done this month to restore Northern Ireland’s powersharing institutions, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said.
European election recount could take one month to complete
A full recount of one of Ireland’s three European election constituencies could take more than a month to complete.
Alliance Party leader claims NI’s voters are tired of ‘stale politics’
The leader of the Alliance Party claimed Northern Ireland voters are sick of stale politics after sweeping to a stunning success in the European election.
Naomi Long ‘speechless’ after strong result for Alliance Party in European poll
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said she was blown away and left speechless after a stunning election success that has put her on course for a European Parliament seat.
DUP leader hails Theresa May’s ‘selfless service’
Arlene Foster has paid tribute to Theresa May’s “selfless service” to the UK.
Two Irish MEPs face wait on subs’ bench
Two of the 13 MEPs elected in Ireland face an uncertain wait as to when they can actually take their European Parliament seats.
Northern Ireland’s strict abortion laws can be changed in Westminster, says peer
A Labour peer has said that abortion laws in Northern Ireland can be changed in Westminster as it is a human rights issue.
Second Brexit referendum ‘places democracy at risk’ – Foster
A confirmatory Brexit referendum would place democracy at risk, Arlene Foster has warned.
Leaders make fresh bid to restore powersharing at Stormont
Political leaders in Northern Ireland have begun talks in a fresh bid to restore powersharing.
Voters hungry for progressive alternatives in NI, says Alliance leader
Voters in Northern Ireland have signalled their desire for alternatives to traditional orange and green politics, the leader of the Alliance Party has said.
Naomi Long hails ‘tremendous’ success at Northern Ireland elections
The leader of the Alliance Party in Northern Ireland has hailed her party’s unexpected success at the ballot box as “tremendous”.
DUP welcome unexpected arrival in election excitement
A Northern Ireland Assembly member had to abandon her duties at a count centre after going into labour.
Smaller parties enjoy surge in support in Northern Ireland local elections
There has been a surge in support for Northern Ireland’s smaller parties in the local government elections.
Former MP Barry McElduff gains seat in Northern Ireland council
A former MP who resigned after angering relatives of 10 Protestants shot dead in a sectarian massacre has won a council seat in the Northern Ireland local elections.
DUP leader says party will consider Jim Wells’ comments about gay councillor
The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party said she will consider comments made by former health minister Jim Wells about the party’s first openly gay councillor in Northern Ireland.
DUP to consider Jim Wells’ comments about party’s gay councillor
Arlene Foster, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, said her party will consider comments made by former DUP health minister Jim Wells about the party’s first openly-gay candidate.
Counting resumes in Northern Ireland following local government elections
Counting has resumed for a second day in Northern Ireland following the local government elections.
Democratic Unionist Party’s first openly gay candidate elected
The Democratic Unionist Party’s first openly gay candidate has been elected in Northern Ireland.
DUP’s first openly gay election candidate elected
The Democratic Unionist Party’s first openly gay election candidate has been elected.
Councillor re-elected after drink-driving conviction
A DUP candidate who was convicted of drink-driving has won back his council seat with an increased vote.
Concern for jobs after Bombardier announcement
Political leaders in Northern Ireland have voiced concern about the future for thousands of workers following the announcement by Bombardier that it plans to sell its aerostructures business.
Voters go to the polls in Northern Ireland amid powersharing impasse
Voters in Northern Ireland go to the polls on Thursday amid political impasse over Brexit and efforts to defrost the institutions at Stormont.
Powersharing parties must be ready to compromise: Leo Varadkar
Northern Ireland’s political leaders must be prepared to give and take if negotiations to restore powersharing are to succeed, the Taoiseach has said.
What caused the Stormont powersharing crisis and what do the latest talks mean?
The powersharing crisis at Stormont has been running on for more than two years. Northern Ireland’s two biggest parties Sinn Fein and the DUP have been in the eye of the political storm with both leaders refusing to move in the stand-off.
Sinn Fein rejects Foster bid to break Stormont impasse
Sinn Fein has rejected Arlene Foster’s latest offer to break the political impasse in Northern Ireland.
Every vote matters to stop Sinn Fein becoming biggest party, says DUP leader
Arlene Foster has urged unionists to turn out and vote, warning that if Sinn Fein emerges on top in local government elections it will strengthen calls for a border poll.
PM should get on with leaving EU, Arlene Foster says
The DUP has urged the Prime Minister to get on with leaving the EU.
Arlene Foster accuses Prime Minister of forcing people into backing Brexit deal
Arlene Foster has accused the Prime Minister of trying to force people into backing her Brexit deal.
Arlene Foster accuses Prime Minister of forcing people into backing Brexit deal
Arlene Foster has accused the Prime Minister of trying to force people into backing her Brexit deal.
Theresa May’s talks with Germany and France ‘humiliating and embarrassing’
The Democratic Unionists have branded Theresa May’s bid for a Brexit extension as humiliating and embarrassing.