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Irish President Michael D Higgins will attend funeral of David Trimble in Lisburn on Monday

President Michael D. Higgins is to attend the funeral of David Trimble in Lisburn on Monday, a gesture that will seen as a major olive branch to Unionists.

Prime Minister Tony Blair with David Trimble and John Hume

David Trimble: Former first minister hailed a ‘titan of unionism’, as tributes pour in across the divide

Lord Trimble “grasped the nettle of peace” and was a “titan of unionism”, according to the two current leaders of unionism in Northern Ireland.

The bonfire with an effigy of Michelle O'Neill

‘It does nothing for the cause of Unionism’: DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson condemns burning of effigies on Carrickfergus bonfire

The leader of the DUP has condemned the burning of effigies of female politicians on a Co Antrim bonfire.

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Suzanne Breen Opinion Another Eleventh Night, and another triumph for pure sectarian hatred

Hanging effigies of three women politicians on a bonfire. Crowds gather to celebrate and cheer as Naomi Long, Michelle O’Neill and Mary Lou McDonald burn.

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Doug Beattie joins politicians hitting out at bonfire effigies: ‘Staying silent cannot be an option’

Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has branded effigies of Michelle O’Neill, Mary Lou McDonald and Naomi Long on a bonfire as “vile images” which damage unionism.

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Attacks on Maghaberry Prison staff and prisoner-on-prisoner assaults raise concern, as new figures reveal 73 incidents in past year

More than 70 attacks have taken place in Northern Ireland’s top-security prison in the past year.

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson condemns effigies of Sinn Fein and Alliance politicians on bonfires

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has condemned the burning of “posters, flags or pictures of serving politicians” after a number of election posters and effigies of political figures were placed on bonfires over the Twelfth of July.

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Only a third of recommendations outlined in 2019’s Gillen Review Report on sex offences have been fully implemented

Just 34% of the 253 recommendations from the landmark Gillen Review Report into the law and procedures around sex offences, which was published in 2019, have been fully implemented.

Justice Minister Naomi Long. (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

Naomi Long says it’s ‘hard to see’ how UK legislation can override NI Protocol despite ‘bullish’ Brandon Lewis legal claims

The Alliance Party leader and Justice Minister Naomi Long has said uncertainty remains over whether new legislation on the protocol can end the Stormont impasse.

PSNI officers patrol the Holyland in Belfast. Credit: Liam McBurney/PA

Current PSNI funding ‘can’t maintain, let alone increase’ officer numbers

Current funding arrangements for the PSNI are "insufficient to maintain, let alone increase" the number of police officers, the Justice Minister has warned.

Colum Eastwood and Keir Starmer at Stormont. Credit: Stefan Rousseau

I’d scrap Johnson’s NI Protocol Bill if I was prime minister: Starmer

A Labour government would axe laws designed to unilaterally override aspects of the Northern Ireland Protocol, Sir Keir Starmer said yesterday.

Naomi Long: File to be sent to Public Prosecution Service over Michaela McAreavey video

Justice Minister Naomi Long has said she understands “at least” one file will be sent to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) over a video which mocked the death of Michaela McAreavey.

Michaela McAreavey, daughter of Tyrone GAA manager Mickey Harte. Credit: Ian Magill

Naomi Long: Video mocking Michaela McAreavey has ‘overshadowed’ Centenary and Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Those involved in a video appearing to mock the murder of Michaela McAreavey have “overshadowed” the weekend’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, according to Naomi Long.

Politicians unite to condemn ‘depraved, shameful and disgusting’ video mocking death of Michaela McAreavey

Sickening footage of a group of men singing a song mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey has been condemned by all sides of the political spectrum.

A BBC Spotlight investigation revealed more than 20 PSNI officers belonged to a chat group which allegedly contained abusive language. Stock image.

Revelations over PSNI WhatsApp group containing sexist, pornographic and racist messages ‘incredibly concerning’, says Justice Minister Naomi Long

Sexist, pornographic and racist messages which were reportedly exchanged by serving PSNI officers within a WhatsApp group have been described as “incredibly concerning” by Justice Minister Naomi Long.

Success: Former First Minister and DUP leader Peter Robinson congratulates Naomi Long after she won the East Belfast seat in 2010. Credit: Julien Behal

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Sam McBride Opinion Alliance could topple Sinn Féin and DUP as rivals still fail to understand party’s growing success

No party has grown more in the 24 years since the Good Friday Agreement than Alliance — and yet it was the Agreement which almost killed the party.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson with Managing Director of Thales Belfast, Philip McBride, on Monday. Credit: Liam McBurney/PA

No Stormont? No full wages for MLAs then, says Prime Minister

The Prime Minister has fired a missile across the bows of Northern Ireland’s MLAs by insisting he sees no reason why they should receive full wages as long as the Stormont stalemate continues.

Prime Minster Boris Johnson arrives at Hillsborough Castle ahead of meeting local political parties to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol. Credit: Jonathan Porter/PressEye

What they said: Politicians react to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Belfast Telegraph protocol article

In a lengthy article in the Belfast Telegraph, Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out his stall on the current issues around the Northern Ireland Protocol. He stressed that it needs to be fixed – not ditched entirely. Here's how politicians reacted:

Mary Lou McDonald, Vice-president Michelle O'Neill, John Finucane and Conor Murphy pictured during a press conference at Parliament Buildings in Belfast last Monday. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Sinn Fein’s Mary Lou McDonald accuses UK government of ‘choreography’ with DUP over lack of Stormont Assembly

Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald has accused the UK government of choreography with the DUP over the latest crisis at Stormont.

Return: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is approached by a visitor at Stormont yesterday. Credit: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

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Donaldson defiant over DUP’s ‘shameful’ block on Stormont

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has insisted there is strong support among unionist grassroots for the DUP’s position on not nominating a Stormont Speaker, leaving the Assembly unable to function.

DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson with party colleagues. Credit: PA

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Viewpoint Opinion Electorate don’t want to hear old same record

It was all so sadly predictable. But just because something is expected doesn't lessen the impact when it arrives.

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How much do Stormont MLAs and ministers get paid? Taxpayers will fork out almost £100k a week even if Assembly not sitting

Taxpayers face paying out more than £94,000 a week in wages to MLAs and ministers even if the Assembly is not sitting.

Irish President Michael D Higgins will attend funeral of David Trimble in Lisburn on Monday

David Trimble: Former first minister hailed a ‘titan of unionism’, as tributes pour in across the divide

‘It does nothing for the cause of Unionism’: DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson condemns burning of effigies on Carrickfergus bonfire

Suzanne Breen Opinion Another Eleventh Night, and another triumph for pure sectarian hatred

Doug Beattie joins politicians hitting out at bonfire effigies: ‘Staying silent cannot be an option’

Attacks on Maghaberry Prison staff and prisoner-on-prisoner assaults raise concern, as new figures reveal 73 incidents in past year

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson condemns effigies of Sinn Fein and Alliance politicians on bonfires

Only a third of recommendations outlined in 2019’s Gillen Review Report on sex offences have been fully implemented

Naomi Long says it’s ‘hard to see’ how UK legislation can override NI Protocol despite ‘bullish’ Brandon Lewis legal claims

Current PSNI funding ‘can’t maintain, let alone increase’ officer numbers

I’d scrap Johnson’s NI Protocol Bill if I was prime minister: Starmer

Naomi Long: File to be sent to Public Prosecution Service over Michaela McAreavey video

Naomi Long: Video mocking Michaela McAreavey has ‘overshadowed’ Centenary and Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Politicians unite to condemn ‘depraved, shameful and disgusting’ video mocking death of Michaela McAreavey

Revelations over PSNI WhatsApp group containing sexist, pornographic and racist messages ‘incredibly concerning’, says Justice Minister Naomi Long

Sam McBride Opinion Alliance could topple Sinn Féin and DUP as rivals still fail to understand party’s growing success

No Stormont? No full wages for MLAs then, says Prime Minister

What they said: Politicians react to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Belfast Telegraph protocol article

Sinn Fein’s Mary Lou McDonald accuses UK government of ‘choreography’ with DUP over lack of Stormont Assembly

Donaldson defiant over DUP’s ‘shameful’ block on Stormont

Viewpoint Opinion Electorate don’t want to hear old same record

How much do Stormont MLAs and ministers get paid? Taxpayers will fork out almost £100k a week even if Assembly not sitting

Alliance Party’s Naomi and Michael Long to make history as first couple to hold Belfast lord mayor office

Brandon Lewis says Government is ‘ready to take further steps’ in Protocol row after meeting with Stormont leaders

Sam McBride Opinion How did Alliance get 17 MLAs with 116,000 votes and TUV get just one with 66,000?

NI election results: Seismic day for our political landscape as Sinn Fein tops poll

Viewpoint Opinion Prevent a stalemate at all costs

East Belfast: Alliance and DUP hold two seats each, with the UUP over the line for fifth

Busy day at the polls as voters cast ballots in crucial election

NI Assembly Election: Party leaders make their last pleas to voters before polling day