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Leading Brexiteer donates £30,000 to TUV – but DUP silent on claim they got the ‘same amount’ from him

A prominent Brexiteer who wants to see the Northern Ireland Assembly abolished has donated £30,000 to the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) political party.

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Suzanne Breen Opinion Stormont deadlock – Why a quick return to the polls is very unlikely

Just two months after Northern Ireland went to the polls, speculation is rife that the DUP is intent on another Assembly election.

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson. Photo: Liam McBurney

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Sam McBride Opinion A January Stormont election is increasingly hard to avoid – and entails huge risks for DUP

After a visit from Sinn Féin’s vice president last week, Cobh and Harbour Chamber posted online that “First Minister Michelle O’Neill” had visited their offices. It was an easy mistake to make, but the truth is that Ms O’Neill could still be the first minister who never was.

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Suzanne Breen Opinion Docking MLAs’ pay is Brandon Lewis’ best bet for unruly DUP

Brandon Lewis needs to put his money where his mouth is. A month ago, he pledged that MLAs’ salaries could be swiftly cut if the DUP didn’t lift its block on nominating a Speaker and allow the Assembly to function.

A day of absolute chaos: how the DUP meltdown unfolded 12 months ago...

8am: DUP leader Edwin Poots confirms his party will nominate Paul Givan as First Minister.

DUP leader Edwin Poots (right) during a press conference at Stormont with First Minister designate Paul Givan

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Allison Morris Opinion Nearly a year on, how has the DUP fared since Edwin Poots’ resignation that threw the party into turmoil?

It was one of the most explosive days in local politics. On June 17 last year, after just three weeks as leader of the DUP, Edwin Poots resigned, throwing the party into turmoil.

Protocol move could damage NI investment, says CBI chief

The United Kingdom and European Union are poised for a bitter legal battle following the publication of the Government’s long-awaited bill to override the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The UK Government has published new legislation to change the NI Protocol

DUP has ‘promised’ Liz Truss they will return to Stormont once protocol sorted, claims Sammy Wilson

The DUP has “promised” the Foreign Secretary they will go back into Stormont once the issue of the Northern Ireland Protocol is addressed.

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.

Twelfth celebrations in Ballymena. Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

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BBC promised to review its Twelfth coverage before confirming axe

BBC NI promised to review plans to axe live Twelfth coverage less than 24 hours before confirming the controversial move, it has been claimed.

Legend: Billy Bingham and players during an open top bus tour of Belfast after the team returned from the World Cup in Spain in 1982

‘Billy Bingham lifted us in dark days’... tributes paid to NI’s greatest ever manager

Legendary manager Billy Bingham will leave an “amazing legacy” in Northern Irish football history, one of his former players said on Friday night.

Sinn Fein Vice-President Michelle O'Neill (Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Nationalists’ fury at plan to override parts of NI Protocol

The Government’s legislation to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol will be moved in the House of Commons next week after an apparent administrative oversight meant it can’t go ahead.

UUP leader Doug Beattie fears violence if ‘nothing this summer’ emerges on Northern Ireland Protocol

Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie has claimed he fears potential violence in Northern Ireland this summer if there is no progress on the protocol in the coming weeks.

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. Credit: PA

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Suzanne Breen Opinion Poll findings on protocol stance will make reassuring reading for Sir Jeffrey, but risks still lie ahead

DUP politicians returned home happy from the Platinum Jubilee celebrations across Northern Ireland.

DUP leader Jeffrey Donalson with his newly-elected MLAs at Stormont

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exclusive DUP’s return should only be after NI Protocol is resolved, insist three-quarters of unionist voters

Three-quarters of unionist voters believe the DUP shouldn’t return to government at Stormont until there are at least “significant changes” to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Another motion filed to recall Stormont as Eastwood seeks backing to address NI’s cost of living crisis

Another motion to recall the Assembly was filed at Stormont yesterday, a move that if supported would force the DUP to decide whether once again to block the election of a Speaker and the sitting of the legislative body.

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.

Sinn Fein’s Conor Murphy, John O’Dowd, Michelle O’Neill and Deirdre Hargey speak to the media at Stormont on Monday. Credit: Liam McBurney/PA

Parties could force the DUP to return to Stormont daily

The DUP could be forced to repeatedly return to the Assembly to defend its decision to block a fully functioning Executive as there is no limit on recall petitions under Stormont rules.

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. Credit: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye

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Suzanne Breen Opinion The parties and reasons may have changed, but it’s the same old story over recalling Assembly

Oh how the tables have turned. Stormont’s top two parties are now playing exactly the reverse roles to the ones they had the last time our devolved institutions weren’t functioning.

Recall: Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill and Conor Murphy speaking after talks with the US delegation. Credit: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye

DUP urged to restore power-sharing in order to unlock crucial cost-of-living funds

Pressure is mounting on the DUP to form an Executive after it emerged that vital hardship funds may not be released to the public in Northern Ireland without a devolved government in place.

Talks: US Congressman Richard Neal (third from right) meets with Sinn Fein deputy leader Michelle O’Neill. Credit: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye

NI not facing crisis insists congressman, as DUP brand visit ‘undiplomatic’

A DUP MLA has told Congressman Richard Neal — whose Irish grandparents emigrated to the US — that “he himself is a planter”.

Congressman Richard Neal (centre) with mayor of Derry City and Strabane Graham Warke (right), and Derry city centre manager Jim Roddy on the Peace Bridge

Richard Neal: Congressman’s visit branded as ‘outrageous’ by Jeffrey Donaldson

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has branded US Congressman Richard Neal’s visit to Northern Ireland as “terrible” and his comments about the protocol as “outrageous”.

Questioned: Boris Johnson is under pressure from all sides. Credit: WPA Pool/Getty Images

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Malachi O’Doherty Opinion Unionism in need of a victory after putting trust in wrong place

The writing on the walls in Delhi and all around India offered a monetary reward, so my friends were sceptical. It said that 1,000 rupees (worth £65 then or about a month’s pay for a labourer) would be paid to anyone who reported a case of smallpox.

Visit: Micheal Martin speaks to media in Belfast yesterday. Credit: Brian Lawless/PA

Taoiseach: UK Troubles amnesty proposals are ‘get-out-of-jail’ legislation for ex-paramilitaries

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has claimed UK plans to address the legacy of the Troubles amount to “get-out-of-jail” legislation for ex-paramilitaries.

The deadlock at Stormont could hit MLAs in the pocket if the DUP doesn’t return to the Assembly soon

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Jon Tonge Opinion The Stormont impasse might get so bad MLAs may lose pay – but don’t bet on it

Slow return to Stormont? This week’s efforts to coax the DUP back into the political institutions were unlikely to pay immediate dividends. All bets for a full Executive are off for a while.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin. Credit: James Manning

Taoiseach set to meet NI leaders for talks amid Stormont deadlock

Taoiseach Micheal Martin will hold talks with political leaders in Belfast today amid ongoing deadlock at Stormont over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Liz Truss speaking in Parliament on Tuesday

Liz Truss to introduce legislation ‘in the coming weeks' on Northern Ireland Protocol – DUP welcome move as ‘significant’

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has confirmed she intends to introduce legislation “in the coming weeks” to make changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Leading Brexiteer donates £30,000 to TUV – but DUP silent on claim they got the ‘same amount’ from him

Suzanne Breen Opinion Stormont deadlock – Why a quick return to the polls is very unlikely

Sam McBride Opinion A January Stormont election is increasingly hard to avoid – and entails huge risks for DUP

Suzanne Breen Opinion Docking MLAs’ pay is Brandon Lewis’ best bet for unruly DUP

A day of absolute chaos: how the DUP meltdown unfolded 12 months ago...

Allison Morris Opinion Nearly a year on, how has the DUP fared since Edwin Poots’ resignation that threw the party into turmoil?

Protocol move could damage NI investment, says CBI chief

DUP has ‘promised’ Liz Truss they will return to Stormont once protocol sorted, claims Sammy Wilson

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

BBC promised to review its Twelfth coverage before confirming axe

‘Billy Bingham lifted us in dark days’... tributes paid to NI’s greatest ever manager

Nationalists’ fury at plan to override parts of NI Protocol

UUP leader Doug Beattie fears violence if ‘nothing this summer’ emerges on Northern Ireland Protocol

Suzanne Breen Opinion Poll findings on protocol stance will make reassuring reading for Sir Jeffrey, but risks still lie ahead

exclusive DUP’s return should only be after NI Protocol is resolved, insist three-quarters of unionist voters

Another motion filed to recall Stormont as Eastwood seeks backing to address NI’s cost of living crisis

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

Parties could force the DUP to return to Stormont daily

Suzanne Breen Opinion The parties and reasons may have changed, but it’s the same old story over recalling Assembly

DUP urged to restore power-sharing in order to unlock crucial cost-of-living funds

NI not facing crisis insists congressman, as DUP brand visit ‘undiplomatic’

Richard Neal: Congressman’s visit branded as ‘outrageous’ by Jeffrey Donaldson

Malachi O’Doherty Opinion Unionism in need of a victory after putting trust in wrong place

Taoiseach: UK Troubles amnesty proposals are ‘get-out-of-jail’ legislation for ex-paramilitaries

Jon Tonge Opinion The Stormont impasse might get so bad MLAs may lose pay – but don’t bet on it

Taoiseach set to meet NI leaders for talks amid Stormont deadlock

Liz Truss to introduce legislation ‘in the coming weeks' on Northern Ireland Protocol – DUP welcome move as ‘significant’

DUP ‘not nominating a speaker’ this week even if protocol legislation announced in House of Commons

Malachi O'Doherty Opinion When it comes to Northern Ireland, loyalty seems to trump common sense

Unilateral action to protocol that undermines European cooperation is not welcome, UK Government is told