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DUP presses UK chancellor for ‘better financial settlement’ for Northern Ireland

DUP presses UK chancellor for ‘better financial settlement’ for Northern Ireland

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Party leader Gavin Robinson said the party also called for borrowing powers to build more homes and improve infrastructure.
Donaldson trial ‘on track’ to begin May 26th, judge says

Donaldson trial ‘on track’ to begin May 26th, judge says

Tue, 19 May, 2026

The former DUP leader is facing allegations of historical sex offences, which he denies.
DUP ‘anti-Irish’ and work against national identity, Michelle O'Neill claims

DUP ‘anti-Irish’ and work against national identity, Michelle O'Neill claims

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said Sinn Féin was targeting the DUP’s ministers at Stormont.
‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Taoiseach

‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Taoiseach

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.
Irish language commissioner criticised at Stormont Executive Office committee

Irish language commissioner criticised at Stormont Executive Office committee

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Legal advice is being sought over a request for information for Pol Deeds by the scrutiny committee.
Sinn Féin says Bobby Sands statue ‘is going nowhere’ at anniversary event

Sinn Féin says Bobby Sands statue ‘is going nowhere’ at anniversary event

Sun, 03 May, 2026

It then emerged that it had been erected without planning permission, although Belfast City Council had not previously taken any action.
DUP leader challenges Sinn Féin over public support for police

DUP leader challenges Sinn Féin over public support for police

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Gavin Robinson was speaking after a dissident republican attack on a police station in Co Antrim.
SDLP leader criticises fallout over Bobby Sands statue row

SDLP leader criticises fallout over Bobby Sands statue row

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Claire Hanna described a ‘sham fight’ between the DUP and Sinn Fein, and a ‘pile-on’ on members of her party.
Michelle O’Neill says she is ‘not fixated on titles’ amid Stormont reform talk

Michelle O’Neill says she is ‘not fixated on titles’ amid Stormont reform talk

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

The First Minister also described a ‘very challenging arrangement’ with the DUP in the Executive.
Lack of capacity to tackle violence against women cannot be ignored – DUP leader

Lack of capacity to tackle violence against women cannot be ignored – DUP leader

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

‘If we expect results, we have to ensure policing is properly equipped,’ Gavin Robinson told party members.
New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The wife of the former DUP leader is facing charges of aiding and abetting.
DUP accused of pursuing ‘wrecker’s agenda’ in Executive by Sinn Féin chairman

DUP accused of pursuing ‘wrecker’s agenda’ in Executive by Sinn Féin chairman

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Declan Kearney said Labour party’s ‘austerity’ approach to Northern Ireland was also having an effect on its people.
Alliance Party ‘chief advocates for the anti-common-sense brigade’ – DUP leader

Alliance Party ‘chief advocates for the anti-common-sense brigade’ – DUP leader

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Gavin Robinson has attacked the Alliance Party in a speech saying it has been ‘captured by so-called progressives’.
DUP MP claims Connolly committed ‘diplomatic faux pas’ on NI visit

DUP MP claims Connolly committed ‘diplomatic faux pas’ on NI visit

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Gregory Campbell said Catherine Connolly ‘missed the opportunity’ to demonstrate ‘reconciliation’ in her speech in the Guildhall in Derry City.
You’re in our country, DUP’s Gregory Campbell tells Catherine Connolly

You’re in our country, DUP’s Gregory Campbell tells Catherine Connolly

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Catherine Connolly told the DUP MP she is ‘here to listen’ adding, ‘at the end of the day we’re human beings and we have to have respect’.
Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife to get under way in May

Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife to get under way in May

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson have been accused of alleged historical sexual offences which they deny.
Medical report on Eleanor Donaldson ‘imminent’, court told

Medical report on Eleanor Donaldson ‘imminent’, court told

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife are facing charges relating to historical sex offences.
DUP leader invites incoming UUP chief for talks on unionist co-operation

DUP leader invites incoming UUP chief for talks on unionist co-operation

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Gavin Robinson said he wanted to reflect the desire across the grassroots of unionism to see unionist parties working together.
Minister for Foreign Affairs to meet Troubles victims and politicians in Belfast

Minister for Foreign Affairs to meet Troubles victims and politicians in Belfast

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Helen McEntee said her visit to the region on Wednesday has been a ‘priority’ for her since taking up her post in November 2025.
Trimble warned that review of Assembly must include decommissioning

Trimble warned that review of Assembly must include decommissioning

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

The 1998 Good Friday Agreement largely ended decades of violence in Northern Ireland.
Palestine flag flies on Belfast City Hall

Palestine flag flies on Belfast City Hall

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

The council passed a Sinn Féin motion on Monday night to raise the flag.
Unionist MLA says it is appropriate for him to attend Connolly inauguration

Unionist MLA says it is appropriate for him to attend Connolly inauguration

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Steve Aiken will represent the UUP at Dublin Castle on Tuesday.
DUP absence from Connolly inauguration not a snub – Robinson

DUP absence from Connolly inauguration not a snub – Robinson

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

The unionist party has said it will not send a representative to the event in Dublin on Tuesday
Emma Little-Pengelly will not attend Catherine Connolly inauguration

Emma Little-Pengelly will not attend Catherine Connolly inauguration

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister said she had other commitments on Remembrance Day.
Department’s social media post on Israel trip ‘strictly non-political’ – Givan

Department’s social media post on Israel trip ‘strictly non-political’ – Givan

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

The Stormont Education Minister defended asking his department to publicise his visit to a school in Israel amid calls for him to resign.
Northern Ireland’s political leaders divided over Soldier F acquittal

Northern Ireland’s political leaders divided over Soldier F acquittal

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

First Minister Michelle O’Neill expressed disappointment while DUP leader Gavin Robinson hailed a ‘clear and welcome outcome’.
Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife delayed again

Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife delayed again

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.
No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November

No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

The former DUP leader and his wife face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.
DUP distance themselves from son of founder over comments about a united Ireland

DUP distance themselves from son of founder over comments about a united Ireland

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Ian Paisley said in a new BBC podcast that while he was open to conversations, he emphasised his identity is British.
MLA has ‘no confidence’ in Irish Government over Troubles legacy

MLA has ‘no confidence’ in Irish Government over Troubles legacy

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

MLAs debated a new legacy framework at the NI Assembly on Tuesday.
Unionists want to see parties co-operate and not bicker, DUP leader says

Unionists want to see parties co-operate and not bicker, DUP leader says

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he wants to see co-operation at the next Assembly election to maximise the number of unionists elected.
Securing confidence of victims paramount for new legacy framework – Sinn Féin

Securing confidence of victims paramount for new legacy framework – Sinn Féin

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Northern Ireland political parties have given a mixed response to a new legacy framework published by the UK and Irish governments.
War of words ‘unsettling the Northern Executive’, says former minister

War of words ‘unsettling the Northern Executive’, says former minister

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Claire Sugden said she is concerned about relations between ministers in the powersharing Executive.
Eleanor Donaldson to undergo further medical tests ahead of trial, court told

Eleanor Donaldson to undergo further medical tests ahead of trial, court told

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife deny historical sex offences.
O’Neill ‘comfortable’ about decision not to attend Trump banquet at Windsor

O’Neill ‘comfortable’ about decision not to attend Trump banquet at Windsor

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

The First Minister made the comment when she appeared before her scrutiny committee
O’Neill and Little-Pengelly deny ‘toxic’ relationship is hindering delivery

O’Neill and Little-Pengelly deny ‘toxic’ relationship is hindering delivery

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Northern Ireland's First Minister and deputy First Minister appeared before their Stormont scrutiny committee on Wednesday.
NI Justice Minister urges everyone to ‘do more’ following racist attacks

NI Justice Minister urges everyone to ‘do more’ following racist attacks

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

The call came as police reported attacks on houses in separate incidents in Belfast and Donaghadee.
Northern Ireland will not be at forefront of Reform’s plans – Farage

Northern Ireland will not be at forefront of Reform’s plans – Farage

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

The Reform UK leader responded to criticism of earlier remarks that he would ‘renegotiate’ the Good Friday Agreement.
Farage has no right to ‘tear up’ Good Friday Agreement – Hanna

Farage has no right to ‘tear up’ Good Friday Agreement – Hanna

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

But DUP MP Sammy Wilson has backed the Reform UK leader’s plans to renegotiate the peace deal.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Council investigates hotel being used for asylum seekers

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

DUP MLA Trevor Clarke said councillors from his party are pressing for similar investigations in other areas.
Michelle O'Neill accused of ‘trying to rewrite history of IRA campaign’

Michelle O'Neill accused of ‘trying to rewrite history of IRA campaign’

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

DUP and TUV representatives have taken issue with a recent interview Michelle O’Neill gave.
‘Significant deterioration’ in Eleanor Donaldson’s medical condition, court told

‘Significant deterioration’ in Eleanor Donaldson’s medical condition, court told

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

A lawyer said the court was waiting for an assessment over whether ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife was fit to stand trial later this year.
Gordon Lyons to attend first GAA match as Stormont Communities Minister

Gordon Lyons to attend first GAA match as Stormont Communities Minister

Thu, 22 May, 2025

The DUP MLA will attend a match after an invitation from the Ulster Council of the GAA.

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