A horrific knife attack on a street in June sparked another summer’s night of racial violence, stoked by loyalist groups. How did the unrest erupt – and why do many fear it will happen again?Shortly after 10.30pm on Monday 8...
Read MorePM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of stateAndy Burnham has said his programme of devolution strengthens the case for a written constitution for the UK, a move...
Read MoreFormer Democratic Unionist party leader’s legal team has lodged documents with the court of appeal in Belfast Jeffrey Donaldson is to appeal against his conviction for rape and other sexual offences against two children.The...
Read MorePoliticians across Celtic nations braced for constitutional turmoil if Reform continues to riseThe rise of Nigel Farage has prompted political leaders across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to game the unthinkable:...
Read MoreInformation not reported through ‘appropriate channels’ and left DUP unable to formally respond, leader saysFormer and current members of the Democratic Unionist party (DUP) knew of allegations about the former leader Jeffrey...
Read MoreInformation not reported through ‘appropriate channels’ and left DUP unable to formally respond, leader saysFormer and current members of the Democratic Unionist party (DUP) knew of allegations about the former leader Jeffrey...
Read MoreFormer DUP leader convicted of 18 offences against two victims after high-profile trial that gripped Northern Ireland Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of sexual offences against two victims who were children at the time...
Read MoreEx-defence secretary John Healey and ex-defence minister Al Carns have given resignation statements to MPsSpeaking to reporters at the G7, Keir Starmer also defended the defence investment plan (DIP) draft that led to John...
Read MoreExclusive: Former minister calls for urgent action against companies such as X that allow incitement to violenceWes Streeting has called for Keir Starmer to take urgent action against X and other online platforms that have...
Read MoreClaims of two-tier policing and uncontrolled immigration may not be borne out by the facts, but that has not stopped them being played up for political endsAs the people of Glengormley, on the northern edge of Belfast, tidied up...
Read MoreThis blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereAs armed forces minister, Al Carns was not involved in work on the defence investment plan (Dip). In his resignation letter, he said it was flawed not just because of...
Read MoreThe prime minister defended the ‘hard-edged decisions’ he has made to cut funding from other departments to spend more on defenceAs armed forces minister, Al Carns was not involved in work on the defence investment plan (Dip)....
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