DUP to block Sinn Fein EU observer status motion
The DUP will table a petition of concern against a Sinn Fein motion seeking Stormont's backing for European Parliament observer status. Vote set for Monday.
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Benn accused of ignoring Irish border poll debate
Sinn Féin MP Daire Hughes accuses Secretary of State Hilary Benn of ignoring the 'energetic debate' on Irish unity. Benn insists a border poll is 'a long way off'.
Armed Police at Belfast City Hall After Palestine Flag Vote
Armed police were stationed at Belfast City Hall after councillors voted to raise the Palestinian flag, sparking unionist anger and legal threats. Read the latest on this divisive issue.
Sinn Féin challenges PSNI over Belfast security alert
Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill demands answers from police chiefs after a major security operation in Belfast triggers widespread disruption and community concern.
DUP MP compares Sinn Féin to Israeli settlers in Commons
Gavin Robinson's controversial analogy during Northern Ireland questions sparks outrage and accusations of inflammatory rhetoric in Westminster.
Sinn Féin Israel comments spark Northern Ireland political crisis
Northern Ireland's political landscape faces fresh turmoil as Sinn Féin ministers face criticism over controversial remarks about Israel, prompting intervention from Westminster and creating new tensions in the power-sharing government.
UK Government Accused of Undermining Irish Agriculture
Westminster officials accused of undermining Irish farming sector with controversial policy decisions, sparking cross-border tensions and political backlash.
Sinn Féin blocks DUP Israel motion in Belfast
A controversial motion condemning Israel, proposed by DUP's Gavin Robinson, has been blocked by Sinn Féin in a tense Belfast City Council meeting, sparking political controversy in Northern Ireland.
DUP faces fire over Sinn Féin Israel stance clash
Democratic Unionist Party's Gavin Robinson confronts criticism after challenging Sinn Féin's foreign policy position on Israel, igniting fierce debate in Northern Irish politics.
Irish President sparks storm over Royal event refusal
Michael D. Higgins faces backlash after declining invitation to event with King Charles, prompting intervention from Irish government and heated debate about Anglo-Irish relations.
Sinn Féin demands Irish unity referendum in five years
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald declares Irish unity referendum should happen within five years, challenging Irish government to establish parliamentary committee on constitutional future.
McGregor sparks fury with Irish unity comments
UFC superstar Conor McGregor faces backlash from Irish political leaders after controversial statements about Irish unification and government criticism.
McGregor Eyes Irish Presidential Bid in Political Shakeup
UFC superstar Conor McGregor is seriously considering a run for Irish presidency, sending shockwaves through Ireland's political establishment as polls show significant public support for the controversial fighter.
Sinn Féin tops Irish polls as coalition government struggles
Sinn Féin has emerged as Ireland's most popular political party according to latest polls, while the ruling coalition government faces mounting pressure and internal divisions.
Sinn Féin faces backlash over Israel-Palestine motion
Northern Ireland's political landscape faces fresh turmoil as Sinn Féin's controversial motion on the Israel-Palestine conflict sparks cross-party criticism and threatens to destabilise power-sharing arrangements.
Northern Ireland Assembly paralysis continues
Northern Ireland's political crisis deepens as Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots blocks recall attempt amid DUP boycott, leaving power-sharing government in limbo.
Sinn Féin faces Israeli invitation controversy
Northern Ireland's Sinn Féin embroiled in controversy after Israeli government invites party to diplomatic event, sparking internal debate and external criticism.
Irish Minister May Become Northern Ireland First Minister
In an unprecedented development for UK politics, Ireland's deputy premier Micheál Martin could become Northern Ireland's first minister, marking a dramatic shift in cross-border relations.
Sinn Féin could lead Northern Ireland government - Martin
Micheál Martin delivers stark prediction about Sinn Féin's potential ascent to power in Stormont, signalling dramatic political shift in Northern Ireland's landscape.
Northern Ireland power-sharing crisis as Stormont deadline looms
Critical negotiations intensify as Northern Ireland faces a pivotal moment in its political history, with power-sharing institutions at risk of collapse and key parties divided over post-Brexit arrangements.
Labour MP's Bill Seeks to Bar Gerry Adams from Parliament
Exclusive: Labour backbencher Sarah Owen tables groundbreaking legislation that could prevent Gerry Adams from standing for election to Westminster, reigniting debates about parliamentary eligibility and Northern Ireland's political legacy.
Stormont restored: Historic power-sharing deal ends 2-year deadlock
Northern Ireland's devolved government has been restored after a dramatic two-year political deadlock, with Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill making history as First Minister in a landmark power-sharing agreement.
Badenoch suggests UK could ignore ECHR in Northern Ireland
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after suggesting the UK government could disregard European Court of Human Rights rulings in Northern Ireland, drawing sharp criticism from Sinn Féin and raising constitutional concerns.
Sinn Féin MP barred from bringing Spectre into Westminster
Westminster authorities have barred Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey from bringing his party's 'Spectre' into Parliament, igniting a fierce debate about political expression and the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Irish Coalition Crisis: Greens Threaten Government Collapse
The Irish coalition government faces potential disintegration as the Green Party calls for an emergency meeting, threatening to withdraw support over contentious new legislation, potentially triggering a snap general election.
Sinn Féin's Political Surge Reshapes Irish Government Talks
Sinn Féin emerges as dominant political force in Northern Ireland and Republic, triggering complex coalition negotiations that could reshape Irish politics.
Irish Green Party in crisis over Hamas 'resistance' motion
The Green Party in Ireland is embroiled in a significant internal dispute after a local branch proposed a motion recognising Hamas's actions as 'legitimate resistance', leading to high-level interventions and accusations of creating a 'chilling effect' on
Irish Parliament blocks Northern Ireland Speaker's address
The Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly has been denied permission to address the Irish Parliament in Dublin, sparking a major diplomatic dispute and accusations of political interference from the UK government.
Labour's IRA Troubles Amnesty Sparks Fury and Betrayal Claims
The UK government's controversial new deal with Ireland on the Troubles has been condemned as a betrayal of victims, rewriting history and granting effective amnesty to IRA terrorists.
Sinn Féin President Condemns UK's Northern Ireland Legacy Act
Mary Lou McDonald condemns the UK's controversial Legacy Act and plans to pardon British soldiers, warning it undermines reconciliation and denies justice to victims of the Troubles.
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