Sinn Fein holds on to four seats in West Belfast
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein holds on to four seats in West Belfast

The Independent  

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Sinn Fein leader is 'very actively pursuing' trying to form a government in a bid to topple Ireland's ruling coalition after 'incredible performance' in Irish election - as vote counting continues
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinn Fein leader is 'very actively pursuing' trying to form a government in a bid to topple Ireland's ruling coalition after 'incredible performance' in Irish election - as vote counting continues

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein leader engaging with other parties about 'possibility of government' The leader of Sinn Fein has said she is 'very actively pursuing' trying to form a government in a bid to topple Ireland's ruling coalition following an 'incredible performance' in today's election. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald celebrating after what she called an 'incredible performance' in the election …

Rishi Sunak tells Sinn Fein not to focus on united Ireland
1 year, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak tells Sinn Fein not to focus on united Ireland

The Independent  

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Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government
1 year, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein made sweeping gains in Northern Ireland's …

British and Irish governments must act over Stormont stalemate – Sinn Fein
1 year, 10 months ago

British and Irish governments must act over Stormont stalemate – Sinn Fein

The Independent  

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Sinn Fein emerges as largest party at end of marathon council elections count
1 year, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein emerges as largest party at end of marathon council elections count

The Independent  

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Council election results send message that Stormont must return – Sinn Fein
1 year, 10 months ago

Council election results send message that Stormont must return – Sinn Fein

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Sinn Fein, DUP and Alliance consolidate electoral dominance, poll shows
2 years ago

Sinn Fein, DUP and Alliance consolidate electoral dominance, poll shows

The Independent  

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Fear of Sinn Fein obstacle to normalisation of NI politics – Baker
2 years, 5 months ago

Fear of Sinn Fein obstacle to normalisation of NI politics – Baker

The Independent  

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Northern Ireland news latest: Reunification vote ‘within decade,’ suggests Sinn Fein
2 years, 10 months ago

Northern Ireland news latest: Reunification vote ‘within decade,’ suggests Sinn Fein

The Independent  

✕ Close Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill hails ‘new era’ in Northern Ireland after victory Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mary …

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote

Associated Press  

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — The Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein, which seeks unification with Ireland, hailed a “new era” Saturday for Northern Ireland as it captured the largest number of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time in a historic win. The victory means Sinn Fein is entitled to the post of first minister in Belfast — …

Sinn Fein wins historic victory in Northern Ireland Assembly election
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein wins historic victory in Northern Ireland Assembly election

The Independent  

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Michelle O’Neill: Assembly election result ushers in new era
2 years, 10 months ago

Michelle O’Neill: Assembly election result ushers in new era

The Independent  

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Sturgeon: Sinn Fein success shows ‘big questions’ being asked about UK future
2 years, 10 months ago

Sturgeon: Sinn Fein success shows ‘big questions’ being asked about UK future

The Independent  

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Counting resumes in NI Assembly election with Sinn Fein poised for victory
2 years, 10 months ago

Counting resumes in NI Assembly election with Sinn Fein poised for victory

The Independent  

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Sinn Fein dominates first day of Stormont election count
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein dominates first day of Stormont election count

The Independent  

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Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote

LA Times  

The Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein, which seeks unification with Ireland, hailed a “new era” Saturday for Northern Ireland as the party captured the largest number of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time. The victory means Sinn Fein is entitled to the post of first minister in Belfast for the first time since Northern Ireland was …

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ after historic Northern Ireland vote
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ after historic Northern Ireland vote

Al Jazeera  

Sinn Fein is entitled to first minister post in Belfast for the first time since Northern Ireland was founded in 1921. The Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein has won the largest number of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time. The historic win means Sinn Fein is entitled to the post of first minister in Belfast for …

Northern Ireland witnesses ‘seismic’ legislative election result
2 years, 10 months ago

Northern Ireland witnesses ‘seismic’ legislative election result

Al Jazeera  

A pro-Irish reunification party becomes the biggest one in Northern Ireland’s legislative assembly for the first time. Belfast, United Kingdom – Northern Ireland has witnessed a “seismic” election result after Thursday’s legislative vote. Speaking at a Belfast count centre about the prospects for a united Ireland, Sinn Féin leader McDonald told Sky News that “the preparation for that big change …

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election

The Independent  

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Early indications Stormont Assembly election turnout may be slightly down
2 years, 10 months ago

Early indications Stormont Assembly election turnout may be slightly down

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s been a really, really positive election campaign.” DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, whose …

Counting of votes underway following Stormont Assembly election
2 years, 10 months ago

Counting of votes underway following Stormont Assembly election

The Independent  

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Sinn Fein set to become the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time as counting starts
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein set to become the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time as counting starts

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein are on course to become the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time as counting in the Stormont election gets underway today. Boris Johnson this morning said 'the most important thing is that we continue to support the balance of the Good Friday Agreement across all communities in Northern Ireland'. It could lead to Sinn Fein's …

Political leaders cast ballots in Northern Ireland Assembly election
2 years, 10 months ago

Political leaders cast ballots in Northern Ireland Assembly election

The Independent  

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Voting gets under way in Stormont Assembly election
2 years, 10 months ago

Voting gets under way in Stormont Assembly election

The Independent  

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Sinn Fein eyes historic win in Northern Ireland election
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein eyes historic win in Northern Ireland election

Associated Press  

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — Ever since Northern Ireland was founded as a Protestant-majority state a century ago, its governments have been led by unionist politicians who defined themselves as British. But if opinion polls are right, an election Thursday will see Sinn Fein, an Irish nationalist party that seeks union with Ireland, become the largest group in the 90-seat Northern …

Sinn Fein widens gap on DUP in race to be Stormont’s largest party – poll
2 years, 11 months ago

Sinn Fein widens gap on DUP in race to be Stormont’s largest party – poll

The Independent  

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Irish election produces an earthquake as Sinn Fein tops poll
5 years, 1 month ago

Irish election produces an earthquake as Sinn Fein tops poll

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland braced for weeks of political uncertainty Monday after an earth-shaking election that saw the Irish Republican Army-linked party Sinn Fein — long shunned by its bigger rivals — take the largest share of votes. I really don’t know what’s going to happen.” Sinn Fein’s left-wing proposals for tackling Ireland’s housing crisis and creaking healthcare system proved a …

Vote prediction for Sinn Fein puts Irish politics in turmoil
5 years, 1 month ago

Vote prediction for Sinn Fein puts Irish politics in turmoil

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland faced political turmoil Sunday as an exit poll from the weekend’s parliamentary election suggested that Sinn Fein, a left-wing party committed to reunification of the island, finished in a virtual dead heat with the two parties that have governed since the country won independence almost a century ago. While ballot counting remained underway, the poll indicated that …

Northern Ireland election: The Belfast seats where Remainers are taking on the DUP
5 years, 3 months ago

Northern Ireland election: The Belfast seats where Remainers are taking on the DUP

The Independent  

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Sinn Fein says Theresa May does not have powersharing plan
7 years, 1 month ago

Sinn Fein says Theresa May does not have powersharing plan

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein today tore into Theresa May over the crisis in Northern Ireland- saying the Prime Minister 'does not have a plan' to get devolved government back up and running. But speaking afterwards Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald accused Downing Street of dithering and delaying and said 'there has to be a decision'. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald …

Gerry Adams stands down as leader of Sinn Fein after 34 years
7 years, 1 month ago

Gerry Adams stands down as leader of Sinn Fein after 34 years

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gerry Adams' tenure as leader of Sinn Fein has come to …

Mary Lou McDonald: Who is Sinn Féin's new leader tasked with carrying Irish republicanism forward?
7 years, 1 month ago

Mary Lou McDonald: Who is Sinn Féin's new leader tasked with carrying Irish republicanism forward?

The Independent  

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Gerry Adams to retire as Sinn Fein president
7 years, 4 months ago

Gerry Adams to retire as Sinn Fein president

The Independent  

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The 10 people who can make or break Brexit
7 years, 9 months ago

The 10 people who can make or break Brexit

CNN  

CNN — When Theresa May stood on the steps of Downing Street Friday morning to confirm that she will try to lead a minority government, it was significant that she referred to “the Conservative and Unionist party” – the historic name of the party she leads. DUP leader Arlene Foster, DUP deputy leader and north Belfast candidate Nigel Dodds, Emma …

When I saw the sky-high voter turnout in Northern Ireland, I felt optimistic. Now I realise how foolish I was
8 years ago

When I saw the sky-high voter turnout in Northern Ireland, I felt optimistic. Now I realise how foolish I was

The Independent  

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Northern Ireland Assembly election: Stormont in crisis as Sinn Fein destroys overall unionist majority for first time
8 years ago

Northern Ireland Assembly election: Stormont in crisis as Sinn Fein destroys overall unionist majority for first time

The Independent  

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Sinn Fein Makes Big Gains, Reshuffling Political Landscape In Northern Ireland
8 years ago

Sinn Fein Makes Big Gains, Reshuffling Political Landscape In Northern Ireland

NPR  

Sinn Fein Makes Big Gains, Reshuffling Political Landscape In Northern Ireland Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Faith/AFP/Getty Images Paul Faith/AFP/Getty Images When the dust finally settled Saturday on Northern Ireland's snap assembly election, it became clear a new political reality now awaits voters there. CNN notes that under the 1998 Good Friday peace accord, which ended three decades of …

Adams wins historic vote from Sinn Fein to back Irish police forces
18 years, 1 month ago

Adams wins historic vote from Sinn Fein to back Irish police forces

The Independent  

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Sinn Fein historic police move
18 years, 2 months ago

Sinn Fein historic police move

The Independent  

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