DUP chief Arlene Foster ends talks on restoring devolution
7 years, 1 month ago

DUP chief Arlene Foster ends talks on restoring devolution

Daily Mail  

Sinn Fein and the DUP had signed up to a 'draft agreement' to restore powersharing to Northern Ireland before Arlene Foster dramatically collapsed the talks, it was today claimed. Michelle O'Neil, Sinn Fein's leader in Northern Ireland, said the two parties would be on the cusp of setting up a new executive if the DUP had not pulled the plug on talks Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald said she urged the unionists to close the deal last week before it could be 'unpicked' by opponents. Michelle O'Neil, Sinn Fein's leader in Northern Ireland, said the two parties would be on the cusp of setting up a new executive if the DUP had not pulled the plug on talks. DUP leader Arlene Foster last night ended talks on restoring devolution in Northern Ireland, accusing Sinn Fein of trying to hold her to ransom 'I had dearly hoped that we could have restored an Executive and local Ministers could have taken those decisions.

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Why was there a political deadlock in Northern Ireland? | Explained
1 year, 1 month ago

Why was there a political deadlock in Northern Ireland? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Northern Ireland has finally developed a new government this month after a hiatus between the two main parties since the 2022 elections to the Stormont Assembly. The party has nevertheless not reconciled itself to the internal trade border created between NI and the rest of Britain, and has hence boycotted Stormont institutions since the 2022 regional …

What has Northern Ireland’s DUP agreed with the UK over EU trade?
1 year, 2 months ago

What has Northern Ireland’s DUP agreed with the UK over EU trade?

Al Jazeera  

The Northern Ireland Assembly is set to return after a two-year political paralysis caused by Brexit row. Following two years of political paralysis, Northern Ireland’s devolved assembly is set to return to full working order after a new agreement on trade between the Democratic Unionist Party and the UK government was ratified by the House of Commons on Thursday. This …

Northern Ireland government could return in days, after DUP endorses proposals with London and agrees to end two-year boycott
1 year, 2 months ago

Northern Ireland government could return in days, after DUP endorses proposals with London and agrees to end two-year boycott

ABC  

In short: Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party says a regional power-sharing government could be restored within days, after it agreed to end a near two-year boycott of the parliament. Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party says a regional power-sharing government could be restored within days, after it agreed to end a near two-year boycott of the parliament. The leader of Northern …

UK gives Northern Ireland a new deadline to revive its collapsed government as cost of living soars
1 year, 2 months ago

UK gives Northern Ireland a new deadline to revive its collapsed government as cost of living soars

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K. government on Tuesday gave Northern Ireland politicians until Feb. 8 to restore the collapsed regional government in Belfast, after a deadline this month passed without an end to the deadlock. The extension comes amid signs Northern Ireland’s largest British unionist party is close to deciding whether to end a boycott that has kept the power-sharing administration …

Northern Ireland political impasse set to stretch out
1 year, 3 months ago

Northern Ireland political impasse set to stretch out

The Hindu  

A lengthy boycott of devolved government in Northern Ireland will stretch into 2024 after talks to end the impasse stalled on Tuesday, with frustration mounting over political dysfunction and crumbling public services. The Democratic Unionist Party withdrew from the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont in February 2022, forcing its mothballing because of post-Brexit trading rules it said undermined the region’s …

Arlene Foster expands role at GB News, saying it’s vital NI voices are heard
2 years ago

Arlene Foster expands role at GB News, saying it’s vital NI voices are heard

The Independent  

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DUP welcomes ‘progress’ on Brexit border talks but warns more work to be done
2 years, 1 month ago

DUP welcomes ‘progress’ on Brexit border talks but warns more work to be done

The Independent  

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Britain rules out new elections in Northern Ireland this year
2 years, 4 months ago

Britain rules out new elections in Northern Ireland this year

Al Jazeera  

The announcement comes despite Northern Ireland being without a functioning devolved government since February. The announcement came on Friday despite Northern Ireland being without a functioning devolved government since February, when the pro-British Democratic Unionist Party began a boycott due to Brexit trading agreements. “I can now confirm that no Assembly election will take place in December, or ahead of …

Northern Ireland Secretary urges DUP to restore powersharing as deadline looms
2 years, 5 months ago

Northern Ireland Secretary urges DUP to restore powersharing as deadline looms

The Independent  

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Stormont should be restored while protocol negotiations continue, says Martin
2 years, 5 months ago

Stormont should be restored while protocol negotiations continue, says Martin

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. DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the Irish Government now agreed with him that …

Dublin agrees there is ‘no quick fix’ to Northern Ireland Protocol – DUP leader
2 years, 5 months ago

Dublin agrees there is ‘no quick fix’ to Northern Ireland Protocol – DUP leader

The Independent  

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Liz Truss claims she would get Northern Ireland devolution working if made PM
2 years, 7 months ago

Liz Truss claims she would get Northern Ireland devolution working if made PM

The Independent  

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Roll up your sleeves and let's fix the Northern Ireland Protocol together, Boris Johnson urges DUP
2 years, 10 months ago

Roll up your sleeves and let's fix the Northern Ireland Protocol together, Boris Johnson urges DUP

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson has urged the DUP and other Northern Irish political parties to "roll up your sleeves and get stuck in" by returning to Stormont to fix the Protocol. Speaking on a visit to Belfast on Monday afternoon, Mr Johnson addressed the current stand-off in the Assembly, which has seen Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's party block the election of a Speaker …

DUP faces accusations of damaging democracy as Assembly sits
2 years, 10 months ago

DUP faces accusations of damaging democracy as Assembly sits

The Independent  

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DUP to block N Ireland’s new legislature over post-Brexit trade
2 years, 10 months ago

DUP to block N Ireland’s new legislature over post-Brexit trade

Al Jazeera  

DUP will not back a speaker or nominate ministers until the UK alters the protocol which governs post-Brexit trade. Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party has said it will block the election of a speaker for the Northern Ireland Assembly, in a move that would shut down the British-run province’s newly-elected legislature. In a statement to the News Letter, a Northern …

Northern Ireland Election: It will be the DUP – not Sinn Fein – that breaks up the UK
2 years, 10 months ago

Northern Ireland Election: It will be the DUP – not Sinn Fein – that breaks up the UK

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  

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Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ in Northern Ireland as nationalists become largest party
2 years, 10 months ago

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ in Northern Ireland as nationalists become largest party

The Independent  

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DUP actions will not ‘change much’ in ongoing Brexit negotiations, says Coveney
3 years, 1 month ago

DUP actions will not ‘change much’ in ongoing Brexit negotiations, says Coveney

The Independent  

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Arlene Foster’s successor must not risk the stability of the Good Friday Agreement
3 years, 11 months ago

Arlene Foster’s successor must not risk the stability of the Good Friday Agreement

The Independent  

Until the swift and surgically precise excision of Arlene Foster, Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party had never before removed a party leader. She was judged to have failed to stop or overturn the Northern Ireland protocol that led to an “economic United Ireland” in the view of her critics; she was taking too soft a line on issues such as …

Northern Ireland leader Arlene Foster announces resignation
3 years, 11 months ago

Northern Ireland leader Arlene Foster announces resignation

Al Jazeera  

Arlene Foster will step down as Northern Ireland’s First Minister at the end of June, bowing to pressure from members of Democratic Unionist Party. The move against Foster, who has led the largest pro-British party since 2015, is the latest sign of how the UK’s economic split from the European Union at the end of 2020 has shaken the political …

Arlene Foster fighting for political survival after claims of DUP revolt
3 years, 11 months ago

Arlene Foster fighting for political survival after claims of DUP revolt

The Telegraph  

Arlene Foster appeared to be fighting for her survival as Northern Ireland’s First Minister on Tuesday night amid claims that dozens of DUP politicians had signed a letter of no confidence in her. "So we'll just deal with it and move on because I've bigger things to do, including getting us through this Covid pandemic, including listening to the concerns …

Brexit: DUP launches court challenge to Northern Ireland protocol
4 years, 1 month ago

Brexit: DUP launches court challenge to Northern Ireland protocol

The Independent  

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Irish premier urges DUP to ‘dial down’ rhetoric on Brexit protocol
4 years, 1 month ago

Irish premier urges DUP to ‘dial down’ rhetoric on Brexit protocol

The Independent  

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DUP members threaten to bring down Northern Ireland government if Brexit deal is not scrapped
4 years, 1 month ago

DUP members threaten to bring down Northern Ireland government if Brexit deal is not scrapped

The Independent  

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Small Northern Irish party plays big role in Brexit talks
5 years, 5 months ago

Small Northern Irish party plays big role in Brexit talks

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Democratic Unionist Party is a small Northern Irish political grouping with an outsized Brexit role. As well as getting those 10 votes, DUP support for any Brexit deal would unlock hard-line Brexit supporters within the Conservative Party, many of whom have said they will be influenced by what the Northern Irish party thinks. The DUP opposed the …

Brexit: DUP leader Arlene Foster tells Theresa May not to 'roll over' for EU after summit humiliation
6 years, 3 months ago

Brexit: DUP leader Arlene Foster tells Theresa May not to 'roll over' for EU after summit humiliation

The Independent  

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The DUP has backed itself into a corner with its reactionary stance on abortion and gay rights, but Northern Ireland is moving on
6 years, 10 months ago

The DUP has backed itself into a corner with its reactionary stance on abortion and gay rights, but Northern Ireland is moving on

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 …

Theresa May's DUP deal to blame for new power-sharing crisis, Sinn Fein says
7 years, 8 months ago

Theresa May's DUP deal to blame for new power-sharing crisis, Sinn Fein says

The Independent  

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DUP deal: Theresa Villiers repeatedly refuses to answer LBC questions about cash for votes in Northern Ireland
7 years, 9 months ago

DUP deal: Theresa Villiers repeatedly refuses to answer LBC questions about cash for votes in Northern Ireland

The Independent  

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UK Conservatives agree deal to secure parliamentary majority
7 years, 9 months ago

UK Conservatives agree deal to secure parliamentary majority

China Daily  

UK Prime Minister Theresa May and her Conservative Party struck a deal with the small Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party on Monday that will allow her a slim majority in parliamentary votes. Britain's Prime Minister, Theresa May, poses for a photograph with Democratic Unionist Party Leader Arlene Foster, in front of 10 Downing Street, in central London, Britain June 26, …

There is no national interest in this dishonest DUP deal – we're now all forking out to prop up Theresa May
7 years, 9 months ago

There is no national interest in this dishonest DUP deal – we're now all forking out to prop up Theresa May

The Independent  

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Theresa May signs deal with DUP: Arlene Foster, war-hardened Northern Ireland leader, is set to 'confound critics'
7 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May signs deal with DUP: Arlene Foster, war-hardened Northern Ireland leader, is set to 'confound critics'

Firstpost  

Dismissing widespread concerns since the election over her party’s opposition to gay marriage and abortion, Foster has said the DUP will confound its critics. Belfast: Arlene Foster, the woman who struck a deal to prop up British prime minister Theresa May on Monday, is a tough leader who experienced the bloodiness of the Northern Ireland conflict firsthand at an early …

Theresa May set to form the next UK govt after signing deal with Northern Ireland's DUP
7 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May set to form the next UK govt after signing deal with Northern Ireland's DUP

Firstpost  

Northern Irish DUP leader Arlene Foster said she was “delighted” that a deal had been struck, while May said the Conservatives and the DUP “share many values”. London: British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservatives signed a deal Monday with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party that will allow them to govern after losing their majority in a general election in June. …

Theresa May seals UK governing deal with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionists
7 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May seals UK governing deal with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionists

Live Mint  

London: UK Prime Minister Theresa May is resuming discussions with the Democratic Unionists as she aims to nail down an agreement with the Northern Irish party that ensures her Conservatives keep a grip on power. Prime Minister Theresa May kept her grip on power by reaching a deal with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party, which will support her minority government …

Theresa May strikes $1.6b deal with Northern Ireland's DUP to secure support for minority government
7 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May strikes $1.6b deal with Northern Ireland's DUP to secure support for minority government

ABC  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has struck a deal to prop up her minority government by agreeing to $1.6 billion in extra funding for Northern Ireland in return for the support of the province's biggest Protestant party. Key points: Ms May agreed to increase spending in Northern Ireland by $1.6b over two years DUP agreed to support Ms May on …

Northern Irish peace ‘at risk’: UK’s May warned against DUP deal
7 years, 9 months ago

Northern Irish peace ‘at risk’: UK’s May warned against DUP deal

CNN  

CNN — A deal to prop up British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government could come at the cost of peace in Northern Ireland, politicians have warned. Speaking in London Thursday after a meeting with May, prominent Northern Irish politician and Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams said he had told May she was “in breach” of the Good Friday Agreement – …

Who are Northern Ireland’s DUP?
7 years, 9 months ago

Who are Northern Ireland’s DUP?

CNN  

CNN — They’ve been around for more than 40 years, but until now the Democratic Unionist Party have been less well known outside of Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland’s dominant unionist party, they face off against republican party Sinn Fein, which wants to unite Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland. The denial of climate change is not a party policy, …

Northern Ireland peace at risk in DUP deal, May warned
7 years, 9 months ago

Northern Ireland peace at risk in DUP deal, May warned

CNN  

London CNN — One of British Prime Minister Theresa May’s predecessors has warned that her plan to stay in power after losing her parliamentary majority risks the “fragile” peace in Northern Ireland. “A fundamental part of that peace process is that the UK government needs to be impartial between all the competing interests in Northern Ireland,” he told the BBC. …

UK Election 2017: DUP deal with Conservative Party spoils Northern Ireland power-sharing talks
7 years, 9 months ago

UK Election 2017: DUP deal with Conservative Party spoils Northern Ireland power-sharing talks

Firstpost  

Talks due to start on restoring a power-sharing deal in Northern Ireland risk becoming even more arduous as the province’s DUP nears an alliance with Britain’s Conservative Party Dublin: Talks due to start Monday on restoring a key power-sharing deal in Northern Ireland risk becoming even more arduous as the province’s ultra-conservative Democratic Unionist Party nears an alliance with Britain’s …

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 …

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 surge puts Northern Ireland power-sharing agreement at risk
8 years ago

Sinn Fein surge puts Northern Ireland power-sharing agreement at risk

The Independent  

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The pressure is on Arlene Foster to step aside after Sinn Fein's advance
8 years ago

The pressure is on Arlene Foster to step aside after Sinn Fein's advance

The Independent  

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Power-sharing collapses in Northern Ireland, after Sinn Fein refuse to return to Stormont executive
8 years, 2 months ago

Power-sharing collapses in Northern Ireland, after Sinn Fein refuse to return to Stormont executive

The Independent  

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Arlene Foster: DUP leader succeeds Peter Robinson as Northern Ireland's First Minister
9 years, 2 months ago

Arlene Foster: DUP leader succeeds Peter Robinson as Northern Ireland's First Minister

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 Democratic Unionist leader Arlene Foster has been appointed Northern Ireland's new …

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