NewsN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsCarla Lockhart resigns as DUP party officer over strategy 'concerns'As an officer, the Upper Bann MP belonged to a small, decision-making committee within the Democratic Unionist Party. 2 hrs agoNorthern Ireland Politics'Shortchanged' or 'fighting chance': Views differ as NI secretary meets parties on budgetThe Stormont executive maintains it cannot balance the books without more support from London.8 hrs agoNorthern IrelandO'Neill calls on parties to publish reviews into sex offender DonaldsonThe case was raised by Sinn Féin during a matter of the day debate in the assembly chamber.3 days agoNorthern IrelandTroubles legacy bill is not an amnesty for soldiers - NI secretaryAmendments to the bill are being debated by MPs, as the long-awaited legislation returns to the House of Commons.3 days agoNorthern IrelandJailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside ParliamentWhile not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.1 day agoNorthern IrelandO'Neill and McDonald attend police interview over Garvaghy Road protestUnionist parties have called for action against O'Neill and others over the protests, accusing nationalist parties of acting unlawfully.1 day agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsCouncillor suspended over conflict of interestsA watchdog says Mark Ovens registered late and attended meetings despite his conflict of interests.5 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsDraft law to deal with Troubles legacy backed by MPsMPs voted 330 to 178 in favour of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on Tuesday.2 days agoNorthern IrelandHealth workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delayThe practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital doctors announced two strikes.'Massive challenge' to protect Donaldson from harm in jailThe former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children.Assembly member interviewed by police over Drumcree protestsPeople Before Profit’s Gerry Carroll was among several politicians asked to attend interviews over their involvement in the demonstrations on Garvaghy Road.Sinn Féin MLA 'failed to show leadership' in damaged portrait rowThe painting of DUP peer Lord Browne was damaged at Belfast City Hall in October 2024.Divided executive 'speaking as one' on budget, says finance minister Executive ministers met with the secretary of state on Friday but it ended without any resolution to the budget crisis.
