Sinn Féin could do more to support Catholic recruitment in PSNI, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin is first holder of his office to attend attestation ceremony for new police graduates in Northern Ireland
UK politician Chris Bryant
Micheál Martin is first holder of his office to attend attestation ceremony for new police graduates in Northern Ireland
Anniversary of police reform marked by taoiseach as chief constable calls on North’s politicians to ‘do their bit’ to support PSNI
First and deputy First Ministers did not hold talks with Andy Burnham on Friday as fallout from Drumcree stand-off continues
Northern Secretary Chris Bryant says reaching a deal should be ‘a no-brainer’ given the financial consequences
It is clear it will take much to repair the damage, not least given the potential for other flashpoints
NI Secretary banned parade after hosting talks with both sides and being unable to find a resolution
Bill to be sent to House of Lords after MPs vote 330 to 178 in favour of Bill at third reading
PSNI lawyers refute assertions police were considering the ‘feelings’ of the Provisional IRA in security assessments
Sarah Owen tells British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly that Northern Ireland receives £1.24 for every £1 that goes to her Luton constituency
High Court in Belfast is hearing a challenge to the decisions that led to ban of Drumcree march
Residents of Lower Ormeau concerned that loyalist march through contentious route will be a repeat of Drumcree standoff
Difficult to ignore how Garvaghy Road conveniently shifted attention from the everyday responsibilities of government
David Johnstone insists there is no question that soldiers who committed crimes while in uniform should be prosecuted
Legislation is intended to replace contentious 2023 Legacy Act passed by then British Conservative government
Party’s Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says party must ensure Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill is ‘dealt with in the appropriate way’
On Garvaghy Road the last of the tents that filled the road during the standoff are being dismantled
Chris Bryant uses power to intervene and quash Parades Commission decision
The normalisation of ultra-short-termism has entrenched financial irresponsibility
International mediator ‘would lower the political temperature’, dozens of artists argue in open letter to Chris Bryant
Standoff entered sixth day on Friday as residents prepare to lodge fresh legal challenge on Monday
‘Solution has to be through dialogue,’ Martin says, as sides prepare for High Court hearing on Monday
Orange Order says it will accept outcome of upcoming High Court appeal
Fourteen members of US Congress say failing to act decisively risks ‘reopening one of the most painful chapters in North’s history’
Garvaghy Road residents lodge legal challenge to parade ruling and seek ‘urgent hearing’
Sinn Féin leader agrees with Taoiseach that Parades Commission decision to permit Orange Order march was ‘incomprehensible’
It may look like Garvaghy Road residents and Sinn Féin are in lock-step. However, the reality is more complex, with tensions aplenty
Going by the language in the chamber, things could hardly be worse, but there seems little appetite to bring down power-sharing
Garvaghy Road resident Dessie Traynor is from a mixed marriage and is determined the Orange Order march will not go ahead
Former IRA prisoner split with Sinn Féin over policing, but remains as committed as ever to his cause
Following the weekend’s drama over the Garvaghy Road march route, the focus will move to Northern Secretary Chris Bryant
Chris Bryant calls for calm as hundreds of protesters block Orange parade down Catholic estate in largely Protestant Portadown
Politicians defiant as tensions expected to continue for days over planned Orange Order march
History suggests that unionism rarely responds sensibly and strategically to a wake-up call
UK government clarification would provide useful framework for debates on Irish unity
Britain’s prime minister repeated his assertion that a plebiscite on Irish unity was ‘off the table’
UK and Irish governments must ‘step up’ on Troubles Bill, says Chris Bryant on first Dublin visit
Speculation has been growing in recent weeks that Sinn Féin is about to pull the plug on powersharing
The perennial funding crisis will be high on the agenda
Conservative MPs refuse to vote against inquiry by Commons privileges committee
Commons to vote on Labour motion calling for privileges committee to establish if the prime minister misled MPs over gatherings
Spokeswoman for Chelsea owner says he accepted Ukrainian request for support
Former official at foreign office claims Johnson intervened to ensure domestic animals were evacuated from Afghan capital
Tributes to slain MP’s passion and promotion of Southend enliven Commons
UK prime minister promised during election that he would not seek any extension
Most Conservatives, including eight ministers, voted against May’s motion in a free vote
Russian channel announced Mourinho as main World Cup pundit a day after Salisbury
‘British Muslims are peaceful’ and victims of acts of terror by far right, says British PM
Analysis: Delta, Air France and Virgin form defensive partnership across Atlantic
Oldest member of House of Commons was known as acerbic debater and critic of Israel
Former Ukip leader entered dispute with Brendan Cox over response to Berlin attack
Mvula has grave concerns about modern music and is no longer concerned about coming across as arrogant
Former London mayor accused of anti-Semitism after radio interview
‘We know the cheats, these people are extremely good at cheating’
In heated debate, SNP warns that measure could hasten the end of the union
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