Blair proposed SDLP Irish nationalists support England at World Cup, papers showThe aftermath of Ireland's World Cup exit revealed political tensions, particularly with Tony Blair suggesting nationalist support for England, which was poorly received.
Northern Ireland Is Steeped in Its Past. Michelle O'Neill Has a Vision for Its FutureMichelle O'Neill's unexpected ascent as the first nationalist leader of Northern Ireland signifies a shift in the historically Protestant British unionist-dominated political landscape.
Tony Blair's officials told Irish counterparts they would have to 'listen to whinges' from unionist partiesBritish officials were frustrated with slow progress on the Good Friday Agreement, seeking faster meetings focused primarily on Sinn Féin and IRA decommissioning.
Northern Ireland Is Steeped in Its Past. Michelle O'Neill Has a Vision for Its FutureMichelle O'Neill's unexpected ascent as the first nationalist leader of Northern Ireland signifies a shift in the historically Protestant British unionist-dominated political landscape.
Tony Blair's officials told Irish counterparts they would have to 'listen to whinges' from unionist partiesBritish officials were frustrated with slow progress on the Good Friday Agreement, seeking faster meetings focused primarily on Sinn Féin and IRA decommissioning.
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to sex offencesDonaldson pleaded not guilty to 18 sex offence charges, leading to his resignation from the DUP.A trial date for the Donaldsons is set for March 2025.
Ex-TV news presenter Mike Nesbitt to return as Ulster Unionists' leaderMike Nesbitt returns as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, aiming to revitalize its identity against competition from other parties.
How much weight do NI party manifestos really carry?Elections in Northern Ireland are primarily about constitutional matters rather than policies on tax, health, and education, rendering manifesto pledges insignificant.