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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The North's deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly will not attend Catherine Connolly's presidential inauguration

I am scheduled to attend a service and to participate in an Act of Remembrance in Parliament Buildings before travelling to Windsor Castle at the invitation of their majesties the king and queen for a special reception to commemorate VJ Day 80th anniversary to honour veterans of World War II, and in particular of the Pacific on this day of remembrance.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly will not attend Catherine Connolly inauguration

I have received an invitation for the inauguration events for the Irish president on Tuesday but it will not be possible for me to accept due to a number of other commitments in Belfast and Windsor. Tuesday marks Remembrance Day, an important day for so many. I am scheduled to attend a service and to participate in an Act of Remembrance in Parliament Buildings before travelling to Windsor Castle at the invitation of Their Majesties The King and Queen
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer's digital ID plan could be jeopardised by Irish jobs agreement

UK digital ID plans risk conflicting with Common Travel Area rights, provoking opposition from Sinn Fein, Northern Ireland parties, and potential legal obstacles.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Vegan sausage rolls could be banned in Northern Ireland due to Brexit deal

Northern Ireland may be required to rename plant-based meat products under EU food-labelling rules applied via the Windsor Framework, prompting unionist objections.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Sam McBride: Was David Trimble autistic? New claims give insight into a complex and resilient politician

David Trimble believed he was probably autistic, and many of his closest advisers privately believed he was neurodivergent.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Nigel Farage has no right to 'tear up' Good Friday Agreement, says SDLP leader

Nigel Farage proposes renegotiating the Good Friday Agreement to remove ECHR references and replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Former UUP MP Rev Martin Smyth dies aged 94

Rev Martin Smyth, former UUP MP and Grand Orange Lodge grand master, died aged 94, known as a conservative, influential unionist leader.
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