NewsNewsN. IrelandN. Ireland Politics'We need to have the protection of the protocol,' says O'TooleNorthern Ireland needs to have "the protections that are in the protocol" says SDLP MLA.19 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsShadow secretary says he hasn't visited NI due to lack of fundsConservative MP Alex Burghart has defended not visiting Northern Ireland during his time as shadow secretary.20 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsBenn says majority of NI farms unaffected by BudgetHilary Benn says the majority of farms would be unaffected by the decision to change inheritance tax reliefs.2 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsChancellor announces £1.5bn for Stormont next yearRachel Reeves also gives the go ahead to funding for Causeway Coast and Mid South West growth deals.2 days agoNorthern IrelandDUP apology call for 'misleading electorate' over Sinn Féin talksLord Empey calls for an apology after revelations that members of the DUP were secretly meeting Sinn Féin.3 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsShadow secretary says he hasn't visited NI due to lack of fundsConservative MP Alex Burghart has defended not visiting Northern Ireland during his time as shadow secretary.20 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsSecretary of State triggers protocol vote processControversially unlike other Stormont votes, there is no requirement for cross-community support.1 day agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsStormont's £800k flags report 'still on shelf' three years onAn academic who co-chaired the flags commission says he is "disappointed" by the lack of progress.23 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsBenn says majority of NI farms unaffected by BudgetHilary Benn says the majority of farms would be unaffected by the decision to change inheritance tax reliefs.2 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsAs it happened: O'Neill faces Stormont questions over Sinn Féin scandalsThe First Minister appeared at an executive office committee where she faced questions over her party's handling of recent controversies.Sinn Féin leaders correct age of teen texted by senatorMichelle O'Neill and Mary Lou McDonald correct the record about the age of a teenage texted by Niall Ó Donnghaile.22 Oct 2024Northern Ireland PoliticsNI secretary accused of turning his back on victimsVictims' families 'expected repeal to mean repeal' when it came to the Legacy Act, Amnesty rep says.21 Oct 2024Northern IrelandGovernment to challenge Legacy Act court rulingThe government looks set to challenge a court ruling on the Legacy Act - despite plans to repeal it.18 Oct 2024Northern IrelandGay and unionist - a changing of the times?The DUP's first openly-gay elected politician Alison Bennington is going from strength to strength.19 Oct 2024Northern Ireland PoliticsFeatures and analysisSammy Wilson admits meetings with Sinn Féin The secret meetings were revealed by Rev Harold Good in a new book, In Good Time.4 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsNI Executive remains stable, first minister claimsMichelle O’Neill denies the Stormont government was destabilised by controversies around her party.8 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsDUP minister defends meeting group linked to paramilitariesGordon Lyons has defended meeting a group linked to loyalists paramilitaries.24 Oct 2024Northern Ireland PoliticsDonaldson and McGuinness held secret meetings, says mediatorThe Rev Harold Good reveals talks took place at his home when the DUP had a policy of not speaking to Sinn Féin.24 Oct 2024Northern Ireland PoliticsAngry exchanges as first minister faces Stormont questionsAttending the committee, O'Neill declined to answer several questions on issues facing the party23 Oct 2024Northern Ireland Politics