Sinn Féin retains Gerry Adams’ old seat in West Belfast
The result was widely expected but notable for the historic low turnout.
View ArticleExpenses watchdog apologises to Down MP over mistaken 1p expenses claim
Lady Sylvia Hermon bore public ire over claiming expenses for a 1p phone bill – the result of a clerical error.
View ArticleThe 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things to know by 9am: Four in court over halting site slavery, Amnesty finds human rights abuses on both sides in Libya, and more pressure on Ryan Tubridy…
View ArticleScotland insists it has mandate for independence referendum in 2014
And it wants to hold it on its own terms, defying the wishes of the UK government in Wesminster which wants the vote to be held sooner.
View ArticleLeaders clash over Scottish independence ahead of Dublin summit
Alex Salmond and Nick Clegg have taken to Irish airwaves to express strong views about the issue of Scottish independence ahead of the British-Irish Council summit today.
View ArticleSalmond announces ‘clear’ question for referendum on Scottish independence
…and voters will have plenty of time to think about their response: he says he’ll hold the referendum in the autumn of 2014.
View ArticleBritish Labour MP charged with assault after incident at Westminster bar
Eric Joyce was arrested on Wednesday following an incident in a bar at the British Houses of Parliament.
View Article8 bits that caught our eye in the Wills and Kate wedding
It’s the first anniversary of the British royal couple’s nuptials today. Whether you were really interested or not, there are a few moments that still linger in the mind…
View ArticleNew Bill overhauls thousands of obsolete laws passed before independence
Thousands of obsolete laws passed in Ireland before independence are being repealed by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
View ArticleMcGuinness to inherit Adams’ old British title under SF reorganisation
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness will become the new Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.
View ArticleBig Ben clock tower to be renamed for Queen Elizabeth
The clock tower – which currently goes by the imaginative name of Clock Tower – is to be renamed Elizabeth Tower.
View ArticleThousands attend Scottish independence rally
SNP leader Alex Salmon addressed the crowd during the event.
View ArticleAlliance Party: “This was an attempt to kill police officers”
A gang of 15 men attacked an unmarked police car opposite the offices of an Alliance Party MP last night, as violence worsens in Belfast.
View ArticleFormer Tory minister Michael Portillo has a go at hurling at Semple Stadium
The former Westminster heavy-hitter togged out in Thurles with Noel McGrath.
View ArticleWorst in show? 23 dogs who’d rather be anywhere else
There are pictures in here of people putting makeup on dogs.
View ArticleFrancie Molloy holds Martin McGuinness’s seat for Sinn Féin
The Westminster seat had become vacant on the resignation of Martin McGuinness.
View ArticleBritish MP arrested again after late-night incident at House of Commons bar
Eric Joyce, who previously admitted headbutting a Tory MP in a House of Commons bar last year, was arrested last night after an incident at a parliamentary bar.
View ArticleThe 9 at 9: Friday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
View Article6 key moments that defined Margaret Thatcher’s relationship with Ireland
Assassination attempts, the Hunger Strikes, and historic agreements were just some of the events involving Britain and Ireland that took place during the Iron Lady’s 11 years as Prime Minister.
View ArticleDUP deputy leader hospitalised after falling ill in Westminster
Tests are still being carried out on the north Belfast MP Nigel Dodds.
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