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New NI Secretary Shailesh Vara urged to ‘work constructively’ to restore powersharing

Mr Vara spoke with the leaders of the Stormont parties by phone on Thursday afternoon.

Belfast Live

Shailesh Vara says his ‘immediate priority’ is to restore powersharing

Sinn Fein Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill spoke with the new Northern Ireland Secretary by phone following his appointment.

The Independent UK

Clifton Street Irish street sign saga comes to conclusion with council approval

The DUP failed to end the Irish signage application with a council 'call-in'

Belfast Live

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Efforts to remove NI Protocol must go on despite Tory turbulence – Donaldson

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is refusing to nominate ministers to a new Stormont Executive without action on the protocol.

The Independent UK

Johnson resignation offers ‘opportunity to reset’ Anglo-Irish relations – Martin

One Irish parliamentarian claimed Boris Johnson had overseen ‘the lowest ebb’ in Anglo-Irish relations since the Good Friday Agreement.

The Independent UK

Doubts over future progress of plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal

Commons Leader Mark Spencer confirmed that three days of committee stage for the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill will begin on July 13.

The Independent UK

Shailesh Vara ‘huge privilege’ to be appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary

It comes after Brandon Lewis became the latest minister to resign from Boris Johnson’s government early on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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Brandon Lewis "shamefully placated the DUP", says Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill

Ms O'Neill was also critical of Mr Lewis over his proposed bill for dealing with Northern Ireland's troubled past

Belfast Live

Departing NI secretary ‘shamefully placated the DUP’, Michelle O’Neill says

Brandon Lewis resigned early on Thursday saying he could not longer serve in Boris Johnson’s government.

The Independent UK

Council's £1 land deal for hotel developer may be 'unlawful', audit report finds

The Audit Office probe has found a catalogue of failings

Belfast Live

Lifting student cap in NI would require higher tuition fees or budget cuts, MPs told

"You are losing too many of your bright teenagers."

Belfast Live

DUP to return to LGBT event at Stormont where party issued apology over past remarks

The DUP's deputy leader last year apologised for the "absolutely atrocious" comments made in the past by some in her party

Belfast Live

Reform of Stormont could kick-start devolution, says Stephen Farry

"Our current system is not an acceptable way to govern and is no longer functioning. If we want stability and future proofing, we know what needs to be done."

Belfast Live

‘Whitewash’ Troubles legacy legislation clears the House of Commons

MPs voted 282 votes to 217, majority 65, to give the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill a third reading.

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Labour: Change Troubles legislation to stop terrorists profiting from immunity

Peter Kyle warned the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would allow perpetrators to ‘live in freedom’.

Belfast Live

SDLP political director steps down after Stormont Assembly election losses

The senior SDLP figure said that after a "difficult" election he had decided to focus on "rebuilding" the party in North and West Belfast

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein increasing division by pushing for Irish unity poll – Wilson

Sinn Fein MP Chris Hazzard said preparations should begin for a referendum.

The Independent UK

Border poll not appropriate or right at this time – Varadkar

The Irish deputy premier said he also wants clarity around when a referendum of Irish unity would be called.

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The Independent UK

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected in Lords before October – Baroness Smith

The Labour peer said anger is building against the Bill, which aims to override parts of the protocol to address unionist concerns.

Belfast Live

Brendan Hughes: Arlene Foster's blinkered royalism will do UK no favours in Scottish independence debate

For those wishing to maintain the Union, following the tact of Dame Arlene would be ill-advised

The Independent UK

Tory MP says Dublin still ‘closest partner’ in Europe despite Varadkar remarks

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said that, in his political lifetime, he has “never seen relations as bad” with UK ministers.

Belfast Live

Michelle O'Neill lays wreath to mark the Battle of the Somme

"I hope that today’s attendance and the laying of a wreath is actually a demonstration of someone who wants to work for all in our community"

Belfast Live

DUP minister Edwin Poots' son faces watchdog hearing over 'conflicts in planning process'

The former DUP councillor has been under investigation since 2018 following complaints over his alleged involvement in planning decisions 'lobbied for' by his father

The Independent UK

MP: Families need legal aid if action allowed against Adams over IRA bombings

DUP MP Jim Shannon called for help for families after it emerged former Sinn Fein president Mr Adams has been given notice of legal action.

The National (Scotland)

Blow to Boris Johnson and DUP as NI voters support protocol

A MAJORITY of Northern Irish voters support the Northern Ireland protocol in the Brexit deal signed between the UK and the EU with backing growing…

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