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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

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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.

The Independent UK

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’.

The Independent UK

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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

Belfast Live

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.

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.

The Independent UK

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

Belfast Live

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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…

The Independent UK

Tories back PM’s plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal despite criticism

Theresa May led criticism from the Conservative benches, saying the Bill would ‘diminish’ the UK’s global standing.

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Boris Johnson’s plan to rip up Northern Ireland Protocol deal clears first Commons test

But his predecessor in No 10 Theresa May led the criticism from the Tory benches as she delivered a withering assessment

The Independent UK

Johnson’s plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal clears first Commons test

Theresa May led criticism from the Tory benches as she delivered a withering assessment of the legality and impact of the Bill.

The Independent UK

DUP could return to Stormont before protocol Bill becomes law – Donaldson

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson warned Tory MPs not to use Northern Ireland as a “political football” to resolve the question of the Tory leadership.

Evening Standard

Ireland criticises UK’s ‘unlawful’ approach to Brexit

Ireland criticised Britain’s “unlawful” approach to Brexit on Monday, with Foreign Minister Simon Coveney saying he was “hugely” disappointed at the UK’s plans to rip up parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK

What is the Northern Ireland protocol?

Boris Johnson plans to override contentious element of Brexit deal that he himself agreed just three years ago but EU and Tory MPs strongly opposed

Belfast Live

DUP's Edwin Poots tells NI secretary Brandon Lewis to 'bring it on' after MLA pay cut warning

The DUP minister also said the "future looks bleak" if Westminster legislation to override the NI Protocol is not progressed

The Independent UK

Q&A: What is the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill and why is it significant?

MPs on Monday will debate new legislation to give ministers the power to override parts of the post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland.

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