NewsN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsTroubles' legacy bill 'unfit for purpose' says ex-ministerAl Carns cited his opposition to the bill as one of the reasons why he quit the government on Thursday.3 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsDUP blocking Good Jobs Bill, says first ministerThe DUP has said the bill has no support among business groups and needs more consideration.4 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsFeuding within Ulster Unionists 'would make an Eastenders' scriptwriter blush'In the long, inglorious history of political self-destruction the Ulster Unionist Party record takes some beating.5 Jun 2026Northern Ireland PoliticsUse of electric vehicle chargers suspended at StormontSix EV charging points had been installed behind Parliament Buildings for assembly members and staff.5 Jun 2026Northern IrelandNew employment law plans are 'half-baked' - Little-PengellyThe deputy first minister says the bill has "no support among the business community".7 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsCivil servants who used electric vehicle chargers should repay, says SpeakerA new EV system will be introduced at Stormont with payments being required for all future charging.7 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsMP 'stood with the community' says DUP leader after Lockhart comes under fireOrganisers said a counter-protest in Scarva, County Down, was "racist, xenophobic, sectarian".7 days agoNorthern Ireland'I can hear every word you're saying' - woman invited to reflect on abusive language towards MLAFidelma Fearon from Minority Ethnic Support Armagh could be heard using offensive language in comments describing TUV MLA Timothy Gaston.Parties to arrange reimbursement over free electric vehicle charging at StormontMLAs who drive electric cars are able to receive free charging at Stormont despite already being paid travel expenses, a situation critics described as "ludicrous".Free electric car charging for MLAs despite travel payElectric vehicle charging points have been installed behind Parliament Buildings for assembly members and staff.Questions for Ulster Unionists over NI minimum criminal age moveA petition of concern would need at least four UUP signatures in order to pass, as backing from 25 DUP MLAs and one TUV MLA would not meet the threshold.Burrows 'completely rejects' Beattie's attack on party Burrows was speaking for the first time since Doug Beattie quit the party and launched a scathing attack.
