NewsN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsSir Chris Bryant comes to NI 'with checklist not chequebook'Parties in the Northern Ireland Executive are calling for increased funding from the government so they can set a budget. 3 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsWill Andy Burnham's big ideas apply in Northern Ireland?For people in Northern Ireland it is decisions taken at Stormont, rather than Downing Street, that will often have the most impact.5 days agoNorthern IrelandGerry Kelly will not contest next Stormont electionGerry Kelly has represented Belfast North since the assembly was established.22 Jul 2026Northern Ireland PoliticsNI to get additional money due to Burnham's bus fare freeze The exact amount will not be known until the Autumn Budget but is likely to be around £10m to £15m.22 Jul 2026Northern IrelandWill colourful Sir Chris Bryant shake up Stormont as NI secretary? How will Sir Chris Bryant fare in the job and what will he bring to it?7 days agoNorthern IrelandJeffrey Donaldson stripped of knighthood by KingThe former DUP leader was convicted in June of 18 counts of child sex abuse.8 days agoNorthern IrelandNorthern Ireland Office gets two new ministers after Burnham reshuffleIt comes days after the Secretary of State Hilary Benn was replaced by Sir Chris Bryant.23 Jul 2026Northern Ireland PoliticsLittle-Pengelly was 'floored' by news of Donaldson arrestThe deputy first minister says people who worked alongside Jeffrey Donaldson are "floored, shocked and utterly repulsed".Benn sacked as NI secretary, as Bryant named successorHilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.Burnham 'has his work cut out' on Northern IrelandAndy Burnham has become the UK's fifth prime minster in four years following the departure of Sir Keir Starmer. Ulster Unionists to establish independent process over child abuser DonaldsonJeffrey Donaldson, who has been convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, was a member of the UUP from 1985 until 2003.What will an Andy Burnham premiership mean for NI?Devolution, the budget and legacy are all on the agenda for Andy Burnham when it comes to Northern Ireland.
