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Rishi Sunak ‘disappointed’ Bill to ban smoking shelved before election

Rishi Sunak has said he is “disappointed” that his flagship Bill banning young people from ever being able to smoke tobacco legally will not pass before Parliament shuts down on Friday ahead of the General Election. The shelving of the Tobacco and ...

24 May 2024 at 16:44

Local News

'The wreckers must be resisted' - Derry MP Eastwood

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed progress in talks between the European Commission and the British Government. Mr Eastwood said that any resolution to the discussions must secure the benefits of dual market access for businesses in ...

26 Feb 2023 at 22:28

Local News

Derry MP calls for delivery of 'public service rescue package'

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has today urged British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to deliver a public service rescue package linked to the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland. The Foyle MP was speaking during Prime ...

24 May 2023 at 16:08

Local News

Eastwood urges Chancellor Sunak to back businesses to operate safely

Foyle MP, Colum Eastwood, has written to British Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging the Treasury to make specific financial support available for sectors which experience a significant loss of trade as a result of rising cases of the ...

17 Dec 2021 at 14:21

Northern Ireland

Border poll not even on the horizon in Northern Ireland, says Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has said the prospect of a referendum on Irish unification is “absolutely hypothetical” and “not even on the horizon”. The Labour leader, who could be the UK’s next prime minister, strongly rejected the idea of ...

05 Oct 2023 at 21:13

Northern Ireland

Colum Eastwood calls for ‘political courage’ in supporting Windsor Framework

The SDLP has called for “political courage” after announcing its support of the Windsor Framework. The agreement has been called the “best deal available” by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, but the DUP maintain that it does not ...

22 Mar 2023 at 12:52

Northern Ireland

I learned about complexities of Northern Ireland from university room-mate – PM

The Prime Minister has spoken of his passion for peace in Northern Ireland, revealing he first came to understand some of the region’s complexities from his university room-mate in 1998. Rishi Sunak shared accommodation ...

28 Feb 2023 at 15:29

Local News

Irish government ‘confirms’ no police being sent to NI border

Ireland’s Government has “confirmed” there will be no Irish police deployed to the border on the island, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) said. The Northern Ireland Secretary and the Irish deputy prime minister held a ...

02 May 2024 at 10:00

Northern Ireland

Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen seek ‘resolution’ to post-Brexit trading tensions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed a “good first meeting” with Rishi Sunak following talks about the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol. Striking a conciliatory tone, the two leaders ...

07 Nov 2022 at 13:35

Local News

Lyra McKee: PM pays tribute to journalist on anniversary of shooting

Rishi Sunak has paid tribute to Lyra McKee, marking the anniversary of the journalist’s death in Northern Ireland in 2019. Ms McKee died after being hit by a bullet during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry on ...

18 Apr 2023 at 14:00

Parliament

First infected blood payouts before the end of the year – Government

The first full compensation payments to victims of the infected blood scandal will be made before the end of the year, ministers have confirmed. Cabinet Office Minister John Glen said he recognised that “time ...

21 May 2024 at 13:33

Northern Ireland

Minister rejects idea of Swiss-style arrangements to boost EU trade

Ministers have insisted there is no question of tearing up the Brexit deal in the hope of securing a closer, Swiss-style relationship with Brussels. A report that Rishi Sunak’s Government is considering ...

21 Nov 2022 at 10:47

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