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The political situation in Northern Ireland has brought the prospect of a united Ireland closer

Scottish independence

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Richard Walker: We may not need indyref2 - Westminster is imploding by itself

Mary Lou McDonald (right) has said it is Sinn Fein's job to win people over on the idea of Irish reunification

Mary Lou McDonald (right) has said it is Sinn Fein's job to win people over on the idea of Irish reunification

Irish reunification

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Irish reunification referendum will happen by 2030, Sinn Fein leader says

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill takes a photo with her Sinn Fein party MLA colleagues on the steps of Parliament Buildings at Stormont.

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill takes a photo with her Sinn Fein party MLA colleagues on the steps of Parliament Buildings at Stormont.

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Lesley Riddoch: Stormont milestone lays bare relentless snubbing of Scotland

English Education Secretary Gillian Keegan was among those who welcomed the return of power-sharing at Stormont

English Education Secretary Gillian Keegan was among those who welcomed the return of power-sharing at Stormont

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Contrast between attitudes to Scotland and Northern Ireland is stark

Stephen Flynn says return of Stormont raises questions over EU single market access

Stephen Flynn says return of Stormont raises questions over EU single market access

Northern Ireland Protocol

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Stormont return raises 'significant questions' about EU single market, says Flynn

Michelle O'Neill said she expects a vote on Irish unity to take place in the next decade.

Michelle O'Neill said she expects a vote on Irish unity to take place in the next decade.

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Michelle O’Neill expects referendum on Irish unity to take place in next decade

Michelle O'Neill has been appointed as First Minister after the Stormont reconvened

Michelle O'Neill has been appointed as First Minister after the Stormont reconvened

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Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill appointed as First Minister as Stormont reconvenes

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has grasped the thistle

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has grasped the thistle

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Northern Ireland offers Yes supporters a lesson about hope over fear

The irony is that Northern Ireland, like Scotland, voted strongly to remain in the EU

The irony is that Northern Ireland, like Scotland, voted strongly to remain in the EU

DUP have realised that causing more carnage will not be tolerated

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill will become first minister when power is restored at Stormont

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill will become first minister when power is restored at Stormont

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Irish unity ‘within touching distance’ with Stormont return, Sinn Fein leader says

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson leaving DUP HQ after the five-hour meeting

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson leaving DUP HQ after the five-hour meeting

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'Mayhem': Senior DUP member 'wore a wire to leak Stormont meeting details'

Sir Jeffery Donaldson MP during a press conference at Hinch Distillery

Sir Jeffery Donaldson MP during a press conference at Hinch Distillery

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Stormont powersharing set to return as DUP executive backs deal

Sinn Fein Stormont leader Michelle O'Neill and Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf

Sinn Fein Stormont leader Michelle O'Neill and Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf

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'Importance of devolution' on agenda as Humza Yousaf meets Sinn Fein leader

Sir Keir Starmer dashed hopes of a referendum on Irish re-unification should he be elected as PM

Sir Keir Starmer dashed hopes of a referendum on Irish re-unification should he be elected as PM

Northern Ireland

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Referendum on Irish unification is 'not even on the horizon,' says Starmer

Ballots are tallied in the Great Hall of Belfast City Hall

Ballots are tallied in the Great Hall of Belfast City Hall

Northern Ireland

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Counting resumes in Northern Ireland local elections as Sinn Fein storms ahead

The study found that 63% of people think Brexit has made unification

The study found that 63% of people think Brexit has made unification

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Poll reveals Brexit impact on expected timescale of vote for united Ireland

Belfast woman Margaret Gibney who asked Tony Blair to bring peace to Northern Ireland when she was a schoolgirl

Belfast woman Margaret Gibney who asked Tony Blair to bring peace to Northern Ireland when she was a schoolgirl

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Woman who made plea to Tony Blair says Good Friday Agreement is being 'abused'

Women protest for the right to abortion in London after the US Supreme Court controversially overturned Roe vs Wade

Women protest for the right to abortion in London after the US Supreme Court controversially overturned Roe vs Wade

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Supreme Court ruling opens door to abortion protest 'buffer zones' in Scotland

A no entry sign at Parliament Buildings at Stormont, Belfast

A no entry sign at Parliament Buildings at Stormont, Belfast

Conservative Party

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No new Northern Ireland election before Christmas, Tory minister says

The former Taoiseach said an election will not ‘change a damn thing’ because the Northern Ireland Protocol is not even on the agenda

The former Taoiseach said an election will not ‘change a damn thing’ because the Northern Ireland Protocol is not even on the agenda

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'Sad day' for Northern Ireland as it faces snap election after missing deadline

Both nominations for speaker at Stormont failed

Both nominations for speaker at Stormont failed

Northern Ireland Protocol

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Stormont fails to elect new speaker just hours before deadline for election

The gender pay gap has widened in the UK - but Scotland performed better than all English regions

The gender pay gap has widened in the UK - but Scotland performed better than all English regions

Gender equality

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Gender pay gap widens in UK as Scotland and Northern Ireland outperform England

Westminster and Holyrood have stopped all activity after the death of the monarch

Westminster and Holyrood have stopped all activity after the death of the monarch

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What happens to politics in the aftermath of the Queen's death?

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, left, wrote to PM Boris Johnson last week over the cost of living crisis

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, left, wrote to PM Boris Johnson last week over the cost of living crisis

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Boris Johnson responds to Nicola Sturgeon's call for emergency meeting

The First Minister, right, has written to Boris Johnson, left, over the cost of living crisis and called for an emergency meeting

The First Minister, right, has written to Boris Johnson, left, over the cost of living crisis and called for an emergency meeting

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Nicola Sturgeon demands Boris Johnson convenes emergency four-nation meeting

Political leaders urged break Stormont impasse in tribute to David Trimble

Political leaders urged break Stormont impasse in tribute to David Trimble

Political leaders urged to break Stormont impasse in tribute to David Trimble

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during his speech at Blackpool and The Fylde College in Blackpool

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during his speech at Blackpool and The Fylde College in Blackpool

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Boris Johnson faces backbench rebellion over Northern Ireland Protocol plan

Orange Order celebrations at Stormont last month were attended by 25,000 lodge members

Orange Order celebrations at Stormont last month were attended by 25,000 lodge members

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Orange Order launches probe into 'appalling' clip mocking murder of Irish teacher

Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O'Neill speaking to the media. Photograph: PA

Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O'Neill speaking to the media. Photograph: PA

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Arlene Foster welcomes Sinn Fein letter to Queen on Platinum Jubilee

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has been warned against the move

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has been warned against the move

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Liz Truss to announce plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal

What to expect as Northern Ireland Protocol row grows and PM tries to intervene

What to expect as Northern Ireland Protocol row grows and PM tries to intervene

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What to expect as Northern Ireland Protocol row grows and PM tries to intervene

Jacob Rees-Mogg claimed the EU was trying to make the UK feel bad about Brexit through its handling of the Northern Ireland Protocol

Jacob Rees-Mogg claimed the EU was trying to make the UK feel bad about Brexit through its handling of the Northern Ireland Protocol

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Tories blame EU for Brexit mess as US tells UK to respect international law

Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald. Photo: PA

Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald. Photo: PA

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Irish reunification referendums 'possible in next five years', Sinn Fein leader says

Sinn Fein set to become biggest party in Northern Ireland for the first time

Sinn Fein set to become biggest party in Northern Ireland for the first time

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Sinn Fein set to become biggest party in Northern Ireland for the first time

Referendum on Irish reunification 'closer than ever thanks to Brexit'

Referendum on Irish reunification 'closer than ever thanks to Brexit'

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Referendum on Irish reunification 'closer than ever thanks to Brexit'

A statue of Edward Carson at the Stormont Assembly in Belfast. Photo: PA

A statue of Edward Carson at the Stormont Assembly in Belfast. Photo: PA

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Unionist Brexit outrage may 'see Northern Irish devolution collapse forever'

(L-R) Conor Murphy, Kate Forbes and Rebecca Evans

(L-R) Conor Murphy, Kate Forbes and Rebecca Evans

Finance chiefs issue joint call to Treasury over Covid cash and cost of living

Then Northern Ireland First Minister David Trimble with Tony Blair in 1998

Then Northern Ireland First Minister David Trimble with Tony Blair in 1998

Northern Ireland

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Tony Blair considered getting the Queen to open Northern Ireland Assembly

The Institute for Fiscal Studies, Fraser of Allander Institute and University of Stirling Management School have published the report in response to what's emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic and rise of the Omicron strain

The Institute for Fiscal Studies, Fraser of Allander Institute and University of Stirling Management School have published the report in response to what's emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic and rise of the Omicron strain

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Omicron proves devolved governments need furlough powers, economists say

Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson hosted a breakfast summit with the first ministers of Wales and Northern Ireland, and other world leaders, at COP26

Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson hosted a breakfast summit with the first ministers of Wales and Northern Ireland, and other world leaders, at COP26

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Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson host breakfast summit for COP world leaders

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is delivering his second Budget of the year today

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is delivering his second Budget of the year today

SNP demand £20 billion in Sunak's budget for axed 'Boris bridge'

Boris Johnson had backed plans to build a crossing between Scotland and Northern Ireland

Boris Johnson had backed plans to build a crossing between Scotland and Northern Ireland

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Stormont welcomes news Boris Johnson's Scotland-NI bridge is 'dead'

Democratic Unionist Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson makes a key note speech on the Northern Ireland Protocol. Photo: PA

Democratic Unionist Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson makes a key note speech on the Northern Ireland Protocol. Photo: PA

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DUP leader threatens to collapse Northern Irish devolution over Brexit chaos

Tories reject plea from devolved parliaments to abandon Universal Credit cut

Tories reject plea from devolved parliaments to abandon Universal Credit cut

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Tories reject plea from devolved parliaments to abandon Universal Credit cut

Politicians from Holyrood, Stormont, the Senedd and Westminster have penned a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak

Politicians from Holyrood, Stormont, the Senedd and Westminster have penned a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak

Conservative Party

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Politicians from all four UK nations unite to demand Tory U-turn on benefits cut

Today marks Jeffrey Donaldson's first full day in the leadership role

Today marks Jeffrey Donaldson's first full day in the leadership role

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New DUP leader rocked by party resignation on first day in the role

Maros Sefcovic says the potential bar on sales of chilled meats from the rest of the UK in Northern Ireland could be averted within 48 hours

Maros Sefcovic says the potential bar on sales of chilled meats from the rest of the UK in Northern Ireland could be averted within 48 hours

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Maros Sefcovic: We can solve Brexit sausage ban if UK commits to NI Protocol