‘The DUP leading us out of the Protocol? They led us into it in the first place!’: Reg Empey

Sep 7, 2021

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	‘The DUP leading us out of the Protocol? They led us into it in the first place!’: Reg Empey

	UUP peer Sir Reg Empey has questioned how the DUP can tout itself as a party which can nullify the NI Brexit Protocol, given that it was ushered into being on their watch.

Sammy Wilson issues warning for ‘naive unionists with death wish’ over charity’s Northern Ireland media trawl

Unionists have hit out strongly at an Irish government-sponsored project which seeks to analyse Northern Ireland’s media output, in order to judge if it is making a “positive /negative contribution” to “addressing division”.

Tribute to ‘truly outstanding soldier and commander’ Cpl Stuart Hamilton

The Royal Irish Regiment has paid tribute to “a truly outstanding soldier and commander” who died in a tragic accident at the weekend.

Henry McDonald: The cross border policing pursuit plan has not been thought through

Contained within the deeply controversial document that ‘advised’ the Police Service of Northern Ireland among other things to close down Crossmaglen station is a proposal for joint policing along the border.

Principals call for urgent review of latest to-day pupil isolation guidance

A number of principals have called on the Education Minister to urgently review how they are managing Covid-19 policies in schools across Northern Ireland.

Would you have space in your heart and home for one of these dogs?

This week sees our regular feature, in association with Dogs Trust, Ballymena, highlight two of the adorable dogs currently in its care who are looking for their ‘forever homes’.

Average house price in Northern Ireland rises by 9.3%

The average UK house price hit a record high of £262,954 in August, with prices in Northern Ireland rising by 9.3% to £165,032.

Ulster’s Craig Gilroy in charity backing

Ulster Rugby has teamed up with Extern as its official charity partner for a third consecutive year to continue supporting its work in tackling mental health challenges among the most vulnerable people in the province.

Shane Ferguson insists Northern Ireland are ready for Switzerland challenge

Shane Ferguson was Northern Ireland’s matchwinner against Estonia but Sunday night’s hero has had to climb down off cloud nine quickly as attention shifts to tomorrow’s crunch World Cup qualifier against Switzerland.

Andrew Mitchell looking for minor gains towards big Larne wins

The 19 weeks between Larne’s previous visit to Shamrock Park and weekend win featured the highs of European football, lows of Irish Cup final agony and a significant summer transfer window.

Michael Dunlop joins Dynavolt Triumph for British Supersport races at Silverstone

Michael Dunlop will join the PTR-run Dynavolt Triumph team as a replacement for the injured Brandon Paasch to contest this weekend’s British Supersport races at Silverstone.

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