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26 May, 2019
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A round up of the most popular news stories this week.

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Sam McBride: Low European election turnout in Northern Ireland is baffling

The three and a half day delay in counting the votes from Thursday’s European election means that the result is still entirely unknown.

As Theresa May quits, pressure on Karen Bradley to go

After Theresa May accepted the inevitability of her weakened position by announcing her resignation as prime minister, the focus last night turned to her deeply unpopular secretary of state, Karen Bradley.

Martin McElkerney: priest and commentator at odds over INLA leader’s funeral homily

A priest’s decision not to mention those killed by Martin McElkerney during a funeral service for the INLA leader on Thursday has been branded “atrocious” by Ruth Dudley Edwards.

What is the official Universal Credit helpline number?

Unsure of how to apply for Universal Credit, where to receive free help with your application or how to complain about the outcome of your claim?

May exits stage as we wait for Godot… I mean, Brexit

Another prime minister comes and goes – still no sign of Brexit Godot.

She listened more to NI business than anyone before her

Theresa May has to be lauded for listening to Northern Ireland business perhaps more than any Prime Minister before her and that is evident in the special consideration given to Northern Ireland in the Withdrawal Agreement.

Whoever steps into the PM’s shoes must strongly defend NI’s place in the UK

I send my best wishes to Theresa May for the future. Although I disagreed with her on the backstop, I believe that she was a politician of integrity.

Sam McBride: Low European election turnout in Northern Ireland is baffling

The three and a half day delay in counting the votes from Thursday’s European election means that the result is still entirely unknown.

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