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europe1 year ago

"Resignation of Jeffrey Donaldson, Former D.U.P. Leader, Amid Sexual Offense Charges"

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, resigned after being charged with non-recent sexual offenses, causing upheaval in the region's politics. Born in Kilkeel during the Troubles, Donaldson has been a staunch defender of the political union between Britain and Northern Ireland. His sudden resignation has raised questions about the future direction of the D.U.P., while the first minister of Northern Ireland emphasized the need for leadership and coalition delivery for the community.

via The New York Times|
#dup#europe#jeffrey-donaldson
politics1 year ago

"DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Resigns Amid Sexual Offense Charges"

Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has resigned after confirming he has been charged with "allegations of an historical nature" related to non-recent sexual offences. The party has suspended him from membership pending the outcome of the judicial process and appointed Gavin Robinson as interim leader. Donaldson's resignation comes amid a tumultuous period for the DUP as the party tries to navigate its relations with the UK and the resumption of the Northern Irish power-sharing government.

via Al Jazeera English|
#dup#jeffreydonaldson#northernireland
politics1 year ago

"Rishi Sunak Welcomes New Northern Ireland Leadership During Visit"

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Northern Ireland to mark the return of power-sharing government, hailing it as a "special opportunity" for the region. The DUP ended its boycott over post-Brexit trade rules, leading to the restoration of devolved government. Sunak has pledged a £3.3bn package for the restored Northern Ireland Executive, with a focus on stabilizing public services and settling public sector pay disputes. He will meet with political leaders and carry out community engagements during his visit.

via BBC.com|
#devolved-government#dup#northern-ireland
politics1 year ago

"Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill Makes History as First Nationalist First Minister of Northern Ireland"

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has made history by becoming Northern Ireland's first Irish nationalist first minister, sharing power with deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly from the Democratic Unionist Party. O'Neill's nomination is seen as a highly symbolic moment for nationalists, as the government returns to work after a two-year boycott by unionists. The return to government comes after a dispute about trade restrictions for goods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain, with the U.K. government agreeing to new changes to eliminate routine checks and paperwork for most goods entering Northern Ireland.

via The Associated Press|
#dup#good-friday-agreement#michelle-oneill
politics1 year ago

"Northern Ireland Government Reinstated After Two-Year Hiatus"

Northern Ireland's devolved government is set to be restored after a two-year hiatus, with a meeting at Stormont on Saturday to revive power-sharing institutions. The first minister role will be held by an Irish nationalist for the first time, and Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill is set to take up the role. The DUP's return to Stormont follows a deal with the UK government addressing unionist concerns over Northern Ireland's place within the UK internal market. The return of the Stormont executive will also see a £3.3bn package released by the UK Treasury to support struggling public services in Northern Ireland.

via BBC.com|
#dup#northern-ireland#politics
politics1 year ago

"Northern Ireland's Political Leaders Convene to Finalize Government Restoration and Brexit Deal"

Party leaders and officials have met to discuss key issues for an incoming Stormont executive, with the Northern Ireland Assembly set to sit on Saturday for the first time since power-sharing collapsed in February 2022. The DUP has agreed to end its boycott after MPs passed legislation on a new deal on post-Brexit trade rules, and MLAs will have their full salaries restored within days. The first order of business on Saturday will be to elect a new speaker, and Sinn Féin is set to nominate the first minister, marking a symbolic moment. The DUP's deal with the UK government on post-Brexit trade issues will reduce checks and paperwork on goods moving from the rest of the UK into Northern Ireland, and the return of a power-sharing executive at Stormont will see the UK Treasury release a £3.3bn package to support struggling public services. The SDLP will go into opposition, while the UUP will take up a ministerial job in the executive, and the Alliance Party has yet to confirm its position.

via BBC.com|
#brexit#dup#northern-ireland
politics1 year ago

"Northern Ireland's Political Agreements and Brexit Solutions Unveiled"

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and the UK government have reached a new trade agreement, leading to the return of Northern Ireland's devolved assembly after a two-year political deadlock. The deal aims to safeguard Northern Ireland's place in the UK's internal market by ending routine checks on goods arriving from Great Britain. The lack of a functioning government has impacted decision-making and healthcare in Northern Ireland, while the rise of Sinn Fein and the potential appointment of Irish nationalist Michelle O'Neill as first minister has revived talk of Irish unification, although current public opinion still significantly favors remaining in the United Kingdom.

via Al Jazeera English|
#brexit#dup#northern-ireland
politics1 year ago

"Westminster Debates Breakthrough Legislation for Northern Ireland's Brexit Dilemma"

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has ended its boycott of the Northern Ireland Assembly, leading to a scheduled sitting on Saturday after the passage of legislation in the UK Parliament. The move comes after the party's protest over trade arrangements following Brexit. The legislation will eliminate routine checks on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. The DUP's decision paves the way for the re-establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive, with the first-ever republican first minister, marking a symbolic moment in the region's politics.

via BBC.com|
#brexit#dup#northern-ireland
politics1 year ago

"Unveiling the Northern Ireland Brexit Deal: Safeguarding the Union and Breaking Political Deadlock"

The UK government and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) have reached a 76-page agreement titled "Safeguarding the Union," which aims to simplify domestic imports and reduce checks on goods moving from the rest of the UK into Northern Ireland. The deal includes measures to promote trade within the UK, eliminate the "Not available in Northern Ireland" issue, and ensure Northern Ireland's place in the UK. Additionally, the agreement addresses the complications posed by Brexit and requires UK government ministers to disclose any legislation that may have adverse implications for Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market.

via BBC.com|
#brexit#dup#northern-ireland
politics1 year ago

"Breaking the Deadlock: Understanding Northern Ireland's New Post-Brexit Deal"

The U.K. government has unveiled a deal that aims to restore Northern Ireland's regional government after almost two years, easing some of the border checks imposed due to Brexit. The agreement seeks to reassure unionists about Northern Ireland's position in the U.K., and includes financial support for public services. While not universally supported, the British and Irish governments, along with the DUP leadership, back the deal, with legislation likely to be expedited through the U.K. Parliament. The Northern Ireland Assembly can then proceed to elect a speaker and nominate a first minister and deputy first minister, with Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill likely to become the new first minister.

via The Associated Press|
#brexit#dup#eu
politics1 year ago

"Northern Ireland's Landmark Moment: Power-Sharing Deal Revives Hope Amid Brexit Chaos"

Northern Ireland is on the brink of a historic moment as a deal between the UK and the EU, along with internal political negotiations, may lead to the restoration of devolved government and the appointment of a Sinn Féin First Minister. The deal addresses the complex issues of Brexit and Northern Ireland's place within the UK, particularly focusing on the border with the Republic of Ireland. The Command Paper, to be published soon, will outline the changes, and if approved, could lead to the swift restoration of devolution in Northern Ireland.

via BBC.com|
#brexit#devolution#dup
politics1 year ago

"Northern Ireland's Power-Sharing Set to Resume After Two-Year Hiatus"

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in Northern Ireland has reached a deal with the UK government to end its two-year boycott and resume power-sharing, potentially seeing Sinn Féin nominate the first minister for the first time. The hiatus was due to the DUP's protest against post-Brexit trade rules, which they claimed created a trade barrier between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. The deal includes measures to safeguard Northern Ireland's place in the UK, remove checks for goods, and ensure unfettered access for Northern Ireland businesses to the UK. The return of power-sharing has been welcomed by various political figures, including the US Ambassador to Ireland.

via CNN|
#dup#northernireland#politics
politics1 year ago

"DUP Ends 2-Year Boycott, Revives Northern Ireland's Government"

Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has agreed to end a two-year boycott, potentially restoring the Belfast government within days and allowing Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein to hold the post of first minister for the first time. The boycott, which began in 2022 over post-Brexit trade rules, left Northern Ireland without a functioning administration, leading to public frustration and a 24-hour strike by public sector workers. The breakthrough comes after the U.K. government set a deadline for the restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly and local government. The DUP's change of heart faces opposition from hard-line unionists, and the appointment of Northern Ireland's first nationalist leader is seen as a significant step toward a united Ireland.

via The Associated Press|
#brexit#dup#northern-ireland
politics1 year ago

"DUP Ends Boycott, Revives Power Sharing in Northern Ireland"

Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has reached a deal with the British government on post-Brexit trade rules, allowing it to return to the region's power-sharing government after almost two years. The deal addresses concerns about trade barriers with the rest of the UK and safeguards Northern Ireland's place within it. This development offers a resolution to a crisis that threatened the political settlement underpinning the 1998 peace deal and marks a significant aspect of Britain's withdrawal from the European Union.

via Reuters UK|
#brexit#dup#northern-ireland
politics1 year ago

"Northern Ireland's DUP Ends 2-Year Boycott, Restores Government Amid Brexit Deadlock"

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has agreed to restore devolution in Northern Ireland after two years of political deadlock, pending the passing of new legislation by the government. The party has been protesting post-Brexit trading arrangements that created trade barriers between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The proposed legislation aims to remove checks on goods moving within the UK and remaining in Northern Ireland, as well as protect the Acts of Union and ensure unfettered access for Northern Ireland businesses to the rest of the UK. The move has been welcomed by Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris and Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald, with hopes for a fully functioning Assembly and Executive to address the region's public service crisis.

via Daily Mail|
#brexit#devolution-deal#dup