Former DUP leader Edwin Poots warns that Sinn Fein would WIN an election if Stormont government collapses amid unionist fury over Brexit trade agreement – as Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis says deal with EU is ‘not sustainable Poots said SF ‘probably would have the largest number of votes and seats’ Warned a snap election … Read more
New fears over vow to protect Ulster veterans: Target for legislation to shield former troops from prosecution is in doubt Veterans groups and MPs claimed ministers are now in the ‘last chance saloon‘ Brandon Lewis told the Commons that the Government maintains its ‘ambition’ He first made the pledge to the Northern Ireland affairs committee … Read more
New fears over vow to protect Ulster veterans: Target for legislation to shield former troops from prosecution is in doubt Veterans groups and MPs claimed ministers are now in the ‘last chance saloon‘ Brandon Lewis told the Commons that the Government maintains its ‘ambition’ He first made the pledge to the Northern Ireland affairs committee … Read more
Outgoing DUP leader Edwin Poots has said that he has received a personal assurance from the UK Government that significant changes will be made to the Northern Ireland Protocol. Mr Poots, who was forced to announce his resignation as leader last week following an internal party revolt, predicted there would be a ‘significant victory’ on … Read more
Catalytic converter thefts soar due to rocketing value of precious metals they contain Some police forces saw thefts rise by more than 400 per cent due to gangs Thefts across England, Wales and Northern Ireland risen by 104 per cent Rare metals that are found in catalytic converters are more valuable than gold By Rebecca … Read more