NewsNewsN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsClaire Hanna seeks to become SDLP leaderThis comes after Colum Eastwood announced he would resign as leader earlier this week. 18 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsUnexpected unionist leaders have a lot in commonBoth Mike Nesbitt and Gavin Robinson became party leaders in unexpected circumstances. 2 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsMatthew O'Toole endorses Claire Hanna for SDLP leaderMatthew O'Toole had been named by some as a possible successor to Colum Eastwood.3 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsColum Eastwood: 'It is time for me to step aside'He will formally resign on 5 October to allow the new leader to take up the position.4 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsAnalysis: Good time to step down for burnt-out SDLP leaderWith the next planned elections three years away, it seemed as good a time as any to call it quits.4 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsUnexpected unionist leaders have a lot in commonBoth Mike Nesbitt and Gavin Robinson became party leaders in unexpected circumstances. 2 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsMike Nesbitt to return as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party After Doug Beattie's resignation, Mike Nesbitt is to be its new leader subject to executive party approval.3 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsNesbitt 'has unfinished business' as UUP leaderMr Nesbitt confirmed he intends to combine the role with the job of health minister.3 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsMatthew O'Toole endorses Claire Hanna for SDLP leaderMatthew O'Toole had been named by some as a possible successor to Colum Eastwood.3 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsProtests held as puberty blocker ban extended to NIA temporary ban on the sale or supply of puberty blockers has been introduced in Northern Ireland.6 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsNI sports minister yet to attend GAA game in roleGordon Lyons' department says he has accepted an invitation to visit a GAA club in September. 25 Aug 2024Northern IrelandUnited Ireland 'screwed' without Protestant supportEx-Sinn Féin minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir says he believes a united Ireland is inevitable.23 Aug 2024Northern Ireland PoliticsBeattie rules himself out of UUP leadership raceMr Beattie said it "would simply not be credible, or right, for me to put my name forward".21 Aug 2024Northern Ireland PoliticsMinister wrote to Neil Lennon after death threats, papers revealAlmost 900 government files from the Assembly's early years have been released into the public domain.22 Aug 2024Northern Ireland PoliticsFeatures and analysisUnionists 'need to reach out’ to other communities He was speaking on the BBC Red Lines podcast for an in-depth interview about his political career. 16 Aug 2024Northern Ireland PoliticsMaze prison will never be shrine - DUP ministerA planned £300m redevelopment of the site has been in limbo for 11 years after a political row.15 Aug 2024Northern Ireland PoliticsHanna discussed starting new party over Fianna Fáil dealShe says discussions were against the backdrop of the partnership between the SDLP and Fianna Fáil. 2 Aug 2024Northern Ireland PoliticsGovernment wants new agri-food agreement with EUA government minister says when negotiating with the EU he intends to have Northern Ireland at the forefront.30 Jul 2024Northern Ireland PoliticsNI secretary to 'reset and strengthen' Irish relationsNI Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with Tánaiste Micheál Martin at Hillsborough Castle.11 Jul 2024Northern Ireland Politics
