UUP renew calls for opposition at Stormont
Ed Jacobs reports on the Ulster Unionist Party’s calls for a move to opposition in the Northern Irish assembly, which has strong support from their membership.
Northern Ireland
Irish government prepares formal complaint over Finucane murder review
Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs reports on the concerns raised by the Irish government over David Cameron’s treatment of the family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane.
Devolved nations call on Whitehall to create jobs
Today’s disastrous unemployment figures have been greeted with a sense of shock and deep concern across the devolved nations, reports Ed Jacobs.
Northern Ireland health workers strike over budget cuts
The Democratic Unionist Party has accused the public sector union Unison of having presided over strikes with no mandate from those involved, reports Ed Jacobs.
Are the devolved nations playing supermarket sweep with tuition fees?
Ed Jacobs examines the devolved nations’ tuition fees policy for UK students born outside their jurisdiction.
Bloody Sunday’s unfinished business
Confirmation this week that compensation payments will be offered to vicitims of ‘Bloody Sunday’ and their families has shone a light on some unfinished business.
The hate at the heart of the Orange Order
Two of Northern Ireland’s most senior politicians face disciplinary action from the Orange Order for attending the funeral mass of Ronan Kerr.
Corporation tax – devolution too far?
The FT has once again ignited the debate over whether Northern Ireland, and also Scotland, should be given the powers needed to lower corporation tax.
Will the SDLP face a three way leadership contest?
Bad blood is continuing to run in the SDLP leadership challenge, which may spill over into a three-way contest.
Robinson calls for list of decommissioned weapons to be published
Northern Ireland’s first minister, Peter Robinson, has called for the government to publish in full the inventory of weapons decommissioned throughout the peace process.