Sinn Fein
UK government threatening Northern Ireland on welfare, claims Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein has accused the UK government of threatening Northern Ireland for its reluctance to implement its welfare reforms.
Gerry Adams ‘no longer has the power’ in Sinn Fein, says Paisley
A new book by BBC Northern Ireland broadcaster Mark Carruthers includes a fascinating interview with the former DUP leader Dr Ian Paisley.
Tensions rise again in Northern Ireland
In the heat of July, Northern Ireland has once again witnessed violent clashes following the decision by the Parades Commission to ban Orange Order marchers who took part in the twelfth of July parade to return along parts of the nationalist Ardoyne area of Belfast.
Northern Ireland Assembly passes special advisers bill
Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly yesterday gave final approval for legislation barring those with a serious conviction from taking up any political adviser role.
Sinn Fein to oppose vote to restrict abortions
Sinn Fein have pledged to oppose a vote at Stormont that seeks to restrict access to abortions. The amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, tabled by the DUP and SDLP, would make illegal abortions that are carried out outside of NHS institutions.
Sinn Fein retain Mid Ulster on record low turnout
Sinn Fein has won the Mid Ulster by-election with a sharply reduced majority on a record low turnout, with almost half of the electorate not voting at all.