Brandon Lewis

Northern Ireland election: UK calls on DUP to nominate deputy first minister

‘New era for Northern Ireland,’ says O’Neill as Sinn Féin claims historic victory in election

The Irish Times view on the NI protocol post the election: lowering the temperature

Binding the future of the Executive – so important to the good government of the North – to the dispute over the protocol serves nobody’s long-term interests, least of all the people of Northern Ireland

Move against NI protocol unlikely to appear in queen’s speech, Brandon Lewis indicates

UK minister says his government wants to resolve issues by agreement with EU

MPs to vote on investigation over Johnson’s statements on parties

British prime minister apologises to Commons for breaching Covid-19 rules in 2020

Northern Ireland election: This could be the most important in a generation

If the polls are correct, a nationalist could head government in the North for first time

Conradh na Gaeilge ends NIO meeting after no date set for Irish language legislation

Group has been campaigning for the introduction of rights Bill in Northern Ireland

David Frost undermined effort to resolve NI protocol issues, Taoiseach believes

Martin says protocol issues could be solved if there is ‘political will’ after North elections

Man charged over Belfast security alert which interrupted Coveney speech

Suspect accused over preparation of terrorist acts, hijacking and placing an article causing a bomb hoax

Irish organisation condemns failure to introduce language legislation in North

NIO say there will be no Irish language legislation before assembly election

Brandon Lewis plays down prospect of triggering article 16

Northern Ireland secretary acknowledges Britain legally obliged to do goods checks

UK government will ‘intervene directly’ to ensure abortion services are available in North

Brandon Lewis said regulations were being prepared which would give London the necessary powers

No Border checks for non-Irish entering NI, says Brandon Lewis

Coveney says proposed immigration changes not yet finalised as far as Dublin is concerned

Northern Ireland terror threat lowered for first time in 12 years

Level dropped from severe to substantial, Secretary of State Brandon Lewis says

When Irish ties are waning: Our diplomatic struggle in the United States

Ireland still punches above its weight on Capitol Hill, but the fight is becoming harder

Newton Emerson: Ground is shifting on integrated education in the North

Is it mere coincidence that President Higgins called for an end to this ‘shameful’ segregation?

Stormont could be ‘gone forever’ because of DUP tactics, Beattie says

DUP’s ‘divisive politics’ putting Northern Ireland’s democracy at risk, says UUP leader

There is ‘landing ground’ for solving NI protocol problems, UK secretary says

Shadow NI secretary warns that Belfast Agreement is under ‘huge pressure’

Johnson ‘focused on job’ despite police questioning over partygate

Northern Ireland secretary says British PM will ‘fight’ and win next general election

UK secretary for Northern Ireland rules out early Stormont election

‘It’s right we allow MLAs time and space to pass legislation,’ Brandon Lewis says

DUP may not re-enter government after election, says Donaldson

Situation described as ‘opportunity’ for UK and EU to ‘step up to the mark’ in talks

NI Protocol: First Minister sets February 21st as potential talks deadline

Paul Givan and Michelle O’Neill met UK chief post-Brexit negotiator Liz Truss

Taoiseach to attend Bloody Sunday memorial service in Derry

Flying of Parachute Regiment flags on outskirts of Derry is universally condemned

Northern parties voice opposition to double-jobbing in open letter to British PM

Six party leaders unite to warn plan to return to dual mandates could ‘fuel instability’

Britain and EU set for talks in bid to break NI protocol deadlock

Foreign secretary Liz Truss signals deal to be done but ‘pragmatic EU approach’ required

Over 50 organisations express concerns over failure to progress Bill of Rights in North

Amnesty and Ictu among groups calling for Irish and British governments to intervene

UK plans to end Troubles-related legal cases ‘morally, constitutionally offensive’

Britain trying to shut down examinations of state collusion allegations, lawyer says

NI protocol deal before Christmas ‘unlikely but possible’, says Coveney

Minister expresses confidence Frost and Sefcovic could make progress on issues

Irish language may become ‘de facto’ election issue, activists warn

Language groups call on British government to ‘immediately move’ legislation

Public in North to be consulted on proposal for compulsory jabs for health workers

North’s health minister Robin Swann said ‘all options’ remained under consideration

Newton Emerson: No hurry in London for Stormont stability

UK government tardiness underpins DUP and Sinn Féin threats to devolution

Westminster should bring in Irish language law in ‘next week or so’ – O’Neill

Deal that restored powersharing contained pledge to legislate if Stormont failed to

Amnesty on Troubles crimes described as ‘attack’ on peace agreement

Ictu conference supports motion calling for opposition to UK government plan

Church leaders ‘sorry’ for not doing more for peace in Northern Ireland

Event goes ahead without heads of state of either Ireland or United Kingdom

Queen bows out of Armagh centenary service on advice from doctors

Controversial service marking partition to go ahead without two heads of state

Boris Johnson to join queen at Armagh commemorative service

Simon Coveney and Jack Chambers to represent Government at Thursday's event

NI Secretary failed to comply with duties in providing full abortion services, rules judge

Brandon Lewis did not ‘ensure expeditiously’ that North provided for women in region

Secretary of State can compel Stormont to implement abortion legislation, court hears

High court in NI told March 22nd may be ‘too ambitious’ for deployment of services

Stormont not obliged to follow Westminster order to start abortion services, court hears

Campaign group seeking judicial review of move by Brandon Lewis to implement laws

Campaign group to challenge Lewis’s move to roll out abortion services in North

Secretary of State used Westminster powers to direct Stormont to set up services

‘Ongoing standoff’ on Northern Irish protocol in ‘nobody’s interest’ - Coveney

UK has shown ‘good faith’ in protocol talks by not triggering article 16

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