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Naomi Long said she hoped the Labour Government would mark a “new start”
Alliance party leader Naomi Long said she hoped the Labour Government would mark a “new start” in terms of relations with Northern Ireland. Speaking following a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Stormont, she said: “We had...
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DUP leader on 'productive discussion' with PM at Stormont
DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he talked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer about the ongoing financial challenges facing people in Northern Ireland. Speaking at Stormont following a meeting with Sir Keir, Mr Robinson said it had been a...
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Starmer: My Government has a mandate for change and stability in Northern Ireland
Sir Keir Starmer said visiting Northern Ireland on the third day of his Labour Government showed the importance of the region to him. Speaking in the Great Hall at Stormont, the Prime Minister said: “I have been very clear that my...
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Doug Beattie said he had raised issues about public services funding when speaking to Sir Keir Starmer
Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie said he had raised issues about the funding of public services in Northern Ireland with the new Prime Minister. Speaking following his Stormont meeting with Sir Keir Starmer, Mr Beattie said: “It...
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Starmer gives press huddle in Stormont on Northern Ireland visit - high res
Sir Keir Starmer said visiting Northern Ireland on the third day of his Labour Government showed the importance of the region to him. Speaking in the Great Hall at Stormont, the Prime Minister said: “I have been very clear that my...
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Starmer places focus on stability in Northern Ireland as he meets leaders
Sir Keir Starmer placed a focus on preserving stability in Northern Ireland as he held talks with the region’s political leaders as part of his tour of the devolved regions. The Prime Minister met Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle...
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Starmer meets with Gething during visit to the Senedd
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits the Senedd in Cardiff to meet First Minister Vaughan Gething, as part of his tour of all four corners of the UK since becoming PM.
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Sir Keir meets with Welsh First Minister in last stop of tour of the UK
Sir Keir Starmer has met with the Welsh First Minister in the final stop on his tour of the devolved nations. The new Prime Minister visited the Senedd in Cardiff Bay on Monday, to meet with Vaughan Gething, the First Minister, and Jo...
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Swann song for Girvan as UUP claims South Antrim
The Ulster Unionist Party is returning to Westminster after former Stormont health minister Robin Swann took a seat from the DUP in South Antrim.
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Ian Paisley Jr speaks after losing North Antrim seat
Ian Paisley Jr said being a Member of Parliament for 14 years was a “huge privilege” after he lost the North Antrim seat he has held since 2010, in a shock end to a family dynasty in the region. TUV leader Jim Allister was elected MP...
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Night of shocks for DUP as Ian Paisley loses family hold on North Antrim
In a difficult night for the DUP, the Alliance Party’s Sorcha Eastwood had a historic result as she triumphed in the DUP stronghold of Lagan Valley - the seat formerly held by party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. The Paisley family has...
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People cast their votes in Northern Ireland
Footage of general voting scenes from Elim Church polling station in Dundonald, east Belfast.
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Colm Eastwood votes in the 2024 General Election
SDLP Leader Colm Eastwood casts his vote in the General Election at the Model Primary school in Derry city.
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Naomi Long votes in the 2024 General Election with her dog Daisy
Alliance leader Naomi Long and her husband Michael arrive, with their dog Daisy, to cast their votes in the 2024 General Election at St Colmcille's Church in east Belfast.
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Alliance leader Stephen Farry loses North Down seat to DUP
Alliance leader Stephen Farry lost his North Down seat to the DUP's Alex Easton, who thanked Mr Farry for his service in an emotional victory speech.
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Sinn Fein's Daire Hughes claims victory in Newry and Armagh
New Newry and Armagh MP Daire Hughes of Sinn Fein delivers his victory speech in Craigavon.
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Chris Hazzard retains South Down for Sinn Fein
Returning South Down MP Chris Hazzard delivers his victory speech in Craigavon.
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Alliance Party gain Lagan Valley from DUP
New Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood of the Alliance Party delivers her victory speech at Craigavon after taking the seat from the DUP.
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DUP's Carla Lockhart retains Upper Bann
Returning Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart delivers her victory speech in Craigavon.
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Interview with Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill
Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill speaks to PA as part of a series interviewing Northern Ireland political leaders ahead of the General Election. She said Sinn Fein wants to ensure as many "progressive" candidates are elected as...
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Interviews with East Belfast parliamentary candidates Gavin Robinson and Naomi Long
DUP leader and East Belfast candidate Gavin Robinson on the campaign trail in the constituency. Interview also with Alliance Party leader and East Belfast candidate Naomi Long.
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DUP and Alliance leaders Robinson and Long in titanic tussle in East Belfast
In a contest that pits political big-hitters Gavin Robinson and Naomi Long head to head, both are keen to dismiss talk of a grudge match. But there is undoubtedly an extra edge to the race in East Belfast this time round after Mr...
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Northern Ireland’s Green Party ‘here to call others out’ – O’Hara
The Green Party’s leader in Northern Ireland has vowed to call out others for failures in the region and make their voice heard. Mal O’Hara described the environmental crisis in Lough Neagh, housing crisis, poverty and discrimination as...
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Sinn Fein candidate for Foyle meets constituents in Derry
Sinn Fein's candidate in the Westminster election for the constituency of Foyle Sandra Duffy met constituents in Derry as part of her election campaign on Thursday. Duffy knocked on doors with party colleague Caoimhe Archibald, meeting...