Politics

Sammy Wilson says he met Sinn Féin when DUP was publicly opposed to negotiations

But Brian Feeney says any meetings between republicans and the DUP chief whip were ‘of zero significance’

Sammy Wilson claims DUP’s secret Sinn Féin meetings did not breach party policy

The DUP MP confirmed he was involved in the discussions with the republican party at the home of former Methodist minister Rev Harold Good.

Alderdice says it’s ‘not politically realistic’ for Alliance to sit on fence in a border poll

Former Alliance leader believes Naomi Long’s party must give guidance on the ‘most major, historic, political, constitutional issue in your country’

Former Alliance leaders at odds over claims in new book about the party’s fortunes

John Cushnahan says claims made by his successor about the ‘terrible’ state of the party don’t stand up to scrutiny

Councils’ spending deficit hits record level as absenteeism soars

Local government spending watchdog warns that councils’ long-term financial sustainability could be threatened

Gordon Lyons confirms he will meet GAA to discuss Casement Park development

The communities minister said the meeting will happen next week

John Manley: Michelle O’Neill chooses obfuscation and deflection rather than promised transparency

An ill-tempered Executive Office committee meeting generates more heat than light

Michelle O’Neill stonewalls MLAs’ questions at ‘pathetic’ Stormont scrutiny committee meeting

First Minister closes down scrutiny by citing legal advice

Michelle O’Neill accepts boy was 16 when sent inappropriate texts by Niall Ó Donnghaile

The first minister had previously stated party records showed the teenager was 17 when the texts were sent.

Research reveals supporters of the union are now a minority

The latest Northern Ireland General Election survey shows an increase in support for Irish unity