NewsN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsJeffrey Donaldson stripped of knighthood by KingThe former DUP leader was convicted in June of 18 counts of child sex abuse.1 day agoNorthern IrelandNorthern Ireland Office gets two new ministers after Burnham reshuffleIt comes days after the Secretary of State Hilary Benn was replaced by Sir Chris Bryant.2 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsVAT cut on household electricity bills will not apply in NIStormont ministers will instead get extra money from the UK government to use on cost of living measures. 4 days agoNorthern Ireland'Scandalous' Irish language school funding spent elsewhere, vice chair saysThe Department of Education confirms that the majority of £6m earmarked for Irish-medium schools has been spent on other schools.4 days agoNorthern IrelandGerry Kelly will not contest next Stormont electionGerry Kelly has represented Belfast North since the assembly was established.3 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsNI to get additional money due to Burnham's bus fare freeze The exact amount will not be known until the Autumn Budget but is likely to be around £10m to £15m.3 days agoNorthern IrelandSir Chris Bryant outlines 'checklist' of issues as he takes up NI secretary roleHilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.3 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsLittle-Pengelly was 'floored' by news of Donaldson arrestThe deputy first minister says people who worked alongside Jeffrey Donaldson are "floored, shocked and utterly repulsed".Benn sacked as NI secretary, as Bryant named successorHilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.Burnham 'has his work cut out' on Northern IrelandAndy Burnham has become the UK's fifth prime minster in four years following the departure of Sir Keir Starmer. Ulster Unionists to establish independent process over child abuser DonaldsonJeffrey Donaldson, who has been convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, was a member of the UUP from 1985 until 2003.What will an Andy Burnham premiership mean for NI?Devolution, the budget and legacy are all on the agenda for Andy Burnham when it comes to Northern Ireland.
