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Hard to believe it’s only been one week since… *that* DUP executive meeting, the DUP decision, new legislation in London, a Saturday assembly sitting, all culminating today in visits to Stormont from a PM and a Taoiseach. Oh, & a 1st executive meeting. Here’s how today unfolded
BBC Newsline@bbcnewsline5 Feb 2024
Northern Ireland's Executive has met for the first time in two years. The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, were at Stormont today to mark the occasion and meet with the new First Minister, Michelle O'Neill, and Deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly
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The secretary of state Sir Chris Bryant has spent the day meeting executive parties again to try and resolve the budget deadlock. After their meeting, the DUP expressed optimism that progress remains possible, but Sinn Féin says the government's offer still falls short.
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Robbie Meredith@robbeornOct 22
If you need a bit of brightness in your day, the pupils at Mitchell House are wonderful.
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Many young people in Northern Ireland are non-verbal and can't speak but that does not mean they don't have a voice. That's the message behind a song written by pupils from a Belfast special school.
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Robbie Meredith@robbeornOct 16
Interesting data from the most recent Ofcom media nations report suggesting TV #news still draws a big audience in Northern Ireland even if the media landscape is changing rapidly.
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The report into the racist violence in Ballymena last year is damning of some employers & landlords. The authors heard ‘unambiguous evidence’ that employers recruited migrant workers & then ‘took little or no responsibility’ for what happened once they arrived.
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Coming up on @bbctheview with @MarkCarruthers7 tomorrow evening...
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Darran Marshall@DarranMarshallOct 14
A senior DUP figure tells @BBCGarethG the #Drumcree dispute could lead to Sinn Fein winning an extra 40,000 votes at next year’s assembly election. Who are the other potential winners & losers from the dispute? Listen to the #BBCRedLines podcast bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0pgnk…

Red Lines - Drumcree: The political fallout - BBC Sounds

Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Sam McBride and David McCann.

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The first minister Michelle O'Neill, and three other Sinn Féin ministers, will face a no-confidence vote at Stormont this evening over the Drumcree parading dispute. Read the full story here - bbc.in/4hWdDgQ
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The Prime Minister says the deal on the table at the EU summit on 20 November could cut electricity prices in Northern Ireland. Read this to understand why. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cyv2…

Electricity: How EU deal could cut NI prices

One consequence of Brexit is that electricity in NI is more expensive than it should be, according to NI's energy regulator.

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Mark Carruthers@MarkCarruthers7Oct 11
🚨Today’s #SundayPolitics With @GRobinsonDUP @JohnODowdSF @JimAllister @carlalockhart & @markdevenport bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…

Sunday Politics Northern Ireland - 11/10/2026

Mark Carruthers looks at the political developments of the week and questions policymakers on the key issues.

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Joel Taggart@TaggartJoelOct 7
What a man, what a broadcaster, what a hoot. Was an absolute joy to work with.
Michael Cairns@CairnspoliticsOct 7
It’s with sadness I share news from Conor Bradford’s family that Conor passed away yesterday. An interviewer with a unique style, a master of both TV and radio presentation and superb social company, he held the lunchtime radio slot together during some of the worst times.
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Michael Cairns@CairnspoliticsOct 7
It’s with sadness I share news from Conor Bradford’s family that Conor passed away yesterday. An interviewer with a unique style, a master of both TV and radio presentation and superb social company, he held the lunchtime radio slot together during some of the worst times.
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There is "room for improvement" on the UK government's offer of an extra £1.5bn for Northern Ireland, Finance Minister John O'Dowd has said. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crly…

Stormont budget: 'Room for improvement' on extra £1.5bn, says O'Dowd

Ministers want more details on the government's offer of extra cash for Stormont, says John O'Dowd.

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At least one Exec minister has concluded the £1.5bn offer is the final one.
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Alliance Party leader Naomi Long says the Northern Ireland Executive needs to "accept the reality" that there is no more money on offer from the UK government to help stabilise Northern Ireland's finances. bbc.in/4zi1JEV

Stormont budget: 'Room for improvement' on extra £1.5bn, says O'Dowd

Ministers want more details on the government's offer of extra cash for Stormont, says John O'Dowd.

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JPCampbellBiz@JP_BizOct 6
Looks like the Appeal Court is setting an important precedent that Stormont’s climate legislation can’t be used as an automatic veto to stop strategic infrastructure. Minister also wins appeal on EIA & human rights grounds.
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The A5 Lady Justice Keegan: “While the scheme will increase emissions it is a priority investment and should be proceeded with.” bbc.co.uk/news/live/crly05j5…

A5: Court of Appeal overturns decision to block work on NI's largest road project

More than 50 people have died on the A5, which runs from Londonderry to Aughnacloy, since 2006.

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Not just about one road. It’s about the extent to which the Executive’s climate legislation permits it to build major infrastructure. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr86…

A5 road: Court overturns decision blocking carriageway upgrade

Appeal court judges overturn a decision that blocked work starting on one of NI's biggest road projects.

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SDLP leader Claire Hanna has said that Justin McNulty remains a "valued member" of the party after he failed to be selected to run as a candidate for Newry and Armagh in next year's Northern Ireland Assembly election. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwjd…

Justin McNulty still a 'valued member', says SDLP's Claire Hanna

Claire Hanna says she still sees a role for McNulty after he lost a candidate selection contest.

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Mark Simpson@BBCMarkSimpsonOct 3
An extraordinary 7 days. With one big surprise. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmd9…

One week of Drumcree - what has happened?

Sometimes in Northern Ireland, the definition of success is "nobody got hurt," writes BBC News NI's community correspondent.

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Darran Marshall@DarranMarshallOct 2
#Drumcree : The Politics You can now watch last night’s @BBCTheView discussion on @BBCNewsNI YouTube channel. @MarkCarruthers7 @PatSheehanMLA @paulgivan @EoinTennyson @JonBurrowsMLA & @ClaireHanna youtu.be/fp7rRed0qQI?si=6Dx1… via @YouTube

Drumcree: The political battle

Live in BBC NI's The View studio, Stormont politicians face questio...

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Will the last ones to leave turn out the lights…
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The secretary of state has said he has instructed officials to consider "contingency plans" around a budget for Northern Ireland, in the ongoing absence of agreement from the executive on a funding offer. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw05…

NI secretary instructs officials to consider 'contingency plans' around budget

Last week, Sir Chris Bryant said the deal of £1.5bn over three years was the "final offer" and had given parties a deadline of Thursday.

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