Sinn Féin2 days agoSinn Féin MLA 'failed to show leadership' in damaged portrait rowThe painting of DUP peer Lord Browne was damaged at Belfast City Hall in October 2024.2 days ago6 days agoVotes of no confidence in Sinn Féin ministers failThe attempt to oust them failed as it required cross-community support from a majority of both unionists and nationalists in the assembly.6 days ago6 days agoMichelle O'Neill and other Sinn Féin ministers face no-confidence voteThe motion against will be debated after it received the backing of unionist parties last week.6 days ago6 days agoCampaigners claim minister attempting to undermine 'Holiday Hunger Bill' The education minister has warned it would immediately cost his department £20m a year at a time when it is already struggling to balance its budget.6 days ago7 days agoIt's within DUP's gift to remove O'Neill as first minister, says LockhartCarla Lockhart says unionist voters are angry at Michelle O'Neill over her role in the Garvaghy Road protests.7 days ago8 days agoFour key takeaways from the Drumcree dispute so farBBC News NI's Political Editor Enda McClafferty assesses the fallout from the Drumcree dispute so far.8 days ago7 Oct 2026First minister to face no-confidence vote over Drumcree row The motion comes amid a major political row over a planned Orange Order march in Portadown.7 Oct 20265 Oct 2026First minister rejects call to resign over Drumcree rowFacing questions in the Stormont assembly, O'Neill said she was "proud" to stand with the residents and "will continue to stand with them".5 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Drumcree policing operation has cost £3m so far, says BoutcherChief Constable Jon Boutcher warns of the consequences and cost "if they get it wrong".1 Oct 2026...