Arlene Foster

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Donaldson resignation follows almost 40 years in politics

US President Joe Biden has been accused of hating Britain.

Biden doesn’t hate Britain, he’s just not fawning over the special relationship

King Charles III receives European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen during an audience at Windsor Castle. Picture: Aaron Chown - Pool/Getty Images

King Charles criticised for meeting with EU chief

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will be appearing at this year's Fringe. Picture: Hollie Adams/PA Wire

Keir Starmer, Jeremy Corbyn and Nadine Dorries to appear at the Fringe

Here's why Edwin Poots resigned as DUP leader after just 21 days - and who might...

Edwin Poots, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), leaves the party headquarters in Belfast on Thursday (Getty Images)

Here's why Edwin Poots resigned as DUP leader after just 21 days

Boris Johnson's has mishandled the Covid crisis and failed to commit to the kind of reform that would create a new Union, says Joyce McMillan (Picture: Dan Kitwood/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

How Boris Johnson is boosting the rationale behind independence – Joyce McMillan

Arlene Foster has announced her resignation as DUP leader and First Minister of Northern Ireland. (PA)

This is who could be set to replace Arlene Foster in June

Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster (Photo: Liam McBurney, PA).

Northern Ireland's First Minister announces resignation

Burnt out cars can be seen at the Cloughfern roundabout junction following overnight Loyalist violence on April 4, 2021 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Loyalist unrest and disorder in the province continues as a result of the implementation of the so called Irish sea border.

Why has there been violence across Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster. Picture: Cate McCurry/PA Wire

'Protocol that was meant to bring peace and harmony is doing quite the reverse'

Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster branded the EU's triggering of Article 16 of Brexit's Northern Ireland Protocol an "incredible act of hostility".

EU moves to prevent Northern Ireland being used a vaccine ‘backdoor’ to the UK

Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images).

Northern Ireland extends lockdown to March

The majority of the new rules come into force on 16 October

What Northern Ireland's circuit breaker lockdown means for Scottish travel

Pubs, restaurants, and schools are set to close across Northern Ireland after the Stormont executive agreed to new restrictions in the early hours of Wednesday morning. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland imposes four-week lockdown on hospitality and schools

It comes after the Irish Government announced that it is tightening its coronavirus restrictions in Co Donegal.

People urged to avoid travel across Irish border

Covid artwork on display in Glasgow. Picture: John Devlin

Cobra meeting ahead of new lockdown restrictions

Boris Johnson spoke with devolved leaders today

Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon pledge 'united' approach after talks

Nicola Sturgeon cannot deny she is making political choices about the lockdown's restrictions, says John McLellan (Picture: Fraser Bremner/pool/Scottish Daily Mail)

Lockdown: Why Nicola Sturgeon isn’t really following ‘science’ – John McLellan

Nathalie Loiseau (C) waves a European flag during a public meeting ahead of the European elections. Picture: Getty

Britain urged to be ‘more realistic’ in Brexit talks

BBC broadcaster Andrew Marr (Photo by Stefan Rousseau-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Reasons to be cheerful on coronavirus – Letters

Golf courses in Scotland have been closed en masse since 23 March and are unlikely to reopen before 1 June. Picture: JPI Media

It's bonkers! Reaction to Scottish golf courses looking set to remain closed unt...

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If Boris Johnson wins the election, will that provide an opportunity for Nicola Sturgeon, asks Lesley.

Lesley Riddoch: Brexit won’t get done if Boris wins, an SNP-backed Labour govern...

Nicola Sturgeon joined young activists on the campaign trail. Picture: John Devlin

Lesley Riddoch: Will SNP success depend on party’s ability to inspire foot soldi...

The Prime Minister is hoping to bring back a deal from the Brussels meeting of European leaders while winning the backing of the DUP, which also wields influence over some Tory Brexiteers. Picture: PA

Brexit: Boris Johnson dealt huge blow as DUP refuses to back his deal

Boris Johnson with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, ahead of talks to try to break the Brexit deadlock. Picture: PA

Brexit deal in the balance, Boris Johnson can't dismiss indyref2, DUP rejects Br...

European Union and British negotiators have failed to get a breakthrough in the Brexit talks during a frantic all-night session and will continue seeking a compromise on the eve of Thursday's crucial EU summit. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

Brexit deal in the balance as Boris Johnson faces crucial EU summit

Brussels chief negotiator Michel Barnier with Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney. Picture: AP

DUP warns over more concessions with Boris Johnson closing in on a deal

All Under One Banner Independence March - Holyrood to Meadows. Picture: Pic Lisa Ferguson

Lesley Riddoch: This is why Unionism is in terminal decline

MP Andrew Bowie said the UK needs to learn from 'mistakes' such as handing over control of Edinburgh Castle to Scotland. Picture: PolicyExchangeUK/YouTube

UK handing control of Edinburgh Castle to Scotland was 'a mistake', says Tory MP

Nicola Sturgeon indicated last week that she would be willing to put Jeremy Corbyn into No10 Downing Street as leader of a government of national unity.

SNP pushes for a compromise PM to oust Boris Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to meet Jean-Claude Juncker

Boris Johnson to meet EU Commission chief as Brexit deal speculation mounts

DUP leader Arlene Foster

DUP leader Arlene Foster denies Brexit deal with Boris Johnson

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the launch the development of the Brewhouse building on the Abbey Quarter site in Kilkenny. PRESS ASSOCIATION

Varadkar hits back at DUP and says ‘We should all be afraid of no-deal’

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald emulates the pose of the Edward Carson statue as she and Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill join a Brexit protest following their meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Stormont. Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

Sajid Javid unveils £2.1bn in funding to prepare for Brexit

Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald speaks to the media after meeting Boris Johnson at Stormont

Boris Johnson faces second referendum demand following Sinn Fein meeting

Arlene Foster's party has been involved in a confidence and supply deal with the Conservative Party since the 2017 general election.

DUP praises 'committed unionist' Boris Johnson as other NI parties express conce...

Theresa May and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar released a joint statement announcing new talks with Northern Irish parties

Fresh Northern Ireland talks in wake of Lyra McKee's death

Leave and remain protesters outside the Houses of Parliament. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Brexit Britain’s done it for me. Time for independence – Kevan Christie

Theresa May's time as Prime Minister is coming to an end (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

SNP stand to benefit from Brexit fallout – John McLellan

Prime Minister Theresa May. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

Theresa May vows to quit as MPs vote no to Brexit options
Theresa May has promised to step down as Prime Minister in a final bid to win a majority for her Brexit deal, prompting a final 48-hour dash to round up votes.

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Three teenagers die after crush at St Patrick’s Day disco

Theresa Villiers, Nicky Morgan, Damian Green, Iain Duncan Smith and Owen Paterson leave the Cabinet Office in Westminster on Monday. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Brexit: Theresa May moves to reassure Northern Ireland over peace promises

Irish Premier Leo Varadkar. Picture: Paulo Nunes dos Santos/AFP/Getty Images

Brexit: Leo Varadker urged to '˜stand firm' on Irish backstop

Theresa May survived the Tory confidence vote. Picture AFP/Getty

Theresa May returns to Brussels after surviving bruising Tory confidence vote

Anti-brexit campaigners wave Union and EU flags outside the Houses of Parliament in central London. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP

Brexit deal still in limbo as May refuses to name new vote date

Theresa May in Parliament. Picture: AFP/Getty

Brexit deal: What we know so far

DUP Leader Arlene Foster, who has accused Sinn Fein of rowing back on suggesting an Irish unity poll should not be held during Brexit uncertainty. Picture; PA

DUP express fury over Theresa May's plan over Brexit '˜Irish Sea border'

A Brussels plan to put a customers border in the Irish Sea if there is no Brexit agreement will be included in a divorce deal, suggests a leaked letter from Theresa May.

No-deal Brexit plan '˜will include new border in Irish Sea'

Theresa May and Arlene Foster, leader of the DUP, on a visit to Northern Ireland. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Brian Wilson: May must ditch DUP and its '˜blood red line' over Brexit

Ruth Davidson with her partner Jen Wilson. Picture Twitter/Ruth Davidson

Ruth Davidson: '˜I can't wait to get this little one home to enjoy some family t...

Ruth Davidson faces a test on Unviersal Credit. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

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David Mundell and Ruth Davidson have threatened to resign over proposed compromises on the Irish border in a Brexit deal. Pictures: PA Wire

Ruth Davidson and David Mundell in quit threat over Brexit plan

Theresa May and Arlene Foster, leader of the DUP, on a visit to Northern Ireland. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Brexit: DUP warns Theresa May not to accept '˜dodgy' EU deal

Theresa May on Brexit talks Picture: File

DUP put Theresa May on notice to change Brexit tact or risk collapse

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