Labour Party

Sammy Wilson MP says they warned people about the Labour Party

Wilson says re-set in Irish relations is about undoing Brexit or sacrificing NI

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Now in power, the Labour Party tells us they didn’t think the inherited debt was so bad, writes Drew Mansell

Letter: But Labour said they had a plan

Violent scenes - such as those witnessed in Sandy Row and Donegall Road in Belfast - followed anti-immigration protests across the United Kingdom after the killings of three young girls at a dance class in Southport. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Wilson: far-right violence used to 'smother' immigration debate

Declining engagement in politics is illustrated by the low 59.9% turnout in the general election last month. But there are unionist fears that citizens' assemblies could push for constitutional change in Northern Ireland

Fresh idea for controversial citizens' assemblies - which pose risk to unionists

Sue Gray, the former civil servant and chief of staff to Keir Starmer, is fond of citizens' assemblies. But with regard to devolution in Northern Ireland they will be vehicles to try to help remove us from the UK, writes Ben Lowry. Photograph by Declan Roughan / Press Eye

Ben Lowry: Unionists should prepare for the trap of civil assemblies

First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, after a meeting at Stormont Caste. Sir Keir is now ambiguous about his support for the Union, having expressed firm unionist sentiments in opposition. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Owen Polley: Unionists will need to be wary about the naivete of Labour leaders

Hilary Been laughs with Orangemen and women in Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

PICTURES: NI secretary Hilary Benn enjoys 'very special' Twelfth in Fermanagh

Letters to editor

Letter: A sectarian caucus group within Labour stops it organising in NI

Taoiseach Simon Harris is not yet ready to drop the legal action initiated under his predecessor Leo Varadkar against the United Kingdom. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

​Ireland won’t drop UK legal action yet

The new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, is pictured meeting First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at Hillsborough Caste on Saturday evening. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

New NI secretary Hilary Benn meets Stormont leaders at Hillsborough Castle

abour leader and incoming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria enter 10 Downing Street

Watch: Keir Starmer makes first speech as Prime Minister outside No 10

DUP leader Gavin Robinson gives a speech after retaining his seat in the East Belfast constituency, at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, during the count for the 2024 General Election. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Gavin Robinson holds East Belfast and increases majority against Naomi Long

Letters to editor

Letter: Tim Collins is a tested leader

‘The Muslim Vote’ lobby group has endorsed Stephen Farry as the candidate its supporters should back in the North Down constituency

Alliance endorsed by 'anti-LGBT education' Muslim lobby group

FSB`s NI policy chair, Alan Lowry says “SMEs are at the heart of the Northern Ireland economy and this general election provides the perfect opportunity for those seeking election to set out how they intend to create a pro-business environment which helps SMEs and supports the risk-takers and job creators to grow the economy."

FSB sets out manifesto with ‘range of important pro-business measures’ for NI

Casement Park in west Belfast has been derelict since 2013. Photo: Pacemaker

Labour Party non-commital on finding funds for Casement Park rebuild

​The Labour Party appears to be ruling out urgent funding of the Casement Park rebuild if it wins the general election as expected on July 4.

Mark Rainey

Letters to editor

Letter: Now Labour plans to use drones as a weapon for a class war

Letters to editor

Letter: Once again, the Tories are using NI shamelessly

There is probably a limit to the vote the TUV can attract, mostly around what might be regarded as a fundamental unionist vote, traditional in faith to God and Country, and currently lying across the TUV and DUP electorate

David Hoey: Unionism was restless, even before the events of this weekend

Morning View

Editorial: Flights to Rwanda will display that government is in charge of policy

Former NI Prime Minister James Craig abolished PR in the 1920s. He succeeded in keeping Northern Ireland a virtually Labour Party free zone, writes Boyd Black

Letter: ​A strong Labour Party would be in NI’s best interests

Morning View

Editorial: It is welcome, albeit belated, that Sinn Fein is fully backing PSNI

Secretary of State Chris Heaton Harris has said that in the absence of an executive, "the government will proceed with a pragmatic and reasonable approach to support Northern Ireland.”. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Stormont deadline 'attempt to bounce Unionists'

Morning View

Editorial: Liberal House of Lords puts itself above concerns about immigration

Stanley Baldwin is one of the significant figures in 20th-century British politics and Conservative Party history

How Stanley Baldwin used election defeat to realign British politics forever

Morning View

Editorial: ​Self sufficiency for UK in areas like food is good – up to a point

Morning View

Editorial: NI should not follow English hunting ban, which didn't protect foxes

News Letter editorial on Thursday December 28 2023:

Editorial

Morning View

Editorial: Dentistry in NI needs reform as much as other welfare provision

Trade NI, the alliance of Retail NI, Hospitality Ulster and Manufacturing NI is hosting Jonathan Reynolds MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade on his first official visit to the Northern Ireland. Pictured are Trade NI chief executives, Glyn Roberts, Colin Neill and Stephen Kelly

Trade NI hosts NI visit for Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade

If he becomes prime minister, as the polls are predicting, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will face calls for constitutional reform​​​​​​​ of the UK - and unionists must ensure they are part of the conversation

Letter: ​Unionists must be part of conversation on constitutional reform

Sir Jeffrey in a letter to the News Letter repeats an apparent contradiction highlighted in our editorial, that if Stormont is so vital how can the DUP say no to it? Instead he repeats the point, saying that while the party has a "record of saying yes" it “will not be afraid to say no" if a deal from London is not best for the Union. Photo by Matt Mackey / Press Eye

New DUP hint at Stormont return, with Donaldson swipe at 'negative' News Letter

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Credit: Getty

Labour Party vows to turn NHS "on its head" with fundamental reform

The recent attacks on Israel have claimed over 1,000 lives. Hamas yesterday said it will not negotiate with Israel about the hostages it has captured until the fighting is over (AP Photo/Hatem Ali)

Letter: ​Comments by Sir Keir Starmer on Northern Ireland and Hamas are welcome

Dale Vince joins Just Stop Oil activists during a protest by the environmental campaigners in central London. Picture Date: Thursday June 8, 2023. Credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Just Stop Oil donor pulls funding over ‘pointless’ further protests

Morning View

Editorial: Welcome remark from Starmer about border poll but Labour still a risk

Morning View

Editorial: Rishi Sunak's move to the right is appropriate but overdue

Morning View

Editorial: Grammar school system lets NI sidestep VAT private school row

The last 18 months of boycotting the Stormont institutions has not worked and is now promoting Northern Ireland as a failed part of the UK, writes Doug Beattie

Doug Beattie: Staying outside the arena can no longer be an option

The Labour Party is taking 'cautious steps' towards fielding candidates in Northern Ireland. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA

Labour's 'cautious steps' towards fielding candidates in Northern Ireland

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended

Morning View

Editorial: Northern Ireland should watch the debate over housing in England

Letters to editor

Letter: Where was the Labour Party in the Northern Ireland council elections?

“The requirements for political parties are clear, so it’s disappointing when they are not fully complied with.” said Louise Edwards

Two NI political parties rebuked by watchdog over donations rules failings

Pension underpayments.

Pension underpayments due to mistakes by officials topped £530 million last year

Labour MP Diane Abbott attends a Stand Up to Racism rally outside Downing Street. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty

Diane Abbott has Labour whip withdrawn after “deeply offensive” letter

Letters to editor

Letter: The DUP is again failing unionism and failing Northern Ireland

Morning View

Editorial: ​President Joe Biden should indeed be made aware of the Disappeared

Morning View

Editorial: The DUP was right to vote against the Windsor Framework

Sandra Chapman: 'I spent nearly 60 years of my life working, paying national insurance and income tax to the Government of the day to ensure some financial security in my old age. I’m not the only one. Millions out there did just that and are still paying. Where did all the money go? You might well ask.'

Sandra Chapman: Pensions are in the spotlight - time to pay attention

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves

PM's Protocol deal ‘shows Brexit can be better says shadow chancellor

Sue Gray

Sue Gray may have breached rules, say Ministers

Senior civil servant Sue Gray who has quit the Cabinet Office and is reportedly set to take up a role as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff.

DUP hopes Gray move will help Labour understand NI

Sue Gray is Sir Keir Starmer’s new chief of staff for Labour Party

DUP man Sammy Wilson

Protocol: A breakdown of where we are right now amid Tory rebel rumours

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Poll shows slump in support for SNP and Scottish Independence