Steve Baker

Steve Baker’s fixation on being liked by Dublin reached sycophantic levels

Jamie Bryson: Steve Baker is having an argument with his own conscience

It is illegal to sell disposable vapes in England

Steve Baker: Time for NI’s regulations to return to UK control

Sir Keir Starmer and the EU’s Ursula von der Leyen at last week’s Brexit ‘reset’. While moving food may eventually become easier, the UK government is pushing ahead with plans to make the Irish Sea border harder

Owen Polley: It is hard to care about purity of Brexit that never applied to NI

Steve Baker’s attitude, that NI must accept a relationship with the EU that he would never support for the rest of the UK, was indefensible. As was the implication that prioritising the Union, rather than Brexit, is zealotry

Owen Polley: Steve Baker's hypocrisy does not mean that Labour is better

Former minister Steve Baker has ruled out returning to frontline politics except in the most "extraordinary circumstances" as he makes his comeback in the private sector after a "bruising" 14 years as a Conservative MP

‘People hate my guts’, says ex-Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker

Steve Baker was a minister of state in the Northern Ireland Office until the last election.

Former minister denies 'secret agenda' within NIO

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria arrive at the headquarters of Camden Council for the count of the Holborn and St Pancras constituency in the 2024 General Election. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Sir Keir Starmer set for No 10 as exit poll forecasts Labour landslide

Tim Collins told the News Letter earlier this year why he's running for the Ulster Unionist Party at Westminster: “I asked myself, could I do a better job? And the answer is absolutely”.

Army has more diversity groups than tanks - UUP candidate

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during his visit to Chesham United Football Club, while on the General Election campaign trail.

Sunak defends national service proposal but NI minister leads criticism

We are subjected to Steve Baker's condescending utterances informing the people of Northern Ireland about ‘compromises’. Would he accept the EU colonial rule for his constituents in GB? Not for a moment

Jamie Bryson: The hardman of Brexit who melted like a snowman, Steve Baker

Through the Safeguarding the Union command paper published in February, maximising trade and opportunity for Northern Ireland's businesses is the UK Government's priority, writes Steve Baker

Steve Baker: UK Government is steadfastly commitment to NI

Minister of State for the Northern Ireland Office Steve Baker says the deal further cements Northern Ireland’s place in the UK.

Government hails NI meat deal with EU

Frank Donnelly, chair of NIMGA with Minister Baker MP, Mickey Brady MP and Chris Hazzard MP

NI mushroom sector must not be left behind warns growers association

Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker

'Urgent action needed' as supply of veterinary medicines comes under threat

The UK East-West Council will focus on the “health of the union”, minister Steve Baker has said. Photo: PA

UK East-West Council will focus on 'health of the union'

Steve Baker appeared before the House of Lords Windsor Framework Sub-Committee on Wednesday

Progress made on ‘at risk’ EU vet meds, Lords told
An estimated 35% of veterinary products are at risk of discontinuation in Northern Ireland following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, a House of Lords committee has heard.
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Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with his ministerial box before delivering his Budget in the Houses of Parliament. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

UK budget: £100m for Stormont and investment in Coleraine and Londonderry

Retail NI, the driving force behind Northern Ireland's independent retail and wholesale sector, proudly kicked off its highly anticipated second Annual Supplier Showcase event on February 27 at Titanic Belfast. Supported by key partners Biopax Limited, Bobby’s Foods and nijobfinder, this year's showcase featured over 50 exhibits, allowing attendees to explore a diverse range of products and services from local suppliers. Pictured are Paddy Murney, Retail NI chair; guest speaker Steve Baker MP, Minister of State for Northern Ireland, John Lucas from Bobby’s Foods and Liam O’Connor, sales and marketing director at Biopax Limited

Retail NI's second annual supplier showcase event celebrates success

King Charles at the State Opening of Parliament, 2023, which was followed by a 'humble address'

What is the 'humble address' to King Charles on NI's place in the UK?

DUP MP Ian Paisley

Paisley says he will take plants to NI in hand luggage amid trade ‘friction’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaving Glencraig Integrated Primary School in Holywood this morning. Photo: David Thompson, National World

Sunak: NI has 'unanimously' moved beyond sea border

NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has brought legislation as part of the government's deal with the DUP to the House of Commons

Deal legislation passed in Commons

An artist's impression of the new i4C centre which will be located in the heart of Ballymena. Work is set to set to begin next year on the £20.5 million business hub to drive green energy innovation

Work to begin on £24 million green energy innovation hub in Ballymena

DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson has told party members that Northern Ireland needs a lasting financial settlement to address issues such as public sector pay.

DUP: Stormont collapse has “absolutely no bearing” on budget

Recent flooding in Downpatrick. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Review into Northern Ireland flooding needed to learn lessons, minister says

The message that went out from the official No 10 Downing Street Instagram account, showing the Republic of Ireland's flag

Downing Street tricolour flag blunder 'down to a junior professional'

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris survives the cabinet reshuffle.

No change at NIO despite Stormont hiatus
In a reshuffle which saw the Home Secretary sacked and a former Prime Minister back in high office, there was no change at the NIO despite the failure to restart Stormont or deal with unionist concerns about the Irish Sea border.
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Screen grab taken from PA video of former prime minister David Cameron arriving at 10 Downing Street, London, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is conducting a ministerial reshuffle following the sacking of home secretary Suella Braverman. Picture date: Monday November 13, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Reshuffle. Photo credit should read: Sam Hall/PA Wire

Braverman sacked as former PM returns to government

If the simple majority clause of the Belfast Agreement has to be respected, as we are so often told, then so too should the secretary of state’s right to make a decision on any border poll without setting out prior conditions

Owen Polley: UK would be stupid to set out the criteria for a border poll

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

Health and education workers at a strike rally in Belfast earlier this year. The Treasury is failing to invest properly in NI public services, writes DUP MLA Diane Dodds

Diane Dodds: More honesty required in debate over public sector pay disputes

Reconciliation needed before unification suggests Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin

Reconciliation needed before unification suggests Micheal Martin

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that having a referendum on an important matter that you may not win 'is fraught with risk'

Varadkar: Border poll not a good idea at the moment because it would be defeated

The Home Office said there could be no exemptions

Home Office says Northern Ireland exemption to ETA would hit security efforts

TUV leader Jim Allister has responded to Steve Baker's comments that a “50% plus one” majority would not be advisable for a vote on Irish unification

Jim Allister comments on 'salami slicing of the Union' without consent

The sign outside the Home Office in Westminster, London. Photo: Yui Mok/PA

Home Office says Northern Ireland exemption to ETA would hit security efforts

Morning View

Editorial: A supermajority in a border poll is a good idea but it is too late

Northern Ireland Office minister Steve Baker (left) and Minister for Finance Michael McGrath attending the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly at the K Club, Kildare

British-Irish relationship 'back on positive trajectory' following Brexit

DUP deputy leader Gavin Robinson MP speaking during the DUP's annual conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Devolved government cannot function without financial stability - Robinson

Morning View

Editorial: Northern Ireland needs more than gushing ministerial praise

Democratic Unionist Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson during the Northern Ireland Investment Summit 2023 at the ICC, Belfast.

DUP leader blasts Taoiseach’s ‘megaphone diplomacy’ over Northern Ireland

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson (right) with Gordon Lyons speaking to the media during the Northern Ireland Investment Summit 2023 at the ICC, Belfast

My party doesn’t give way to pressure, says Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

Jamie Bryson says: 'No self respecting unionist or loyalist will ever compromise, weaken or give in on the Union'

Jamie Bryson: My message to Steve Baker- I wear the badge 'hardliner' with pride

Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker speaking to the media at Ionic Technologies in Belfast on Tuesday. He appealed to what he called hardline unionists to think of the best interests of Northern Ireland. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

DUP is being pressured by unelected unionists to stay out of Stormont: Baker

Stormont stalemate causing harm to the union, warns minister Steve Baker Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Stormont stalemate causing harm to the union, warns minister Steve Baker

Fly Atlantic plans to launch in Spring 2025

Airline has ambitious plans to revolutionise NI as a hub for US travel

Letters to editor

Letter: Carefully worded and smug comments about unionists from Steve Baker

As the House of Commons gets back to work, the party conference season starts and an event approaches that aims to sell Northern Ireland to foreign investors, you can expect to hear sceptics, who insist that the sea border created intractable problems rather than an enviable business environment, lambasted for spurning opportunities

Owen Polley: Framework propaganda will ramp up for the new parliamentary term

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says his party won't be 'deflected by off stage noises'. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Finding a solution to Windsor Framework is only way forward says DUP leader

The self-proclaimed 'hardmen' of Brexit are as wet as the Irish Sea. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris (left) and Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker will not like the reality of the DUP commitments

Jamie Bryson: DUP can't backslide and Heaton-Harris and Baker must learn that

UUP leader Doug Beattie said Steve Baker was being brutally honest when he said that the Windsor Framework would not be reopened.
Photo: Liam McBurney

UUP says government just ‘brutally honest’ on Windsor Framework

TUV leader Jim Allister said that if Mr Baker's comments were the government position, then "Stormont is dead" for any principled unionist.
Photo by Stephen Hamilton / Press Eye.

'Operating Windsor Framework from Stormont would dismantle union'

Morning View

Editorial: Once ‘hardline’ Brexiteer Baker puts unhelpful pressure on the DUP

Steve Baker, Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office, said the Windsor Framework will not be reopened for negotiations.
Photo: PA

Government says Windsor Framework will not be reopened

Jamie Bryson welcomed the findings of the House of Lords report on the Windsor Framework.

Lords report is ‘no basis to restore Stormont’

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