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Unionist MP explains reasoning behind his referendums supermajority bill

THE Unionist MP who has proposed a law requiring “supermajorities” in future UK referendums has said the “acrimony” which followed…

The National (Scotland)

DUP MP Ian Paisley denies super-majority bill is 'changing the goalposts' for border poll

The bill has been dismissed as a "stunt" by Alliance and the SDLP, while Sinn Fein accused the DUP of "having trouble respecting democracy"

Belfast Live

DUP MP Ian Paisley's bid for 'super-majority' in future referendums dismissed as 'stunt'

The North Antrim MP brought forward to Parliament the "Referendums (Supermajority) Bill"

Belfast Live

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UK referendums may require 'supermajority' of votes under MP's proposed law

FUTURE referendums in the UK could require a "supermajority" in order to enact constitutional change, under a bill proposed…

The National (Scotland)

Lady Blood obituary

First female life peer from Northern Ireland whose activism bridged the sectarian divide

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland likely to face another election by Christmas, MPs told

NI secretary Chris Heaton-Harris indicates second poll of the year in mid-December unless power sharing quickly restored

The Guardian - UK

NI Assembly election date 'likely to be' in the mouth of Christmas

Current legislation says unless Stormont is restored by October 28, fresh elections must be called

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Brexit NI Protocol deadlock could lead to 'funeral of Good Friday Agreement' says DUP's Edwin Poots

It comes as talks are due to resume between the UK and European Union in the latest attempt to resolve the impasse

Belfast Live

To survive, unionism now has to be inclusive of Northern Ireland’s Catholics

Defending the union will mean becoming secular and liberal, says the Belfast writer Malachi O’Doherty

The Guardian - UK

Energy support for businesses will continue after six months, Rees-Mogg insists

The Business Secretary said a three-month review will be an opportunity to decide which organisations will need continuing support.

The Independent UK

Brendan Hughes: David Trimble did the heavy lifting but others reaped the benefits

While Stormont has faltered, relative peace envisioned by the Good Friday Agreement has endured

Belfast Live

Sir William Wright: Wrightbus employees form guard of honour for funeral cortege

Chief executive Buta Atwal said the guard of honour was a "fitting tribute" to a man who had put Wrightbus on the map

Belfast Live

Sir William Wright remembered as ‘genius who followed his dreams’

Hundreds of employees of Wrightbus in Ballymena formed a guard of honour outside the factory in tribute to the company’s founder.

The Independent UK

Wrightbus employees form guard of honour for William Wright’s funeral cortege

Tributes poured in after the death of the 94-year-old industrialist at the weekend.

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David Trimble’s journey from Drumcree hardliner to peace prize winner and leader

He famously declared: “We’ve done our bit. Mr Adams, it’s over to you. We’ve jumped, you follow.”

Reuters

David Trimble, Northern Irish hardliner turned consensus-builder dies at 77

Few Nobel laureates can have endured as much vitriol during their careers as David Trimble, the one-time hardliner who led Northern Ireland's Protestant majority into a historic peace pact with their Catholic rivals and who died on Monday aged 77.

The Independent UK

David Trimble’s journey from hardliner to first minister

The former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has died at the age of 77.

Belfast Live

DUP's Ian Paisley says Liz Truss 'has the edge' in Conservative Party leadership contest

The MP said his "heart probably says" he would support one candidate over the other

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The Independent UK

Tributes paid to Wrightbus founder Sir William Wright who has died aged 94

Stormont Economy Minister Gordon Lyons led the tributes to the business man on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Doubts over future progress of plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal

Commons Leader Mark Spencer confirmed that three days of committee stage for the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill will begin on July 13.

The Independent UK

NI’s former top judge criticises Stormont parties for ‘doing nothing’ on legacy

Sir Declan Morgan was involved in heated exchanges with politicians from the region during an appearance before a Westminster Committee.

Belfast Live

DUP claims about NI Protocol impact on cost of living inaccurate, fact-check group says

The group accused the DUP of a "brazen" example of "cherry picking facts to suit a narrative"

Belfast Live

DUP 'holding out' until Northern Ireland Protocol Bill advances through Westminster, says Ian Paisley

It follows reports that Downing Street fears the legislation could be defeated if the DUP does not commit to restoring the Assembly

The Independent UK

What is the Good Friday Agreement?

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

The Independent UK

What is the Good Friday Agreement?

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

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