Political News

Masked mob outside Justice Minister Naomi Long’s house branded as ‘bullying and intimidation’
After a masked mob of around 40 people turned up outside Justice Minister Naomi Long’s house on Wednesday evening to protest, she has said it is “threatening and wholly unacceptable.” The incident has seen widespread condemnation from all parties.

Viable explosive device found outside office of Sinn Féin Newry representatives
Police say they received a report of a suspicious object shortly before midnight on Sunday 5th October, which was identified as a viable explosive device by Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO). The pipe bomb attack has seen widespread condemnation across political parties.

SDLP: Garbhán McPhilips quits party due to ‘toxic atmosphere’
Erne East Councillor Garbhán McPhilips has left the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) and will continue the rest of his term as an independent. He replaced his father in 2016 and was re-elected in 2023.