Political News
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.
Parties unite against digital ID scheme announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer
All the main parties in Northern Ireland are united in their opposition of the digital ID card scheme that was announced on Friday by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. All citizens will be required to have a digital ID card as part of Right to Work checks.
