Political News

UUP: Sinn Fein silencing of Councillor Mark Ovens an ‘outrageous affront to democracy’
The deputy leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, Robbie Butler MLA, has said the decision taken by Sinn Fein councillors on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to silence an Ulster Unionist councillor was “an obvious attempt to silence, intimidate and bully.”
June 5, 2025

Councils across Northern Ireland appoint new mayors for 2025/26
New mayors and deputy mayors have been appointed throughout Northern Ireland, as the eleven councils go through the process of announcing their leadership teams for the 2025/26 term. We go through each council in NI.
June 3, 2025

Alliance: Bronagh Magee co-opted as new Castlereagh South councillor
Dr Bronagh Magee has been selected by Alliance as their new councillor for Castlereagh South. She will replace Nancy Eaton, who resigned earlier this week to pursue a master’s degree abroad.
May 29, 2025