Political News

DUP: Councillor Linda Clarke suspended for three months after failure to declare interest
Alderman Linda Clarke has been suspended from her role on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council after she failed to declare an interest whilst her husband was addressing the planning committee.
July 9, 2025

Executive agrees allocation of £118m as part of June monitoring round
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has confirmed that the Northern Ireland Executive has agreed on allocations of over £118 million as part of the June monitoring round. Health and Education will receive the majority of the funding.
June 30, 2025

Reform UK exploring the possibility of contesting elections in Northern Ireland
Reform UK are considering setting up branches and contesting elections in Northern Ireland, according to reports from the Belfast Telegraph. Nigel Farage’s party have ended their electoral pact with the TUV.
June 19, 2025