Political News
First and Deputy First Minister attend British-Irish Council in Scotland
The 42nd meeting of the British-Irish Council (BIC) was held in Edinburgh on Friday 6 December, with First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma-Little Pengelly attending on behalf of the Northern Ireland Executive.
Only one MP from Northern Ireland will vote in favour of Assisted Dying Bill
Colum Eastwood has said he will vote in favour of the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Commons on Friday – he is the only MP from Northern Ireland who will vote in favour, with every other party voting against.
One-off fuel support payment of £100 for pensioners announced by Communities Minister
Following the UK government’s decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a one-off payment of £100 for pensioners who will not receive the Winter Fuel Payment.
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