Political News

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons faces calls to resign after social media post
First Minister Michelle O’Neill has called for Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to resign after he posted on social media about Larne Leisure Centre housing those that have fled their homes due to riots in Ballymena. DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said that Lyons will not be resigning.

UK Government announces £50m contribution to Casement Park in spending review
The UK Government will provide £50m towards the redevelopment of Casement Park, the Chancellor announced on Wednesday as part of the 2025 spending review. However, there is still a funding shortfall of around £90m.

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.”