Alderdice says it’s ‘not politically realistic’ for Alliance to sit on fence in a border poll
Former Alliance leader believes Naomi Long’s party must give guidance on the ‘most major, historic, political, constitutional issue in your country’
Councils’ spending deficit hits record level as absenteeism soars
Local government spending watchdog warns that councils’ long-term financial sustainability could be threatened
Former Alliance leaders at odds over claims in new book about the party’s fortunes
John Cushnahan says claims made by his successor about the ‘terrible’ state of the party don’t stand up to scrutiny
John Manley: Michelle O’Neill chooses obfuscation and deflection rather than promised transparency
An ill-tempered Executive Office committee meeting generates more heat than light
Michelle O’Neill stonewalls MLAs’ questions at ‘pathetic’ Stormont scrutiny committee meeting
First Minister closes down scrutiny by citing legal advice
Artist behind Lord Browne portrait says he’s saddened by damage but rejects claim that it may have been motivated by antisemitism
London-based Zohar has disowned Israel and exhibited work highlighting the illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories
Research reveals supporters of the union are now a minority
The latest Northern Ireland General Election survey shows an increase in support for Irish unity
Michelle O’Neill says she knew personally last September why Niall Ó Donnghaile was suspended
The first minister has also told the assembly that the recipient of the texts from the former Belfast mayor was 17 years of age
Fresh research reveals rise in anti-immigration attitudes in Northern Ireland
The Economic and Social Research Council-funded research suggests people are less positive about immigration than they were five years ago
TUV took highest proportion of DUP votes in July election
Jim Allister’s party benefited most from DUP slump
Sinn Féin again refuses to say that Michelle O’Neill knew reasons for Niall Ó Donnghaile’s resignation
The party will only say the ‘leadership’ was made aware that the former Belfast mayor was sending inappropriate text messages
Michelle O’Neill could face scrutiny committee’s questions on McMonagle controversy next week
The Executive Office Committee has agreed to invite first minister to be probed over Sinn Féin safeguarding scandal
John Manley analysis: Sinn Féin’s inconsistencies will only foster public skepticism
The party has been on the ropes for nearly three weeks and each day brings a fresh twist
John Manley: DUP gives platform to a group that lacks legitimacy
Spurning other constituted organisations yet meeting with paramilitary representatives sends the wrong signal
Sinn Féin accused of ‘shocking secrecy’ and putting party ahead of child protection
Says Niall Ó Donnghaile wasn’t named because of mental health concerns