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What the British really think about Northern Ireland

Queen Elizabeth and Prime Minister Johnson's statements on Northern Ireland's centenary could not have been more out of touch with reality.

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A deep dive into the reality of Ireland’s unity poll

A recent poll has discovered "a yawning gap between a vague wish for reunification and the uncomfortable reality of what it could mean."

Politics

British soldiers accused of crimes during Troubles to be given amnesty

British ministers are set to introduce a statute of limitations so that no soldier can be charged for their involvement in incidents that took place before the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.

Northern Ireland

Former British paratroopers not guilty of 1972 murder of Official IRA Commander

British veterans known as Soldiers A and C were found not guilty of the 1972 murder of Official IRA leader Joe McCann this week after evidence was found to be inadmissible.

Politics

Unionist race to succeed Arlene Foster as leader of DUP begins

Following Arlene Foster's resignation, unionists Jeffrey Donaldson and Edwin Poots have come forward hoping to fill her role as head of the DUP.

Cahir O'Doherty

Why Ireland roots for Edwin Poots to head the DUP

Instead of preventing a border poll, the selection of Poots as DUP leader would hasten one.

Northern Ireland

On This Day: Northern Ireland comes into existence in 1921

Queen Elizabeth and leading British politicians have shared statements marking the 100th anniversary of Northern Ireland.

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Arlene Foster to step down as head of DUP and First Minister of Northern Ireland

Arlene Foster confirmed in a statement today that she will step down as leader of the DUP on May 28 and as First Minister of Northern Ireland at the end of June.

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