Irish tricolour shouldn’t be used to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in NI, says DUP councillor
The politician’s comments have provoked a strong reaction online. A DUP councillor has caused a stir after saying that the Irish tricolour should not be used to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Northern Ireland. Dungannon councillor Clement Cuthbertson took to Facebook earlier this week to issue what he called “an annual reminder” ahead of St […]
4 months ago
One month on from President Biden’s visit, nothing has changed in Northern Ireland
“I went back to Ireland… to make sure the Brits didn’t screw around”. “I went back to Ireland… to make sure the Brits didn’t screw around”, remarked Commander-in-chief Joe Biden yesterday when speaking to last month’s trip to Northern Ireland. However, “screw around” they most certainly have… President Biden is one month removed from his […]
3 years ago
Unionists will not bow to President Biden’s pressure over Stormont issue
“I am not here to bow to Presidents and Prime Ministers” declared the Unionist politician. Speaking during a conference on Tuesday at Queen’s University in Belfast, DUP MLA Emma Little-Pengelly was adamant that her party would not bow to pressure from President Biden to return to the Stormont Assembly. During his historic four-day visit to […]
3 years ago
DUP Brexit spokesperson: ‘If you stand up to Ireland, then they will take you seriously’
Strong words. The DUP’s Brexit spokesperson Sammy Wilson made his beliefs clear during an interview on Tuesday morning, in which he argues that both Leo Varadkar, and Ireland in general, will have their opinion on Brexit changed if faced with enough pressure. Wilson spoke on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, where he made the following […]
7 years ago