Unionist party pushes back against Irish unity referendum

Unionist party pushes back against Irish unity referendum

DUP President Jeffrey Donaldson holds a copy of the ‘Safeguarding the Union’ agreement published by the U.K. government | Photo Credit: Sriram Lakshman The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) of Northern Ireland, pushed back against the assertion of Irish republicans from Sinn Fein that Northern Ireland would have a referendum on reunification with … Read more

Michelle O’Neill | A Balancing Act

Michelle O’Neill | A Balancing Act

Sheltered from the rain in a doorway in the heart of London’s swish Green Park area, last Thursday, was a 47-year-old woman, who was waiting for her car to be brought around. At that moment, the woman, Michelle O’Neill, looked like just another Londoner trying to avoid the rain. She is anything but. Just days … Read more

Northern Ireland leader O'Neill predicts Irish unity vote within decade

Northern Ireland leader O'Neill predicts Irish unity vote within decade

Newly elected First Minister Michelle O’Neill speaks during a meeting of the legislative assembly at Stormont in Belfast, Northern Ireland, February 3, 2024. | Photo Credit: VIA REUTERS Northern Ireland has begun a “decade of opportunity” during which it will hold a vote on unification with Ireland, the U.K. territory’s first nationalist leader said in … Read more