Belfast, Northern Ireland - Sinn Fein have unseated the Democratic Unionist Party's Westminster representative and deputy party leader Nigel Dodd in North Belfast as Sinn Fein enjoyed a 5.4% swing in votes in the traditionally Loyalist held area.
In a sign of escalating tensions in Northern Ireland, a police car has been attacked with a suspected grenade in West Belfast.
Belfast’s Lord Mayor, and a Sinn Féin candidate in next month’s general election, has been subjected to sectarian abuse, most likely from Loyalist groups.
The Irish Prime Minister says he would like to see a united Ireland in his lifetime, as the UK Government envisages a Brexit border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
A Sinn Fein official has warned that the UK’s long, agonizing struggle with Brexit may lead to a referendum on a united Ireland within five years – opening a way for the disintegration of the UK itself.
Earlier this week it was announced that an advisory Referendum Commission had been set up in the Republic of Ireland to consider extending voting rights to Irish emigrants and people in the British-controlled six counties of the north.
The Irish Deputy Prime Minister has dispelled any “spin” over recent Brexit progress, warning of potential “civil unrest” on the UK border if talks fail.
Organised crime activity in Northern Ireland is set to increase post-Brexit, especially if the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) is conducted in a disorderly manner.
The Scottish city of Glasgow is awash with anticipation today as two Irish Unity marches are set to take place later in the afternoon.
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Dublin in opposition to US President Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland.