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Sinn Fein

A lot of Irish water has passed under the bridge since the last Westminster elections in Northern Ireland. How will powersharing affect Sinn Fein's prospects in the province of returning its five MPs?

'Historic' Sinn Fein vote for policing praised

DUP and Sinn Fein tighten grip on NI assembly

Sinn Fein make expenses concessions

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NI tail docking ban on hold thanks to BASC

Government officials in Northern Ireland have been asked to reconsider a controversial piece of legislation on tail docking, after hearing evidence from representatives of the UK's largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).

New FSB Chairman gets to work for small businesses

Press release: New FSB Chairman gets to work for small businesses

BHA: Committee recommends retaining bishops in a reformed House of Lords

The Government’s proposals to maintain and effectively strengthen the influence of the Church of England in Parliament have today received support from the Joint Committee on the Draft House of Lords Reform Bill, although only be majority and not by consensus. The British Humanist Association (BHA), which gave evidence to the Committee, has expressed its dismay at the report and said again that, ‘Reserved places for Bishops are unfair, unjustified, unpopular, and should go.’

Holy Redundant! BHA launches campaign to remove Bishops from Parliament

The British Humanist Association (BHA) has today launched its campaign to remove reserved seats for the Bishops from the House of Lords. The campaign, ‘Holy Redundant’, follows on from the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Draft House of Lords Reform Bill reporting on Monday in support of the Government’s proposals to keep reserved seats for Bishops in a reformed second chamber by a vote of 13-7.

Gerry Adams' brother gives himself up to police

Gerry Adams' brother hands himself in over sex abuse claims

The brother of Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has been arrested in Ireland after handing himself in.

Brown in Ireland as stalemate threatens devolution

Gordon Brown flew to Northern Ireland today for urgent talks at Stormont with the power-sharing government.

Brown in talks to defuse Irish crisis

Sinn Fein may not nominate Mr McGuinness

Gordon Brown is expected to meet Sinn Fein representatives today in an effort to prevent a breakdown in Northern Ireland's government.

Parliament to approve devolution on May 8th

Parliament will today rush through legislation in order to delay devolution to Northern Ireland ahead of a power-sharing executive on May 8th.

Paisley and Adams agree date in historic meeting

Adams ready for 'new relationship' of orange and green

The DUP and Sinn Fein have agreed to form a power-sharing executive to govern Northern Ireland from May 8th.

'Modest progress' to devolution as Brown unveils funds

The Northern Ireland assembly will receive an additional £1 billion of investment, providing it can agree on a power sharing agreement by midnight on Monday.

Stormont deadline 'set in stone'

The DUP and Sinn Fein must agree on a power sharing agreement by the March 26th deadline or reach their own deal on devolution, Northern Ireland secretary Peter Hain has warned.

Blair to meet with Northern Ireland leaders

The prime minister Tony Blair will today meet with Dr Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams to discuss the restoration of a power sharing government in Northern Ireland in 12 days time.