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Breandán Mac Cionnaith of the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition speaks to people outside the High Court at the weekend. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Eastwood urges Labour to back Garvaghy Road residents

CARDIFF, WALES - MAY 9: Leader of Plaid Cymru Rhun ap Iorwerth applauds the newly elected Plaid Cymru MSs on the steps of the Senedd, home of the Welsh Parliament, on May 9, 2026, in Cardiff, Wales. Plaid Cymru became the largest party in the Senedd with 43 members following a historic success at the 2026 Senedd elections. Welsh Labour's seat count fell to nine as Reform UK secured 34 seats. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

The death of an anything but 'united' kingdom

Labour MP Mike Kane

MP links concentration of university places in east to 31% productivity gap

East Londonderry UUP Association Chairman Robert Carmichael.

Political opinion: Support local farm produce in 2026, UUP urges constituents

East Londonderry UUP Association Chairman Robert Carmichael.

Political opinion: UUP slams budget as 'throwing farming communities under their...

Claire Hanna. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Hanna: North ‘not at tipping point’ for poll but Benn wrong to say ‘no appetite’

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

British Labour Home Secretary announces harsh new asylum and returns system

The Employment Rights Bill is going through its final passages in parliament it is hoped the government will hold its nerve and not accept negative amendments.

Political opinion: Workers Party representative calls on Chancellor to 'hold her...

From left, Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys.

Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin & Heather Humphreys to contest poll

Councillor Martin Farren. DER5117-148KM

Fears 'someone will be seriously injured or worse' on Clar Corner in Moville

Traditional procurement represents better value for money, we must learn from the mistakes in the past that cost the public purse vast amounts of money. The only people who benefit are the large conglomerates who reap the profits and share none of the risks.

Political opinion: Workers Party regional spokesperson raises concerns over pote...

Councillor Martin Farren. DER5117-148KM

‘Education a right, not a privilege’

Eamonn McCann at a recent protest in Guildhall Square.

Protest against genocide in Gaza and proscription of Palestine Action

Councillor Martin Farren. DER5117-148KM

Dental services 'on brink of collapse'

Report Author Poppy Bramford, Enginuity Policy Manager

Nine in 10 SMEs say labour costs risk driving up prices

2010: The gathered crowd at Guildhall Square listen to the British Prime Minister David Cameron, addressing the House of Parliment on the Lord Saville Report on 'Bloody Sunday'. LS2410-515MT.

Independent MP Zarah Sultana to speak in Derry
The Bloody Sunday Trust has announced that Zarah Sultana, the Independent MP for Coventry South, will deliver a lecture in Derry to mark the 15th anniversary of the publication of the Saville Report.
Brendan McDaid

Colin Neill (Hospitality Ulster), Glyn Roberts (Retail NI), Julie Galbraith, Managing Partner, DWF in Northern Ireland, and Stephen Kelly (Manufacturing NI)

DWF announced as headline sponsor for major Trade NI business delegation to West...

Hilary Benn said the ‘number one responsibility’ of the British Government was ‘protecting the nation’ and that was why defence spending was being ratcheted up under Labour.

Benn says ‘protecting nation’ is Labour’s ‘No 1 responsibility’

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Labour's disability cuts branded ‘disgraceful and sick’

Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O'Neill

O’Neill blasts ‘turbo-charged Tory’ moves as Reeves boosts defence, cuts welfare

Rights campaigner Tony O’Reilly addressing the Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) 'Welfare Not Warfare’ demonstration at the Guildhall on Wednesday.

Seven photos from Disabled People Against Cuts ‘Welfare Not Warfare’ protest

Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Eastwood: Social security cuts will plunge hundreds of thousands into poverty

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 8th January 2022 -

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Mark H Durkan calls the disability cuts 'devastating'

Colum Eastwood speaking in the British House of Commons on Wednesday.

MP: Disabled constituent got PIP under Tories but will get zero under Labour

Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson.

'Labour PIP cuts are cynical, shocking, disgraceful'

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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you
Big changes to disability benefits could be on the way 🤔
Alex Nelson

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves seen on stage during the Labour Party Conference 2024 at ACC Liverpool on September 23, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Disability cuts will hit most vulnerable hardest

East Londonderry UUP Association Chairman Robert Carmichael.

Community hospitals 'a priority', urges East Derry UUP

John Korchak, Inform Direct

Number of companies in Northern Ireland hits record high

Vicki Michelle supports the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting - Animal News Agency

'Allo 'Allo! star Vicki Michelle urges Derry residents to write to their MP on t...

Derry residents can help by writing to their MP - Animal News Agency

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench need help of Derry residents t...

Gregory Campbell

Campbell places focus on ‘better future’ not ‘divisive border poll’ in New Year

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Padraig Delargy.

Voting age ‘should be lowered to 16’

Antonia Antoniazzi

Tonia Antoniazzi is new Chair of Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

Politicians, charities, unions and others across the north are calling for a rethink.

Winter Fuel Payment cutbacks will plunge ‘thousands deeper into poverty’

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

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Household Support Fund decision looms as September deadline nears

Derry City and Strabane District Council members have condemned the British Government's failure to overturn the ‘cruel and draconian’ two-child limit on Universal Credit.

Derry councillors condemn Keir Starmer and Labour over two-child limit

Professor Green. Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Going Green: Positive change is already happening

Colum Eastwood sat on the British Government backbenches in Westminster on Wednesday

Colum Eastwood sits on British Government backbenches at Westminster

Hilary Benn MP, secretary of state for Northern Ireland, pictured with Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr in the Harbour Museum during his visit to Derry on Thursday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney

Hilary Benn said victims' families will be central to new Troubles legacy plans

Hilary Benn MP, secretary of state for Northern Ireland, pictured with Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr on the Peace Bridge during his visit to Derry on Thursday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney

Labour will honour City Deal investment – Benn

Colum Eastwood with his SDLP colleagues pictured at the count centre in Magherafelt.

Eastwood vows to hit the ground running after historic election

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and First Minister Michelle O'Neill at the count centre in Magherafelt.

‘There is a moment now for a reset in relationships between Ireland and Britain’

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood.

'We’re very happy' - Colum Eastwood

Casting their ballots yesterday morning were SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood at Model P.S. and Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffyat Lenamore Youth Centre. Photos by George Sweeney / Derry Journal.

Derry decides: Foyle Westminster election count to get under way

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