Sinn Féin has been making headlines due to its involvement in the political landscape of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The party has been actively engaged in power-sharing negotiations, with key figures like Michelle O'Neill assuming significant roles in the Northern Ireland government. Additionally, Sinn Féin's evolving stance on issues such as Israel and potential coalition prospects have garnered attention.
Sinn Féin, meaning "We Ourselves" in English, is a centre-left to left-wing Irish republican political party. Founded in 1905, it has historically been associated with advocating for Irish nationalism and the reunification of Ireland. Sinn Féin has been a prominent player in the politics of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with a focus on issues such as social justice, equality, and Irish unity. Over the years, Sinn Féin has seen a rise in popularity and electoral success, becoming a key player in shaping the political landscape of Ireland.
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Ian Paisley says the DUP is the only unionist party which can win a sizeable number of MP seats.
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Mainstream parties Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are seeking to stabilize their first-time partnership and strand Sinn Féin in opposition.
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Northern Ireland's power-sharing government has been restored after a two-year impasse, but a funding dispute threatens to overshadow the achievement.
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The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has agreed to end its boycott, paving the way for the restoration of the Stormont executive and assembly.
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Michelle O’Neill, in her first UK interview as Stormont First Minister, said she believes there will be a vote on uniting the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in the next decade.
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Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill appointed as First Minister of Northern Ireland, marking a historic shift in the UK-controlled country.
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The Conservative party is grappling with internal divisions and controversy surrounding the home secretary's remarks and policies.
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Tens of thousands of public sector workers in Northern Ireland went on strike to protest the absence of a functioning government and pay disparities.
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Politicians gathered at Dublin Castle for a meeting of the British-Irish Council.
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald shifts stance on Israel, potentially impacting coalition prospects
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Talks between the DUP and UK Government are ongoing, with the DUP leader stating that gaps remain and the party is set to meet the government later this week.
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The DUP leader wants devolution restored sooner rather than later, with talks with London over the Windsor framework in their final weeks.
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DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is seeking to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland amid ongoing negotiations with the UK Government over concerns about post-Brexit trading arrangements.
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Simon Byrne resigns as chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland amid a leadership crisis and controversies.
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The Electoral Commission has recommended an increase in TDs from 160 to 174 and constituencies from 39 to 43, impacting the distribution of political power in Ireland.
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PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne faces calls to resign after a court ruled that two junior officers were unlawfully disciplined for an arrest made at a Troubles commemoration event.
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Scottish businesses propose reduction in public bodies, sale of unused government buildings, and freeze in civil service recruitment as alternatives to tax increases. Northern Ireland officials consider closing parts of rail network and increasing charges for school dinners and home-to-school transport.