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ireland, to be from northern ireland, and support the likes of our northern ireland team. let's talk about your background then. you grow up in what people used to call border country. county armagh. more deaths in the troubles there, sadly, than there were in any place other than belfast. do you remember when you first realized that you were living in the troubles with a capital t, in a place in which violence was a part of everyday life? i don't remember anything different from the context in which i grew up. the very politicised situation in markethill. the challenges of that brought with us and with it. and markethill was a very politicised place. it was right on the edge of south armagh. many families who had been in the security forces, for example, many of the protestant families around south armagh, had moved up to markethill due to the threat of violence against theirfamily. so we were this small town, you know, an overwhelmingly protestant town on the very edge of south armagh, and a very republican area. so that, of course, brought challenges. there were an awfu
ireland, to be from northern ireland, and support the likes of our northern ireland team. let's talk about your background then. you grow up in what people used to call border country. county armagh. more deaths in the troubles there, sadly, than there were in any place other than belfast. do you remember when you first realized that you were living in the troubles with a capital t, in a place in which violence was a part of everyday life? i don't remember anything different from the context in...
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ireland today— from others across northern ireland today has _ from others across northern ireland today has been— from others across northern ireland today has been one _ from others across northern ireland today has been one of _ from others across northern ireland today has been one of continuing i from others across northern irelandl today has been one of continuing the efforts— today has been one of continuing the efforts behind — today has been one of continuing the efforts behind power—sharing - today has been one of continuing the efforts behind power—sharing in- efforts behind power—sharing in northern— efforts behind power—sharing in northern ireland, _ efforts behind power—sharing in northern ireland, ensuring - efforts behind power—sharing in northern ireland, ensuring thatj northern ireland, ensuring that devolution _ northern ireland, ensuring that devolution continues— northern ireland, ensuring that devolution continues to - northern ireland, ensuring that| devolution continues to operate northern ireland, ensuring that. devolution continues to opera
ireland today— from others across northern ireland today has _ from others across northern ireland today has been— from others across northern ireland today has been one _ from others across northern ireland today has been one of _ from others across northern ireland today has been one of continuing i from others across northern irelandl today has been one of continuing the efforts— today has been one of continuing the efforts behind — today has been one of continuing the efforts behind...
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ireland, to be from northern ireland, and support the likes of our northern ireland team. let's talk about your background then. you grow up in what people used to call border country. county armagh. more deaths in the troubles there, sadly, than there were in any place other than belfast. do you remember when you first realized that you were living in the troubles with a capital t, in a place in which violence was a part of everyday life? i don't remember anything different from the context in which i grew up. the very politicised situation in markethill. the challenges of that brought with us and with it. and markethill was a very politicised place. it was right on the edge of south armagh. many families who had been in the security forces, for example, many of the protestant families around south armagh, had moved up to markethill due to the threat of violence against theirfamily. so we were this small town, you know, an overwhelmingly protestant town on the very edge of south armagh, and a very republican area. so that, of course, brought challenges. there were an awfu
ireland, to be from northern ireland, and support the likes of our northern ireland team. let's talk about your background then. you grow up in what people used to call border country. county armagh. more deaths in the troubles there, sadly, than there were in any place other than belfast. do you remember when you first realized that you were living in the troubles with a capital t, in a place in which violence was a part of everyday life? i don't remember anything different from the context in...
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ireland _ northern ireland in connection with northern ireland legacy— northern ireland in connection with northern ireland legacy cases. - northern ireland in connection withl northern ireland legacy cases. five, the longest— northern ireland legacy cases. five, the longest day, _ northern ireland legacy cases. five, the longest day, the _ northern ireland legacy cases. five, the longest day, the 21st— northern ireland legacy cases. five, the longest day, the 21st of- northern ireland legacy cases. five, the longest day, the 21st ofjune, i the longest day, the 21st ofjune, should _ the longest day, the 21st ofjune, should be — the longest day, the 21st ofjune, should be designated _ the longest day, the 21st ofjune, should be designated as - the longest day, the 21st ofjune, should be designated as a - the longest day, the 21st ofjune, should be designated as a day- the longest day, the 21st ofjune, . should be designated as a day when we remember— should be designated as a day when we remember those _ should be designated as a day when we remember those lost, _ should be des
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in northern ireland. and so this is a blow not just to the dup, not just to jeffrey donaldson personally. this is a blow to unionism. unionism has been under immense pressure. it has made some very bad mistakes over recent years, most obviously around brexit. this is another area in which now unionism finds itself on the back foot, trying to find a leader, trying to work out what to do and hopefully from their perspective and trying to make up the ground now that they�*re losing. he signed the confidence and supply agreement to theresa may, has been a big beast in unionist politics. there is a sense of shock, since this raises questions that people are not quite sure the answers to the questions will be at. this deal to get stormont back was very much jeffrey donaldson�*s deal. he was the heart of it, he was a salesman for it, he negotiated, he really had in quite a successfuljob of getting it to stick where we are weeks into it now and if another significant internal opposition to the move within his
in northern ireland. and so this is a blow not just to the dup, not just to jeffrey donaldson personally. this is a blow to unionism. unionism has been under immense pressure. it has made some very bad mistakes over recent years, most obviously around brexit. this is another area in which now unionism finds itself on the back foot, trying to find a leader, trying to work out what to do and hopefully from their perspective and trying to make up the ground now that they�*re losing. he signed...
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— strength in recent elections in northern ireland? certainly, one of the taruet northern ireland? certainly, one of the target seats _ northern ireland? certainly, one of the target seats that _ northern ireland? certainly, one of the target seats that alliance - northern ireland? certainly, one of the target seats that alliance has . the target seats that alliance has had an itch mite for quite awhile has been lagan valley, which was sir jeffrey donaldson�*s seat. he was an ulster unionist mp, then the dup mp. the thought that anybody other than a unionist could threaten to take that seat was impossible, but the young energetic alliance candidate there has eaten into sir geoffrey's majority. i suppose within that particular constituency it might embolden the alliance challenge. in terms of the overall balance between unionism and nationalism i don't think it will change anything very much. in essence we have a kind of hung assembly were neither unionism nor nationalism is in the majority and centre—right parties hold the balance of power because of the peculiar rules we have
— strength in recent elections in northern ireland? certainly, one of the taruet northern ireland? certainly, one of the target seats _ northern ireland? certainly, one of the target seats that _ northern ireland? certainly, one of the target seats that alliance - northern ireland? certainly, one of the target seats that alliance has . the target seats that alliance has had an itch mite for quite awhile has been lagan valley, which was sir jeffrey donaldson�*s seat. he was an ulster...
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ireland, the setup there since _ northern ireland, the setup there since the — northern ireland, the setup there since the good friday peace agreement. rishi sunak, when he became _ agreement. rishi sunak, when he became prime minister, made it a priority— became prime minister, made it a priority to — became prime minister, made it a priority to restore power—sharing, and usually, the government here acts as _ and usually, the government here acts as a — and usually, the government here acts as a sort of neutral broker between — acts as a sort of neutral broker between the parties in northern ireland. unusually in this case, mr sunak— ireland. unusually in this case, mr sunak dealt pretty much in that time with the _ sunak dealt pretty much in that time with the concerns of one party, the dup, and _ with the concerns of one party, the dup, and particularly one person, sirjeffrey— dup, and particularly one person, sirjeffrey donaldson. so, he made seven— sirjeffrey donaldson. so, he made seven trips— sirjeffrey donaldson. so, he made seven trips to northern ireland
ireland, the setup there since _ northern ireland, the setup there since the — northern ireland, the setup there since the good friday peace agreement. rishi sunak, when he became _ agreement. rishi sunak, when he became prime minister, made it a priority— became prime minister, made it a priority to — became prime minister, made it a priority to restore power—sharing, and usually, the government here acts as _ and usually, the government here acts as a — and usually, the government...
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northern ireland is not _ to get to this point? northern ireland is not the _ to get to this point? northern ireland is not the only - to get to this point? northern ireland is not the only place l ireland is not the only place around the world that is wrestling with political challenges and some are unique to northern ireland. they are real. �* p, p p, to northern ireland. they are real. ~ . . ., , real. and financial challenges. no question- _ real. and financial challenges. no question. the _ real. and financial challenges. no question. the us - real. and financial challenges. no question. the us is - real. and financial challenges. no question. the us is not. no question. the us is not immune to some of those challenges, we have them in our own way. you have two political leaders from different histories and traditions and different visions for the future of northern ireland. united in the idea now that people hold those outcomes together and still support each other on a pathway forward. we are about to go through a difficult campaign season here in the united states and ther
northern ireland is not _ to get to this point? northern ireland is not the _ to get to this point? northern ireland is not the only - to get to this point? northern ireland is not the only place l ireland is not the only place around the world that is wrestling with political challenges and some are unique to northern ireland. they are real. �* p, p p, to northern ireland. they are real. ~ . . ., , real. and financial challenges. no question- _ real. and financial challenges. no question....
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that speaking to the dynamics within northern ireland.— speaking to the dynamics within northern ireland. that has been a concern that _ northern ireland. that has been a concern that power-sharing - northern ireland. that has been a concern that power-sharing reallyi concern that power—sharing really only got back on track couple of months ago, and now one of the key figures that has resigned, and people are concerned we potentially have another period of instability in northern irish politics. yes. in northern irish politics. yes, there are _ in northern irish politics. yes, there are mixed _ in northern irish politics. yes, there are mixed views - in northern irish politics. yes, there are mixed views on - in northern irish politics. yes, i there are mixed views on this. in northern irish politics. yes there are mixed views on this. there are some views which say this is an internal matter to the dup and will be relatively contained so long as there is a maturity of sorts amongst there is a maturity of sorts amongst the political actors within the devolved institutions. it shouldn't
that speaking to the dynamics within northern ireland.— speaking to the dynamics within northern ireland. that has been a concern that _ northern ireland. that has been a concern that power-sharing - northern ireland. that has been a concern that power-sharing reallyi concern that power—sharing really only got back on track couple of months ago, and now one of the key figures that has resigned, and people are concerned we potentially have another period of instability in northern irish...
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and some are unique to northern ireland. they are real. and financial challenges. no question. the us is not immune to some of those challenges, we have them in our own way. you have two political leaders from different histories and traditions and different visions for the future of northern ireland. united in the idea now that people of northern ireland can hold those outcomes together and still support each other on a pathway forward. we are about to go through a difficult campaign season here in the united states and there is a lot we can learn from northern ireland and the leaders of northern ireland about that pathway forward. so, yes, i am excited about the prospect of northern ireland going forward. not to say that it is without challenges, but what place in the world does not have them? what lessons do you think you could leave the campaign season? 0ur politics at the moment is polarised and divided. northern ireland has been polarised and divided. one of the great lessons from northern ireland from my perspective i
and some are unique to northern ireland. they are real. and financial challenges. no question. the us is not immune to some of those challenges, we have them in our own way. you have two political leaders from different histories and traditions and different visions for the future of northern ireland. united in the idea now that people of northern ireland can hold those outcomes together and still support each other on a pathway forward. we are about to go through a difficult campaign season...
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., ., northern ireland? if none a boost in certainl it northern ireland? if none a boost in certainly it does _ northern ireland? if none a boost in certainly it does not _ northern ireland? if none a boost in certainly it does not mean that - certainly it does not mean that stormont — certainly it does not mean that stormont will collapse and not because — stormont will collapse and not because sirjeffrey is an mp and is not an— because sirjeffrey is an mp and is not an mla. certainly is not something the dup would in any way happy— something the dup would in any way happy about and obviously a very negative — happy about and obviously a very negative story that's being linked to their— negative story that's being linked to their party to wait and see how this unfolds.— to their party to wait and see how this unfolds. . ., ., ., ,, , ., , this unfolds. amanda, thank you very much and running _ this unfolds. amanda, thank you very much and running as _ this unfolds. amanda, thank you very much and running as live _ this unfolds. amanda, thank
., ., northern ireland? if none a boost in certainl it northern ireland? if none a boost in certainly it does _ northern ireland? if none a boost in certainly it does not _ northern ireland? if none a boost in certainly it does not mean that - certainly it does not mean that stormont — certainly it does not mean that stormont will collapse and not because — stormont will collapse and not because sirjeffrey is an mp and is not an— because sirjeffrey is an mp and is not an mla. certainly is...
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- reaction in northern ireland? look, i was reaction in northern ireland? look, i was getting _ reaction in northern ireland? look, i was getting messages _ reaction in northern ireland? look, i was getting messages from i reaction in northern ireland? errraz, i was getting messages from people this morning, people who are in the dup, who didn't know what was going on, people who are outside party politics, people who are friends of mine and they were all essentially saying, is this true, can this be true? surely this isn't true? i mean, for any political leader to face allegations of this nature, which have got to the stage of charges from the police is incredibly rare, is incredibly unsettling for people who support that political party or even don't support the political party and so, whatever about the individual circumstances of this case, it will come to court, we can't get into that now. but the mere fact of him being charged is beyond compare. i cannot think of an example of where this has happened to a political leader while they are leading the pa
- reaction in northern ireland? look, i was reaction in northern ireland? look, i was getting _ reaction in northern ireland? look, i was getting messages _ reaction in northern ireland? look, i was getting messages from i reaction in northern ireland? errraz, i was getting messages from people this morning, people who are in the dup, who didn't know what was going on, people who are outside party politics, people who are friends of mine and they were all essentially saying, is this true, can...
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of northern ireland. the pride of a breakthrough, said jeffrey donaldson commanding the stage, his power and influence obvious, but at six o'clock yesterday morning he was arrested. by yesterday morning he was arrested. by lunchtime today, a statement from his party: the man on the left here, gavin robinson, is the new interim leader. he was told what had happened in the middle of the night. it is a devastating revelation and has caused a tremendous shock. not just for myself personally or my colleagues within the dup but for the community right across northern ireland. it came as a great shock. this is a nightmare for the dup and a big _ this is a nightmare for the dup and a big test_ this is a nightmare for the dup and a big test for the new powers in government, isn't it?— a big test for the new powers in government, isn't it? in not only has been recognised _ government, isn't it? in not only has been recognised positively . government, isn't it? in not onlyj has been recognised positively in the la
of northern ireland. the pride of a breakthrough, said jeffrey donaldson commanding the stage, his power and influence obvious, but at six o'clock yesterday morning he was arrested. by yesterday morning he was arrested. by lunchtime today, a statement from his party: the man on the left here, gavin robinson, is the new interim leader. he was told what had happened in the middle of the night. it is a devastating revelation and has caused a tremendous shock. not just for myself personally or my...
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more breaking news now on northern ireland. news thatjeffrey donaldson, the leader of the democratic unionist party, has been charged with historical sexual offences and has quit as leader. bbc news now understands that sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape and multiple other sexual offences. the police investigation is understood to have started within the last number of months, after two women came forward. sirjeffrey�*s resignation letter to the dup states he will be strenuously contesting the charges. the dup says mr donaldson, who has been in politics for almost a0 years, has had his membership suspended pending the outcome of a judicial process. let's speak to our ireland correspondent, sara girvin. bring is up—to—date with these developments. figs bring is up-to-date with these developments.— bring is up-to-date with these developments. as you say, more details, developments. as you say, more details. more — developments. as you say, more details, more information - developments. as you say, more | d
more breaking news now on northern ireland. news thatjeffrey donaldson, the leader of the democratic unionist party, has been charged with historical sexual offences and has quit as leader. bbc news now understands that sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape and multiple other sexual offences. the police investigation is understood to have started within the last number of months, after two women came forward. sirjeffrey�*s resignation letter to the dup states he will be strenuously...
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we start in northern ireland. politics has been thrown into turmoil with news the leader of the democratic unionist party, sir jeffrey donaldson, has resigned after being charged with rape and other historical sexual offenses. he was arrested yesterday along with a 57-year-old woman charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offenses. they will appear in court next month. sir jeffrey, northern ireland's longest-serving mp at westnster, says he will strenuously contest the charges. jennifer o'leary reports. >> sir jeffrey donaldson, the leader who just weeks ago returned his party to power sharing. today, his political career appears to be over. in a statement, his party announced his resignation, confirming his been charged with allegations of a historical nature. bbc news understands he's been charged with rape and multiple other sexual offenses as part of a police investigation spanning months after two women came forward. in a letter to his party, he said he will be strenuously contesting t
we start in northern ireland. politics has been thrown into turmoil with news the leader of the democratic unionist party, sir jeffrey donaldson, has resigned after being charged with rape and other historical sexual offenses. he was arrested yesterday along with a 57-year-old woman charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offenses. they will appear in court next month. sir jeffrey, northern ireland's longest-serving mp at westnster, says he will strenuously contest the...
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so he has been synonymous with northern ireland's politics, brexit, the northern ireland protocol and all of the trials and regulations that have come with that of the last number of years. i think it is fair to say that nobody quite foresaw that the end effectively of his political career as it has been over the last few years would come about in the way that it has. so it has been a fairly shocking piece of news to emerge here in northern ireland, and certainly one which has sent ructions through the political spectrum. i think it is important to say that at this stage at least a lot of the comments and the efforts from across the political spectrum in northern ireland have been around sustaining power—sharing in northern ireland and keeping focus on devolution operating here within the region. so hopefully at this stage there is not much cause for concern as to what it will do politically speaking to the dynamics of politics here within northern ireland. that has been a — here within northern ireland. that has been a concern, _ here within northern ireland. that has been a conc
so he has been synonymous with northern ireland's politics, brexit, the northern ireland protocol and all of the trials and regulations that have come with that of the last number of years. i think it is fair to say that nobody quite foresaw that the end effectively of his political career as it has been over the last few years would come about in the way that it has. so it has been a fairly shocking piece of news to emerge here in northern ireland, and certainly one which has sent ructions...
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your best bet for fine weather is the north of northern ireland, also northern and western scotland away from that weather front, temperatures around 9 degrees in aberdeen, but in the south, despite the cloud and the rain still getting up to 1a, though i don't think it's particularly going to feel like it. and then the outlook for the week ahead will see a series of low pressures aligning themselves up in the atlantic. heading our way, one weatherfront after the other, after the other. and that basically spells rain. so whether you're checking the website or looking at the app, an indication here with these rain symbols that the weather is going to be predominantly unsettled. rain at times, certainly possible almost anywhere in the uk. and before i go, there'sjust a quick message that british summer time begins tonight. bye— bye. this is bbc news, the headlines: the un peacekeeping mission in lebanon says three of its observers and a translator have been injured — in an explosion near the israeli border. in a statement, the un said it was investigating the origin of the blast, and th
your best bet for fine weather is the north of northern ireland, also northern and western scotland away from that weather front, temperatures around 9 degrees in aberdeen, but in the south, despite the cloud and the rain still getting up to 1a, though i don't think it's particularly going to feel like it. and then the outlook for the week ahead will see a series of low pressures aligning themselves up in the atlantic. heading our way, one weatherfront after the other, after the other. and that...
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, it has set the du p back, but the future of power in northern ireland. it was very much in the honeymoon phase, it was only restored back in early february and it is facing big challenges around the corner but nobody predicted the challenge would come in the form that has come today with the du p leader sirjeffrey donaldson stepping down from politics following these allegations and leaving his deputy with the charge of the dup and leaving him in charge of the dup and leaving him in charge of a very tricky crisis.— of a very tricky crisis. where do ou of a very tricky crisis. where do you hearing _ of a very tricky crisis. where do you hearing from _ of a very tricky crisis. where do you hearing from the _ of a very tricky crisis. where do you hearing from the first - of a very tricky crisis. where do - you hearing from the first minister, what are you hearing from the various different factions, perhaps overstates it, but within the dup itself, there are tensions, are there? around going back into power—sharing. what are you hearing from different s
, it has set the du p back, but the future of power in northern ireland. it was very much in the honeymoon phase, it was only restored back in early february and it is facing big challenges around the corner but nobody predicted the challenge would come in the form that has come today with the du p leader sirjeffrey donaldson stepping down from politics following these allegations and leaving his deputy with the charge of the dup and leaving him in charge of the dup and leaving him in charge of...
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i'm live at stormont with reaction, and assessing the impact of northern ireland's devolved government. ukraine's president zelensky warns a new russian military offensive — may come in the next few months. and — it's one year — since the wall streetjournal reporter, evan gershkovich —was detained in russia on spying charges. his sister has spoken the the bbc�*s russia editor. the uncertainty is very hard to deal with, but we just see evan and how strong he is. hello, i'm matthew amroliwala, welcome to verified live, let's start with that stunning development in northern ireland — news thatjeffrey donaldson — the leader of the democratic unionist party — has been charged with historical sexual offences — and has quit as leader. the dup says mr donaldson, who has been in politics for almost ao—years, has had his membership suspended pending the outcome of a judicial process. the party released a statement earlier, it says: police issued a statement earlier this morning. it read a 61—year—old man had been charged with "non—recent sexual offences" adding that a 5
i'm live at stormont with reaction, and assessing the impact of northern ireland's devolved government. ukraine's president zelensky warns a new russian military offensive — may come in the next few months. and — it's one year — since the wall streetjournal reporter, evan gershkovich —was detained in russia on spying charges. his sister has spoken the the bbc�*s russia editor. the uncertainty is very hard to deal with, but we just see evan and how strong he is. hello, i'm matthew...
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politicians here in northern ireland are saying business as usual. this is a shock, but they will try to carry on. they are determined that things won't be destabilised here because they've been so determined, they've been working so hard. they've put things in place to get northern ireland's government operating again in the last two months, after two years of political instability, disruption when things weren't working, so so much effort is being put on. people are saying they're determined that this won't wreck that, but there are serious risks. no doubt. no doubt, this is a huge blow. i mean, you mentioned there the power sharing only back on track in the last couple of months, which illustrates the the instability, the fragility of politics in northern ireland. there must be huge concern about what happens now. yes, it may look like a solid, stable building, but the politics within it are very delicate, are fragile, have to be carefully nurtured. sirjeffrey donaldson had been so key to that in putting together the deal that brought power—shar
politicians here in northern ireland are saying business as usual. this is a shock, but they will try to carry on. they are determined that things won't be destabilised here because they've been so determined, they've been working so hard. they've put things in place to get northern ireland's government operating again in the last two months, after two years of political instability, disruption when things weren't working, so so much effort is being put on. people are saying they're determined...
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more now on northern ireland. news thatjeffrey donaldson, the leader of the democratic unionist party, has been charged with historical sexual offences and has quit as leader. the bbc understands that sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape and multiple other sexual offences. the police investigation is understood to have started within the last number of months, after two women came forward. sirjeffrey�*s resignation letter to the dup states he will be strenuously contesting the charges. the dup says mr donaldson, who has been in politics for almost ao—years, has had his membership suspended pending the outcome of a judicial process. let's speak to mick leary, who's the editor at slugger o'toole — a web blog on northern irish and british politics that has been running for more than 20 years. let me ask you first of all when did you first hear whispers or wind of all of this?— you first hear whispers or wind of all of this? ., , , ., ., ., all of this? probably not long after 7am this morning _ all
more now on northern ireland. news thatjeffrey donaldson, the leader of the democratic unionist party, has been charged with historical sexual offences and has quit as leader. the bbc understands that sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape and multiple other sexual offences. the police investigation is understood to have started within the last number of months, after two women came forward. sirjeffrey�*s resignation letter to the dup states he will be strenuously contesting the...
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the few showers in northern ireland. this cloud from the north sea, a chilly breeze, freezing rain possible from parts of the south—east, through east anglia, lincolnshire, along that north sea coast. best of the sunshine towards the west tomorrow, south—western scotland, northern ireland, their western isles. sunday night into monday by the front moves on from their side, this is going to be more substantial rain, more prolonged spell of rain. the strike mandate not looking pretty across england or wales, best fit for fine weather is north of northern ireland, northern and western scotland. temperatures nine celsius in aberdeen, in the south, 14 celsius in aberdeen, in the south, 1a celsius. but it will not feel like it. the outlook for the week ahead, a series of low pressure is lining themselves up in the atlantic, heading our way. lining themselves up in the atlantic, heading ourway. 0ne weather front after the other. that spells rain. if you are checking their website or looking at the app, an indication here wi
the few showers in northern ireland. this cloud from the north sea, a chilly breeze, freezing rain possible from parts of the south—east, through east anglia, lincolnshire, along that north sea coast. best of the sunshine towards the west tomorrow, south—western scotland, northern ireland, their western isles. sunday night into monday by the front moves on from their side, this is going to be more substantial rain, more prolonged spell of rain. the strike mandate not looking pretty across...
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the framework crystallised the northern ireland protocol, which separates northern ireland from the rest of the united kingdom, forcing it into compliance with the eu's single market. but if his majesty's government had continued with boris's plans with the northern ireland protocol bill, that would have unilaterally withdrawn us from components of the protocol. in other words, if we had stuck to boris's plan, we would have been able to increase our vat threshold. now why does this it matters because this matter? it matters because that thresholds discourage business, especially smaller ones, from increasing their revenue. so if you're a tradesman whose business earned £87,000 under the new regime, and you're offered £4,000 worth of business just before the end of business just before the end of the financial year, it's in your interest to reject that business because if you accepted it, you would go over the threshold and in the following year you would have to apply 20% vat to all the services you sold, making you significantly less competitive. so a £5,000 increase, which we saw ye
the framework crystallised the northern ireland protocol, which separates northern ireland from the rest of the united kingdom, forcing it into compliance with the eu's single market. but if his majesty's government had continued with boris's plans with the northern ireland protocol bill, that would have unilaterally withdrawn us from components of the protocol. in other words, if we had stuck to boris's plan, we would have been able to increase our vat threshold. now why does this it matters...
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this agreement is something we have worked hard to deliver for the people of northern ireland. in late january, the pride of a breakthrough — sirjeffrey commanding the stage, his power and influence obvious. but at 6:00am yesterday morning, he was arrested. by lunchtime today, a statement from his party... the man on the left here, gavin robinson, is the new interim leader. he was told what had happened in the middle of the night. i think it's been a devastating revelation and has caused tremendous shock, notjust for myself personally or my colleagues within the dup, but for the community right across northern ireland. it came as a great shock. this is a nightmare for the dup. it's a big test for the new power—sharing government, isn't it? well, i think the power—sharing government has not only has been recognised positively in the last couple of weeks since its restoration. i think you can see and hear over the last few days and weeks the importance the people of northern ireland place upon it — the importance that we place upon it. that doesn't change. jeffrey donalds
this agreement is something we have worked hard to deliver for the people of northern ireland. in late january, the pride of a breakthrough — sirjeffrey commanding the stage, his power and influence obvious. but at 6:00am yesterday morning, he was arrested. by lunchtime today, a statement from his party... the man on the left here, gavin robinson, is the new interim leader. he was told what had happened in the middle of the night. i think it's been a devastating revelation and has caused...
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shock in northern ireland following the resignation of the leader of northern ireland's democratic unionist party. sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape and other historical sexual offences. he says that he will strenuously contest the charges. counter—terrorism police in london are investigating the stabbing of pouria zeraati — a presenterfor a persian—language news channel. the broadcaster has been critical of the iranian authorities — and says mr zeraati was attacked by a group. and previously unheard recordings of the soul singer marvin gaye — who died a0 years ago — have reportedly been found in belgium. the discovery includes a huge collection of documents, notebooks, stage costumes and audio cassettes. more now on the war between israel and gaza, which is overshadowing both ramadan and easter. on good friday, fewer christian pilgrims walked the path throutherusalem's walled old city that they believe christ took to his crucifixion. from there, our international editor jeremy bowen reports. injerusalem, where tension — and worse — are normal, there is always
shock in northern ireland following the resignation of the leader of northern ireland's democratic unionist party. sirjeffrey donaldson has been charged with rape and other historical sexual offences. he says that he will strenuously contest the charges. counter—terrorism police in london are investigating the stabbing of pouria zeraati — a presenterfor a persian—language news channel. the broadcaster has been critical of the iranian authorities — and says mr zeraati was attacked by a...
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earlier i spke to sam mcbride, northern ireland editor of the belfast telegraph. he told me the implication his resignation will have on the party. the very complicated politics of this are thatjeffrey donaldson had just taken his party back in, lots of his very senior colleagues did not support that move, they were very opposed to that, openly opposed to that in some cases, so he was not in a good position politically. obviously what has happened here is outside the realm of politics, but the sense within the dup right now is the people who are opposed to that move are feeling emboldened. this leader has gone, the person i didn't like, in his place of someone who is not there in a proper sense, in the sense that he is in there are no temporary sense. he's very capable, he's been highly regarded for a long time, but he is very firmly tied tojeffrey for a long time, but he is very firmly tied to jeffrey donaldson for a long time, but he is very firmly tied tojeffrey donaldson in terms of his politics. he is from the same side of party, so it does mean that there is
earlier i spke to sam mcbride, northern ireland editor of the belfast telegraph. he told me the implication his resignation will have on the party. the very complicated politics of this are thatjeffrey donaldson had just taken his party back in, lots of his very senior colleagues did not support that move, they were very opposed to that, openly opposed to that in some cases, so he was not in a good position politically. obviously what has happened here is outside the realm of politics, but the...
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ireland has received a letter from the party leader, northern ireland has received a letterfrom the party leader, sir jeffrey donaldson, confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature and indicating that he is stepping down as leader of the party. that is with immediate effect. in accordance with the party rules. the party officers have suspended mr donaldson from membership of the party pending the allocate of a judicial process. that letter on your screen for you just now. the party officers have this morning unanimously appointed gavin robinson as the interim party leader. ijust want robinson as the interim party leader. i just want to repeat that piece a breaking news. the chairman of the democratic unionist party in northern ireland, that is the largest unionist party in northern ireland, has received a letterfrom sirjeffrey donaldson mp confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature and indicating that he is stepping down as leader of the dup and that is with immediate effect. in accordance with the party rules, the d
ireland has received a letter from the party leader, northern ireland has received a letterfrom the party leader, sir jeffrey donaldson, confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature and indicating that he is stepping down as leader of the party. that is with immediate effect. in accordance with the party rules. the party officers have suspended mr donaldson from membership of the party pending the allocate of a judicial process. that letter on your screen for you...
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what now for unionist politics in northern ireland? also, americanjournalist evan gershkovich has been held in a tussian prison — accused of spying — also, americanjournalist evan gershkovich has been held in a russian prison — accused of spying — for exactly a year. we speak to his friends about how he's coping. politics in northern ireland have been thrown into turmoil with the news that the leader of the democratic unionist party sir jeffrey donaldson has resigned after being charged with rape and other historical sexual offences. he was arrested yesterday, along with a 57—year—old woman who has been charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences. they will appear in court next month. sirjeffrey is northern ireland's longest serving mp at westminster and has been leader of the dup since 2021. jennifer o'leary reports. sirjeffrey donaldson, a leader whojust weeks ago returned his party to power—sharing at stormont. today, his political career appears to be over. in a statement, his party announ
what now for unionist politics in northern ireland? also, americanjournalist evan gershkovich has been held in a tussian prison — accused of spying — also, americanjournalist evan gershkovich has been held in a russian prison — accused of spying — for exactly a year. we speak to his friends about how he's coping. politics in northern ireland have been thrown into turmoil with the news that the leader of the democratic unionist party sir jeffrey donaldson has resigned after being charged...
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now, they are northern ireland's biggest unionist party. in the last assembly election they received approximately under one quarter of the total electoral votes so a significant force in northern irish politics. and sirjeffrey donaldson, who resigned yesterday, was seen, if you like, as the de facto leader of unionism in northern ireland. emma little—pengelly today as deputy first minister issued a statement on social media. what was very interesting was she had focused in part of her statement saying she is determined to ensure political stability in the days ahead. now, political stability is an important expression, and certainly the tone of that statement today certainly chimes with what the first minister michelle 0'neill was saying yesterday, in terms of the theme of the need of political stability here because as many would see it, nobody is keen to see a political crisis anytime soon back in stormont. global food experts have warned that a year of civil war in sudan and a failure to deliver aid have left millions of people facing
now, they are northern ireland's biggest unionist party. in the last assembly election they received approximately under one quarter of the total electoral votes so a significant force in northern irish politics. and sirjeffrey donaldson, who resigned yesterday, was seen, if you like, as the de facto leader of unionism in northern ireland. emma little—pengelly today as deputy first minister issued a statement on social media. what was very interesting was she had focused in part of her...
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bringing more rain into scotland and northern ireland in particular. as we move into the end of the week and into the weekend, it's staying windy, but the wind direction is changing, eventually coming to the north—west or the north. that will bring colder weather and lots of showers. live from london, this is bbc news. vladimir putin says he'll prioritise the war in ukraine during his fifth term as president. western leaders say the poll was neither free nor fair. israel raids gaza's al—shifa hospital, saying hamas is hiding there. hamas says the raid violates international law. the idf is conducting a high precision operation in limited areas of shifa hospital following concrete intelligence that they of shifa hospital following concrete intelligence that demanded immediate action. after a fact—finding mission sparked by the death of a young woman, the un accuses iran of "crimes against humanity" in its treatment of women and girls. hello, i m annita mcveigh. welcome to bbc news now, three hours of fast—moving news, interviews and reaction. we
bringing more rain into scotland and northern ireland in particular. as we move into the end of the week and into the weekend, it's staying windy, but the wind direction is changing, eventually coming to the north—west or the north. that will bring colder weather and lots of showers. live from london, this is bbc news. vladimir putin says he'll prioritise the war in ukraine during his fifth term as president. western leaders say the poll was neither free nor fair. israel raids gaza's...
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bringing more rain into scotland and northern ireland in particular. as we move into the end of the week and into the weekend, it's staying windy, but the wind direction is changing, eventually coming to the north—west or the north. that will bring colder weather and lots of showers. live from london, this is bbc news. gunfire. israel raids gaza's al—shifa hospital, saying hamas is hiding there. hamas says the raid violates international law. meanwhile, the un says gaza is on the brink of famine, with little aid entering the strip. iam mark i am mark lowen live injerusalem, where benjamin netanyahu will speak to president biden by phone later today amidst soaring tension between both sides. vladimir putin says he'll prioritise the war in ukraine during his fifth term as president. western leaders say the poll was neither free nor fair. rishi sunak dismisses reports of a new plot to oust him, saying he's concentrating on delivering his government's priorities. and the battle over deep—sea mining — as the demand for permits increases, greenpeace
bringing more rain into scotland and northern ireland in particular. as we move into the end of the week and into the weekend, it's staying windy, but the wind direction is changing, eventually coming to the north—west or the north. that will bring colder weather and lots of showers. live from london, this is bbc news. gunfire. israel raids gaza's al—shifa hospital, saying hamas is hiding there. hamas says the raid violates international law. meanwhile, the un says gaza is on the brink of...
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ireland without and leaving northern ireland without a devolved government for two years and i was in protest of a post—brexit trading arrangements. he then led what was his party at that time back to stormont although not everyone within the dup was happy about that at the time and so, it has been a very tumultuous time for the dup. rishi sunak is facing criticism after a major conservative party donor was given a knighthood. businessman mohamed mansour, a senior treasurer for the party, has been honoured for his business, charity and political service. last year he gave 5—million pounds, at the time the party's biggest donation since 2001. labour has accused the prime minister of showing �*blatant disrespect for the office he should feel privileged to hold'. andrew fisher, former director of policy for the labour party. and gunner ramer 7 the political director at republican a group focused on defeating donald trump. what do you make of this, andrew7 what do you make of this, andrew? it highlights the whole system is corrupt, really. we need to abolish the system in the house
ireland without and leaving northern ireland without a devolved government for two years and i was in protest of a post—brexit trading arrangements. he then led what was his party at that time back to stormont although not everyone within the dup was happy about that at the time and so, it has been a very tumultuous time for the dup. rishi sunak is facing criticism after a major conservative party donor was given a knighthood. businessman mohamed mansour, a senior treasurer for the party, has...
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now that is stumbling its way across scotland and northern ireland, heading into northern england and north wales. there'll be some sunshine following to the north, but the winds picking up, bringing some gales in northern scotland and some showers. and for england and wales, there's going to be a lot of cloud again. still some damp, drizzly, low cloud across western coasts and hills. further east, with the brighter skies, temperatures could reach 15 celsius, and we'll be double figures in scotland and northern ireland. now, that area of low pressure bringing that windy weather in northern scotland will pull away overnight, so things do calm down. and those weather front start to move northwards, back into scotland and northern ireland. here, it will be a little bit chilly first thing on thursday morning, but again, a very mild start for the rest of the uk. we've got that rain moving northwards into scotland and northern ireland. some sunshine for the north of the country, but we will see further showers coming into wales, western parts of england, some eastern areas of england, and p
now that is stumbling its way across scotland and northern ireland, heading into northern england and north wales. there'll be some sunshine following to the north, but the winds picking up, bringing some gales in northern scotland and some showers. and for england and wales, there's going to be a lot of cloud again. still some damp, drizzly, low cloud across western coasts and hills. further east, with the brighter skies, temperatures could reach 15 celsius, and we'll be double figures in...
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ireland, wales and northern england. a mild night, though, with temperatures 9 or 10c for england and wales. on into tomorrow, the wettest weather, starting off the day in northern ireland will swing eastwards. so wales and northern england, probably having rain for most of the day. might well start off dry across south—east england. but i wouldn't rule out a bit of rain arriving here through the afternoon. mild across the south—east, brightening up for scotland and northern ireland. but here it will be a cooler kind of day with temperatures around 8—iic. and that cool slice of weather won't last long. heading into thursday, we'll get some milder air pushing in off the atlantic behind this warm front, and so temperatures will be climbing. however, it is going to work out being quite a wet and windy day, particularly in scotland, where across northern areas we'll get gusts of wind running into the 50s of miles an hour. rain likely to be quite persistent for western scotland for much of the day, sinking southwards to
ireland, wales and northern england. a mild night, though, with temperatures 9 or 10c for england and wales. on into tomorrow, the wettest weather, starting off the day in northern ireland will swing eastwards. so wales and northern england, probably having rain for most of the day. might well start off dry across south—east england. but i wouldn't rule out a bit of rain arriving here through the afternoon. mild across the south—east, brightening up for scotland and northern ireland. but...
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ireland. find i interest in northern ireland. and i su- ose interest in northern ireland. and i su ose it interest in northern ireland. and i suppose it comes _ interest in northern ireland. and i suppose it comes through - interest in northern ireland. and i suppose it comes through for me, they deceive themselves spark ciders and in a fairly strong position because we are blood is sunday, the british forces are being criticised that 14 people were killed and there was a lot going on around that time which is why they're looking for support from the united states. do you think they would have appeared without mass had they known how much longer the troubles are going to carry on? longer the troubles are going to car on? �* , �* ., ., carry on? and they weren't and that will liner carry on? and they weren't and that will linger that _ carry on? and they weren't and that will linger that positive _ carry on? and they weren't and that will linger that positive part - will linger that positive part appearing publicly without mas
ireland. find i interest in northern ireland. and i su- ose interest in northern ireland. and i su ose it interest in northern ireland. and i suppose it comes _ interest in northern ireland. and i suppose it comes through - interest in northern ireland. and i suppose it comes through for me, they deceive themselves spark ciders and in a fairly strong position because we are blood is sunday, the british forces are being criticised that 14 people were killed and there was a lot going on around...
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a few showers for england and wales and perhaps northern ireland. the early heavy showers in scotland should move away and the winds will ease as well and we will get more sunshine around here. maybe a bit coolerfor sunshine around here. maybe a bit cooler for scotland and northern ireland but still 12—13. we could make 16 across some eastern parts of england. we could see a bit of rain, though, in the far south—west of england by the end of tomorrow and this weather front will move northwards again. it doesn't know whether it's coming or going but it will bring some rain and perhaps in a short while in northern ireland, may be southern and eastern parts of scotland, most of the rain will run across wales, the midlands and northern england. it may well brighten up 81 across scotland and northern ireland and we shouldn't see too much rain in the south—east of england. here it is still mild, 16-17, but of england. here it is still mild, 16—17, but further north to the north about developing rain things are cooling down a touch. we are all goin
a few showers for england and wales and perhaps northern ireland. the early heavy showers in scotland should move away and the winds will ease as well and we will get more sunshine around here. maybe a bit coolerfor sunshine around here. maybe a bit cooler for scotland and northern ireland but still 12—13. we could make 16 across some eastern parts of england. we could see a bit of rain, though, in the far south—west of england by the end of tomorrow and this weather front will move...
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ireland status— referendum on northern ireland status in— referendum on northern ireland status in the uk, what you think— status in the uk, what you think about that? i status in the uk, what you think about that?— status in the uk, what you think about that? i don't think i'll my lifetime. _ think about that? i don't think i'll my lifetime. a _ think about that? i don't think i'll my lifetime. a relatively i i'll my lifetime. a relatively new dynamic _ i'll my lifetime. a relatively...