Irish premier reveals plans to ‘try to get deal’ at summit meeting with PM
Irish premier Leo Varadkar says he will try to get a deal on Brexit when he meets Boris Johnson in New York next week.
Arlene Foster
Irish deputy warns of ‘significant gap’ between Britain and EU on Brexit
The Irish deputy leader has poured cold water on reports that the British Government is getting close to a deal with EU negotiators.
Rees-Mogg backs PM to deliver new Brexit deal by 12-day deadline
Boris Johnson is on course to deliver a “fundamentally different” Brexit deal to ensure the UK leaves on October 31, a Cabinet minister has claimed after Finland said a new deal must be presented in 12 days.
Arlene Foster calls for ‘sensible’ Brexit deal
The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has said she wants a “sensible” Brexit deal that works for people in Northern Ireland and in the Republic.
Johnson says he is ‘cautiously optimistic’ of new Brexit deal
Boris Johnson has said he is “cautiously optimistic” of getting a Brexit deal as he prepares for talks with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker.
Johnson to hold Brexit talks with Juncker
Boris Johnson is to hold talks with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker as he continues his efforts to find a new Brexit deal.
Foster denies DUP is set to make concessions on Brexit
The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has dismissed a report that it will offer Prime Minister Boris Johnson a lifeline to help him unlock a Brexit deal.
Foster sends warning over Northern Ireland-only backstop
DUP leader Arlene Foster has criticised a Northern Ireland-only backstop as “anti-democratic and unconstitutional”.
Arlene Foster rules herself out as candidate in snap general election
Arlene Foster has ruled out standing as a candidate if a general election is called.
There will be no infrastructure at border after Brexit – Arlene Foster
DUP leader Arlene Foster has said there will be no infrastructure at the Irish border after Brexit.
DUP welcomes decision to suspend Parliament
Boris Johnson’s DUP allies have welcomed his decision to suspend Parliament.
Key players in unfolding political drama
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan to hold a Queen’s Speech on October 14 has sparked an onslaught of fury as critics branded the move a “constitutional outrage”.
Stormont leaders clash over PM’s backstop demand
Northern Ireland’s political leaders have clashed over Boris Johnson’s claim that the backstop will damage the peace process.
Everyone should be afraid of a no-deal Brexit, says Varadkar
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said everyone in Ireland and the UK should be afraid of a no-deal Brexit.
Johnson warned not to be DUP’s gopher during visit to Northern Ireland
Boris Johnson was warned not be the DUP’s gopher as he faced claims of bias on his first visit to Northern Ireland as Prime Minister.
DUP: Taoiseach engaged in ‘project fear mark 2’ over prospect of united Ireland
The Irish Taoiseach is engaging in “project fear”-style rhetoric over a united Ireland after Brexit, the DUP leader said.
Johnson: DUP dinner has not undermined Stormont talks impartiality
Boris Johnson has insisted a dinner with the DUP has not undermined his impartiality in efforts to restore Stormont powersharing.
Johnson set for talks over renewed focus on Northern Ireland powersharing
Boris Johnson is to hold talks with Northern Ireland’s political leaders as he bids to inject fresh impetus to faltering efforts to restore powersharing.
DUP leader stresses importance of leaving EU by October 31
DUP leader Arlene Foster has said it is “very important” Britain leaves the European Union by October 31, but she refused to back either candidate to become the next prime minister.
Arlene Foster: Energy was most complex brief
Energy was not Arlene Foster’s favourite brief during her time at the Department for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, the RHI Inquiry has heard.