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0 Comments Corbyn sacks shadow Northern Ireland secretary Smith over referendum call BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Northern Ireland's shadow secretary dramatically exited his post last night after being sacked by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/corbyn-sacks-shadow-northern-ireland-secretary-smith-over-referendum-call-36738380.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article36738379.ece/d7064/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-03-24_new_39556868_I1.JPG Email Northern Ireland's shadow secretary dramatically exited his post last night after being sacked by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Owen Smith took to Twitter to reveal what happened, explaining that his party leader had taken exception to his views on Brexit. It comes after he advocated a public referendum on a final Brexit deal. Writing in yesterday's Guardian, Mr Smith said the damage a "disorderly and ill-thought-out Brexit could do in Ireland is enormous". He tweeted: … [Read more...] about Corbyn sacks shadow Northern Ireland secretary Smith over referendum call

0 Comments US President Donald Trump to visit Northern Ireland: report BelfastTelegraph.co.uk US President Donald Trump is to visit Northern Ireland, it has been claimed. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/us-president-donald-trump-to-visit-northern-ireland-report-36741752.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/article36741751.ece/76bd2/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_a8225884-52e6-4731-a44a-d1b5b13461be_1 Email US President Donald Trump is to visit Northern Ireland, it has been claimed. The Sun newspaper claims a "major figure in the Northern Irish community" handed the president an invitation to come to the country and he "absolutely loved it," a source said. The report goes on to suggest the president is on his travels in June and he could land in Belfast, or cross the border, during that time. During the St Patrick's Day celebrations Mr Trump told Taoiseach Leo Varadkar he intended to visit Ireland "soon" and before the end of his first term … [Read more...] about US President Donald Trump to visit Northern Ireland: report

0 Comments Ian Paisley invites US President Donald Trump to visit Northern Ireland BelfastTelegraph.co.uk DUP North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has confirmed that he has invited American President Donald Trump to visit Northern Ireland. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/ian-paisley-invites-us-president-donald-trump-to-visit-northern-ireland-36747053.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/article36741751.ece/76bd2/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_a8225884-52e6-4731-a44a-d1b5b13461be_1 Email DUP North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has confirmed that he has invited American President Donald Trump to visit Northern Ireland. Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster's 'Evening Extra' programme Mr Paisley claimed he issued the invitation 10 days ago. "I'm confident that he will be here very soon," Mr Paisley told the programme He said that Mr Trump "has indicated to me personally that it is his intention to visit. "I look forward to welcoming him and to seeing him, hopefully in … [Read more...] about Ian Paisley invites US President Donald Trump to visit Northern Ireland

0 Comments Celebrated chef Michael Deane blasts Northern Ireland's 'biblical' Good Friday drink laws BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A leading Belfast restaurateur has slammed Northern Ireland's 'biblical' licensing laws which forbid serving alcohol with meals before 5pm on Good Friday. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/celebrated-chef-michael-deane-blasts-northern-irelands-biblical-good-friday-drink-laws-36747027.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article36746770.ece/b97d9/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-03-27_new_39623113_I1.JPG Email A leading Belfast restaurateur has slammed Northern Ireland's 'biblical' licensing laws which forbid serving alcohol with meals before 5pm on Good Friday. Michael Deane, who has a string of swish establishments across the city, hit out in a rant on his personal Facebook page yesterday. "Don't know how others in the restaurant business feel but the Easter licensing laws must change and they must change now! "No … [Read more...] about Celebrated chef Michael Deane blasts Northern Ireland’s ‘biblical’ Good Friday drink laws

0 Comments Prime Minister Theresa May 'not meeting local parties' on Northern Ireland visit: Michelle O'Neill BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Sinn Fein has said Prime Minister Theresa May will not be meeting with local parties during her visit to Northern Ireland. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/prime-minister-theresa-may-not-meeting-local-parties-on-northern-ireland-visit-michelle-oneill-36752365.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article36752376.ece/d084c/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_fcba74ea-d2ec-4587-98de-8469c212717a_1 Email Sinn Fein has said Prime Minister Theresa May will not be meeting with local parties during her visit to Northern Ireland. The prime minister is planning to visit Northern Ireland as part of a tour around the UK to mark one year since the triggering of article 50 and one year before the UK departs the EU. However, Sinn Fein claims she will not meet any local party leaders when in Northern Ireland. “This is no surprise … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Theresa May ‘not meeting local parties’ on Northern Ireland visit: Michelle O’Neill