Ex-PSNI chief speaks out on the Troubles and the failures of historical investigations

Chris Cook’s book paints UK swing to political and administrative incompetence

Ardently pro-European, the veteran Tory has watched in horror as the debacle unfolds

Former Northern secretaries argue better to spend £150m on victims and survivors

Former Tory minister says ‘nationalist rage’ is getting UK in ‘terrible mess’

PM to set out course of action if final Brexit agreement rejected or talks end with no deal

Peers inflict 10th Brexit defeat on Theresa May’s government by voting for amendment

PM’s efforts to reassure Beijing about UK post-Brexit likely to dominate three-day trip

UK’s Chris Patten, novelist Robert Harris and war correspondent Martin Bell to attend

Chris Patten, who helped transform the RUC into the PSNI, on his Irishness, Catholicism and the wrench of Brexit

Activists demand democracy 20 years after transfer of territory from Britain to China

Tens of thousands attend march as Carrie Lam sworn in as territory’s chief executive

Trigger warnings and safe spaces: should a student’s desire not to be offended stifle freedom of expression?

Howlin says Garda should proceed with recommendations of Garda inspectorate

Against fierce opposition, Patten commission brought about radical reforms

Similarity between Belfast Agreement and Hong Kong handover is great unmentionable

Oriel decision on statue of white supremacist made before expected consultation

Louise Richardson becomes first woman in role in 800 years

Day could be become adviser to European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker

Irish official has been secretary general for almost a decade