Peter Robinson

Foster’s predecessor Peter Robinson criticised ‘vindictive’ manner in which she was deposed

Agenda: The subvention argument tends to view the North as a deadweight, a financial burden to be shouldered by whatever entity follows

Assailed by fundamentalist Protestantism as well as those angered at the outworking of a Brexit they supported, the DUP leader’s position became impossible some time ago

Foster departing deeply conflicted party as she announces decision to step down

Minister of agriculture Edwin Poots is viewed as most likely successor to Arlene Foster

A disillusioned new generation feels alienated from the ballot box, while others are being led astray by dangerous rhetoric and paramilitaries

Organisation calls for a ‘change in attitude’ from Dublin and withdraws from Shared Island Unit

Former party leader says changed political climate supports traditional arguments for unity

Former Republican Sinn Féin president believes Brexit has changed political landscape

Michel Barnier is right – the problem is Brexit, not the protocol

It’s been 10 years since Peter Robinson lost his son Ben after playing a rugby match

Former UK chancellor’s scathing comments must be demoralising for many unionists

A 'win' in a border poll is not likely in the next few years, so why demand one?

The North will mark its centenary at a time when nationalists sense the union is doomed

Gérard Houllier’s former assistant Phil Thompson remembers a true gentleman

In 2013, Nama put its Northern Ireland loan book on the market. What happened then?

Row and confusion over new planning legislation causing headache for First Minister

First Minister insists proposed change to legislation does not allow ‘solo runs’

What is behind rapprochement between Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill?

There is unprecedented public appetite for leadership of First and Deputy First Minister

‘I’ve plenty to say about Nama and how the exposing of that was in the public interest’

Report saying army council has influence over Sinn Féin came about as way to prevent collapse of Stormont

Backroom people with senior IRA pedigrees appear to wield considerable influence

Former Northern Ireland secretary highly critical of Thatcher and unionists

DUP candidate sees majority cut to 1,819 after strong Alliance challenge from Naomi Long

More than 50,000 additional people on North’s electoral register may have crucial say

Reconciliation is plainly envisaged in the Belfast Agreement as preceding unity

Postponing Stormont elections has proved counter productive in fixing the impasse

Voters get to voice views on Brexit and the union, with DUP under most severe pressure

DUP annual conference: Time to get out the woolly hats for winter election canvassing?

Target of unionist veto over regulatory alignment would never go undetected

Assault rifles imported in 1987 killed at least 70 people and were used in three massacres

Jim Shannon said party was looking at ‘practical methods’ to allow Brexit deal

Republic should consider what it would be willing to give up in event of unity

Michelle O’Neill makes clear she will defend her position

Northern politicians now have a significant chance to restore Stormont

There are troubling parallels between conditions 50 years ago and the situation now

Gains made in local elections suggest breakthrough, says East Belfast MEP candidate

Michelle O’Neill could yet find the perfect counterpart in Arlene Foster

Tricky economic questions await those advancing Irish unity