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Sinn Féin’s Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill has called for “immediate action” from the London government to address the political deadlock in the Six Counties.

Britain’s smokescreen for Israel’s ethnic cleansing

In 1917, the British government announced its support for the establishment of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine. After leaving in 1948, Britain kept a foothold on nearby Cyprus from where it now helps Israel bomb Gaza. Now, Britain is secretly backing Israel’s complete takeover of Palestine.

Stalemate driving support for Irish unity

Across the political spectrum, the British government is being accused of ignoring the north of Ireland amid another bout of political turmoil in London.

Offensive items removed from sale

A major supermarket chain has reportedly withdrawn the sale of offensive Crown Force merchandise following a protest by a lone nationalist woman in Lurgan, County Armagh.

Sinn Féin Ard Fheis - Presidential Address

The following is the full prepared text of Mary Lou McDonald’s address to the Sinn Féin 2023 Ard Fheis.

Moving the goalposts

Since its creation over a century ago, we have been told that the North is part of the Union because that is the wish of a majority of its population.

Minister looks to waive the rules on a border poll

A suggestion by a British Direct Rule Minister that a majority vote for Irish reunification in a border poll would not be enough to bring about unity has been strongly rejected across the political spectrum.

Starmer says vote on Irish unity ‘hypothetical’

The leader of the British Labour Party has cast doubt on the prospect of the peaceful reunification of Ireland, saying that a referendum on Irish unity is ‘not even on the horizon’.

‘Sea Border’ a damp squib

Unionism is facing a moment of truth as patience with the DUP’s attempts to block political change has run out.

Inquests frustrated by erratic access to files

Efforts are intensifying to ensure investigations into British war crimes can obtain files still being withheld by the Crown Forces ahead of a cut-off date for conflict investigations.

Brexit ‘driving acceptance of Irish unity’

U2 lead singer Bono has gained international headlines for comparing moves towards Irish reunification to a marital relationship – and a small frog pond.

Joint authority between London and Dublin is next step

In the north, across the political divide, the general electorate share a belief that they get little to-nothing from having an actual government.

It really was a Great Escape

Forty years ago today, the British establishment was rocked by the biggest prison escape in the history of these islands.

McDonald, back from surgery, targets unity, housing

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has returned to work after having undergone major surgery in late June.

A ‘new Ireland’ isn’t exclusively a Sinn Féin project

The southern election will probably be next year, and government partners Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are under serious pressure.

Britain’s Big Lie

British Direct Ruler Chris Heaton-Harris was accused of delivering “breathtaking fake news” after claiming there is “no alternative” to legislation which includes a full amnesty for British war crimes in the north of Ireland.

Defend human rights

The Dublin government has been urged not to delay a legal challenge against Britain’s ‘Bill of Shame’ after the massive legal cover-up passed its final hurdle at Westminster on Wednesday.

John Joe McGirl – an unbreakable Fenian

In the course of almost 60 years of activism I have been very lucky to meet many wonderful, committed, compassionate republicans. On Saturday, in Ballinamore in County Leitrim, Republicans from Leitrim and beyond gathered to celebrate the life of one of these – John Joe McGirl.

The push factors toward a United Ireland

I came across a striking image this week. Shared by Dr Patrick Bresnihan, it depicted urban planner Frank Gibney’s 1942 vision for a United Ireland.

‘A new dawn is breaking’

Thousands gathered on Grand Parade in Cork to commemorate Irish republican hunger strikers at Sinn Féin’s 42nd annual Hunger Strike Commemoration, which was addressed by the North’s First Minister-designate, Michelle O’Neill.

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