Posts Tagged ‘First Minister’

Salmond effigy hung at cemetery

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

An effigy of First Minister Alex Salmond is hung as part of a protest against the first crematorium in the Borders.

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Robinson slams ’shoddy’ PMS probe

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

The NI First Minister accuses a Westminster committee of “buck passing” in its examination of the failed Presbyterian Mutual Society.

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Robinson slams ’shoddy’ PMS probe

Justice deal ‘must be honoured’

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

The first minister hints at a post-dated resignation if he does not believe the Hillsborough deal is being implemented.

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Justice deal ‘must be honoured’

Six appointed to parading group

Monday, February 8th, 2010

The office of the first and deputy first minister confirm who will be on a working group to examine the issue of parading.

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Six appointed to parading group

Salmond cancels auctioned lunches

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

First Minister Alex Salmond cancels four Holyrood lunch appointments sold at auction to raise funds for the SNP.

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Salmond cancels auctioned lunches

Robinson back as first minister

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

DUP leader Peter Robinson resumes his role as NI First Minister after stepping down temporarily in January.

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‘Priority’ delivery for road salt

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

First Minister Carwyn Jones promises new supplies of grit for the roads will be delivered first to areas which need them most.

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‘Priority’ delivery for road salt

PM urges NI politicians to focus

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Gordon Brown urges Northern Ireland politicians to stay focused after First Minister Peter Robinson stands down for six weeks.

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PM urges NI politicians to focus

Neighbour plea with more snow due

Monday, January 11th, 2010

The first minister urges people to check on elderly and vulnerable neighbours and relatives as more snow is expected in parts of Wales.

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Neighbour plea with more snow due

N. Ireland leader to ‘take break’ after wife’s affair

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Peter Robinson has announced he is to step down from his post temporarily amid the scandal surrounding his wife’s affair with a teenager.

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N. Ireland leader to ‘take break’ after wife’s affair

What’s the future for NI politics?

Monday, January 11th, 2010

NI First Minister Peter Robinson is under pressure to quit. Will the crisis affect the future of NI administration?

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What’s the future for NI politics?

Trimble calls on Robinson to go

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Former first minister and UUP leader David Trimble says Peter Robinson can “no longer deliver” as first minister.

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Iris Robinson set to stand down

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

The wife of the NI First Minister is to stand down as an MP as pressure mounts on him to explain his involvement in her finances.

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Iris Robinson set to stand down

Robinson under pressure over wife

Friday, January 8th, 2010

NI’s First Minister Peter Robinson comes under increased pressure over allegations about his wife’s financial affairs.

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Robinson broke law in cafe deal

Friday, January 8th, 2010

The wife of N Ireland’s first minister broke the law by not declaring a financial interest in her teenage lover’s cafe.

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