Karen Bradley, the British cabinet official responsible for the region, caused anger with a blanket defense of security officials during the Troubles.
Tag: Northern Ireland
28 Women Dragging Suitcases March for Abortion Rights in Northern Ireland
The demonstrators called for action on Northern Ireland’s restrictive abortion laws that activists say drives 28 women weekly to travel to England for the procedure.
Amid Brexit Strains, Anglo-Irish Relations Are ‘Fraying’
As the debate grinds toward a climax, Ireland is getting a familiar feeling: “The British,” as one person said, “are about to kick us in the teeth again.”
How a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit Could Open a Path to Irish Unity
On the Catholic, mainly nationalist side of the divide in Northern Ireland, many think an abrupt withdrawal — and a hard border — could lead to reunification.
What Is the Irish Backstop, and Why Is It Holding Up Brexit?
The measure aims to guarantee that no physical barrier will spring up between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It sounds simple, but it’s not.
What Is the Irish Backstop, and Why Is It Holding Up Brexit?
The measure aims to guarantee that no physical barrier will spring up between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It sounds simple, but it’s not.
Theresa May Wants the E.U. to Renegotiate Brexit. Will It?
Brussels has said many times that the “Irish backstop” cannot and will not be renegotiated. But a paradox lurks at the heart of its position.
Northern Ireland Car Bombing Leads to Four Arrests
The device caused no casualties or major damage, but after receiving a warning, the police evacuated children from a youth club and hundreds of people from a hotel and a masonic hall before the explosion.
As Brexit Vote Nears, Theresa May Races to Save Deal
Britain’s Parliament is set to vote on Tuesday on Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal, which is so disliked that she is seeking to at least limit the scale of its failure.
The Border Dividing Ireland Has Long Been Invisible. Brexit Threatens to Make It Real.
Britain’s exit from the European Union threatens to disrupt trade and potentially reinvigorate conflict between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.