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1997 snapshot of NI leaders described ‘loose cannon’ and a man of ‘dark moods’

A snapshot assessment of Northern Ireland politician’s personalities, habits and attitudes was compiled ahead of Labour’s Westminster general election win in 1997. The briefing mostly focuses on unionist politicians and does not include any Sinn ...

28 Dec 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Negotiating with mortal enemies was only way to secure peace deal – Lord Empey

Negotiating with people who were almost “mortal enemies” was the only way to deliver the Good Friday Agreement, a former Ulster Unionist leader has said. Lord Reg Empey, a close ally of David Trimble, said many people are alive today because of ...

06 Apr 2023 at 11:00

National News

Donaldson has ‘no regrets’ on walk out from Good Friday Agreement negotiations

Twenty-five years after walking out of the Good Friday Agreement peace talks, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has insisted he has no regrets. The current DUP leader was a senior member of the Ulster Unionists’ negotiating delegation back in 1998. Hours ...

04 Apr 2023 at 11:44

Northern Ireland

Irish Government doubted UK campaign to ‘save David’ Trimble

The UK Government was warned that a “save David campaign” for UUP leader Lord Trimble would ruin progress made under the Good Friday Agreement. Extensive confidential documents in the lead-up to the collapse of Northern Ireland’s ...

30 Dec 2024 at 00:01

National News

Trimble told by Blair to ‘get lost’ over timing of border poll, records show

Former UUP leader David Trimble was effectively told by Tony Blair to “get lost” over the timing of a border poll, according to previously confidential reports. Under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, the UK ...

29 Dec 2024 at 00:01

Politicians urged to step up efforts to break impasse in tribute to Lord Trimble

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‘David Trimble funeral should provide inspiration to break political impasse’

Mourners at the funeral of Lord Trimble have heard an appeal for Northern Ireland’s political leaders to redouble their efforts to break the Stormont impasse as a tribute to the peace process architect. Prime Minister ...

01 Aug 2022 at 19:44

Northern Ireland

David Trimble ‘extraordinarily rude’ as he accused Tony Blair of ‘crude trick’

David Trimble was said to have been “extraordinarily rude” during a meeting with Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern in June 1999. The then UK prime minister and the then taoiseach held meetings in Castle Buildings on June ...

27 Dec 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Bronze bust of David Trimble unveiled at Irish parliament

A commemorative bust of Lord David Trimble has been unveiled at the seat of the Irish parliament in dedication to his work towards the Good Friday Agreement. The former UUP leader was the recipient of the Nobel ...

13 Dec 2023 at 21:21

National News

Next PM must clarify NI Protocol intent before DUP return to powersharing - Donaldson

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he cannot set out a timetable for his party’s return to devolved powersharing at Stormont. Sir Jeffrey said his party can only make a decision on its next move when ...

03 Aug 2022 at 11:39

Northern Ireland

MLAs to gather in tribute to inaugural first minister Lord Trimble

Northern Ireland’s political leaders will return to Stormont later for a special sitting to deliver tributes to Nobel Peace Prize winner David Trimble. MLAs will also observe a minute’s silence and sign a ...

02 Aug 2022 at 01:01

National News

Alastair Campbell plays bagpipes lament for late Good Friday Agreement figures

Former Downing Street communications chief Alastair Campbell has played a lament on the bagpipes for political figures who were involved in the Good Friday Agreement negotiations but have since died. His ...

18 Apr 2023 at 14:41

Northern Ireland

New NI police force ‘needed face-saving name’ for Trimble – records

A new name for a Northern Ireland police force that would supersede the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) needed to be “face saving” for David Trimble, according to newly released files. State Papers ...

27 Dec 2023 at 00:01

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