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Unionist parties pledge support for new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

Unionist parties have pledged their support for Northern Ireland’s next Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone. Secretary of State Hilary Benn announced Mr Johnstone’s appointment on Wednesday to lead the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s ...

18 Dec 2024 at 19:39

UK Government acted lawfully when blocking Holyrood gender reforms, court rules

UK Government blocking gender reforms was lawful, Court of Session rules

Scotland’s highest civil court has ruled that the UK Government’s blocking of controversial gender reforms was lawful. The Scottish Government mounted the legal challenge earlier in the year after Westminster issued a never-before-used Section ...

08 Dec 2023 at 13:43

Parents may miss out on Government funded places at ‘first choice’ nurseries

Parents in England could miss out on funded hours at their preferred childcare setting in the spring if there is limited capacity, a minister has admitted. David Johnston, minister for children, families and wellbeing, said the Government ...

02 Feb 2024 at 06:47

Government launches £6.5m-backed recruitment campaign for more childcare staff

The Government has launched a £6.5 million-backed recruitment campaign to encourage people to work in the early years sector just two months before the first phase of its flagship childcare expansion begins. A trial – which will take ...

02 Feb 2024 at 00:01

DerryNow

Over 400 extreme pornographic images found on County Derry man's phone

Police found more than 400 extreme pornographic videos and images on a Limavady man's phone after they arrested him for a drug offence, a court has heard. David Johnston, of Irwin Avenue, appeared before Limavady Magistrates Court, ...

25 Oct 2023 at 19:33

Yousaf: Court ruling gender reform block lawful is ‘dark day’ for devolution

Scotland’s First Minister has said it is a “dark day for devolution” after a court ruled the UK Government had acted lawfully in blocking Holyrood’s gender reforms. Humza Yousaf claimed devolution was “fundamentally flawed” after ...

08 Dec 2023 at 14:53

Northern Ireland

Vast majority of veterans ‘totally opposed’ to reintroduction of legacy inquests

The vast majority of veterans who served in Northern Ireland are totally opposed to the reintroduction of legacy inquests, MPs have been told. Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone told a Westminster committee ...

07 May 2025 at 18:18

Children’s minister admits not knowing how much child benefit is worth

The minister for children has admitted not knowing how much child benefit is worth in a faltering radio interview about Tory plans to make high earners eligible for more of the allowance. David Johnston said he “should have ...

07 Jun 2024 at 14:50

Local News

Family of Bloody Sunday victim hails ‘momentous day’ as Soldier F trial begins

The family of a man killed on Bloody Sunday has described the start of a British Army veteran’s trial for his murder as a “momentous day” in their five-decade campaign for justice. The long-awaited trial of the former ...

15 Sept 2025 at 11:33

Welcome and concern over planned ‘protections’ for former soldiers

Planned “protections” for former British soldiers alongside a new deal for addressing Northern Ireland’s past have sparked both concern and welcome. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer revealed a deal for veterans will ...

26 Sept 2025 at 12:14

Local News

Bloody Sunday shootings ‘unjustified and gratuitous’, soldier murder trial told

The shooting of civilians on Bloody Sunday by a former paratrooper and his platoon mates were “unjustified”, “unnecessary” and “gratuitous”, the veteran’s murder trial has heard. Soldier F, who cannot be ...

15 Sept 2025 at 13:33

Family of Bloody Sunday victim hails ‘momentous day’ as Soldier F trial begins

The family of a man killed on Bloody Sunday has described the start of an Army veteran’s trial for his murder as a “momentous day” in their five-decade campaign for justice. The long-awaited trial of ...

15 Sept 2025 at 11:02

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