THE British government legislating to override parts of the NI Protocol puts the north in a "very dangerous place", Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O'Neill has warned.

A BILL unveiled by the British government to offer immunity from prosecution for Troubles killings will not apply to those who already have a conviction for an offence related to the conflict.

THERE has been widespread anger at British government plans to override parts of the protocol and offer an effective amnesty from Troubles prosecutions. Legislation was set out yesterday which could mean no prosecutions in more than 1,000 unsolved murders. It immediately sparked...

The Alliance Party and SDLP expressed concerns while the UUP described a ‘step towards fixing the protocol in a pragmatic way’.

The response from the European Commission vice-president is likely to aggravate fears new legislation could spark a trade war with the bloc.

The Foreign Secretary said the UK’s preference is to “reach a negotiated outcome” with the EU.

Raymond McCord, whose son was killed by loyalists, described the Government’s proposals for dealing with the past as ‘disgusting’.

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the region could have an unrivalled global position under a reformed protocol.

The Foreign Secretary is set to announce a domestic law that would overwrite elements of the Brexit treaty with the European Union.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said that it was important the ‘landing zone’ desired by the UK is ‘very clear’.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson rejected the idea that Mr Johnson was picking sides in the row over the protocol.

Government plans to offer immunity from prosecutions have sparked opposition from families.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was booed and jeered by around 200 people who gathered at the gates of Hillsborough Castle as his cavalcade drove in this afternoon.

The seat at the Executive table fell vacant after the SDLP’s Nichola Mallon was not re-elected in North Belfast.

The DUP leader was speaking ahead of meetings between the Stormont parties and Prime Minister Boris Johnson later.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is expected to outline plans on Tuesday to legislate at Westminster to override parts of the Irish Sea trade arrangement.

The Sinn Fein leader met the Taoiseach in Dublin ahead of Boris Johnson’s visit to Northern Ireland.

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he wanted to send a clear message to the UK Government and the EU.

Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly gave the first Assembly speech entirely through the Irish language on Friday afternoon.