UUP sets out proposals in bid to break backstop impasse

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2 Sep, 2019 UUP sets out proposals in bid to break backstop impasse A UK commitment to indemnify the EU against single market infractions is among a set of alternative proposals to replace the Irish border backstop. Latest News Traffic warning: NI road closed after river burst banks A Northern Ireland road has closed due to flooding. Standing ovation for Lyra McKee's sister as she delivers Stormont talk The sister of murdered journalist Lyra McKee received a standing ovation as she followed in her footsteps to deliver a powerful talk at Stormont. Are Sinn Fein big hitters backing Michelle O'Neill over John O'Dowd? A number of high-profile Sinn Fein figures appear to be publicly backing Michelle O'Neill in her leadership challenge from John O'Dowd. John O'Dowd to challenge Michelle O'Neill as Sinn Fein vice president Sinn Fein's vice president is set to face a challenge for her job. Sport Update Transfer Deadline Day LIVE: Boost in Celtic's pursuit of Wanyama, Rangers move for EPL starlet ruled out, 61-goal forward set to leave Parkhead, Hibs want striker, Grezda to stay at Ibrox? Transfer deadline day, the day after an Old Firm clash. What wonderful timing as Celtic, Rangers, Hibs, Kilmarnock, St Johnstone and more all look to do business, both in terms of transfers out and in. Scottish Football LIVE: Rangers move for EPL starlet ruled out, 61-goal forward set to leave Celtic, Hibs want striker, Grezda to stay at Ibrox? Transfer deadline day, the day after an Old Firm clash. What wonderful timing as Celtic, Rangers, Hibs, Kilmarnock, St Johnstone and more all look to do business, both in terms of transfers out and in. Kimosop and McGlynn take honours in record breaking Waterside Half Marathon field Strabane's Ann Marie McGlynn and Kenyan, Gideon Kimosop claimed the women's and men's titles in the 38th staging of the event in Derry on Sunday as a record breaking field of over 2,000 runners took on the challenge of the 13.1 mile course. And finally... Sir Knights on parade for the annual 'Last Saturday' demonstrations Around 17,000 Sir Knights and more than 70 bands converged on six venues for the Royal Black Institution's annual 'Last Saturday' demonstrations. See all the day's news here

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