Reeling from Boris Johnson’s betrayal, DUP founding member says he’s questioning the Union

Education Minister Peter Weir rejects call to press for cancellation of post-primary transfer test

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Subscribe              Mar 24, 2021           Good morning Welcome to your update from the team at the News Letter: In the news today: * Sam McBride writes: A traditionalist founding member of the DUP has said that Boris Johnson's betrayal of unionism has shaken his constitutional allegiance to Britain. * Victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA terrorism have called on the UK Government to publish a report designed to help facilitate those seeking compensation from the north African state. * A relative of one of the oldest Orangemen in the country has lamented the relatively-low key funeral they were forced to stage for him – but believes it was the right move to prevent further fatalities. * DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson has said whilst it was right for the government to stump up financial support for the UK economy as the pandemic engulfed the country, it will take a long time before the nation truly recovers. And: * Jonny McCambridge: What colour is a goldfish? I ain't got a clue Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Reeling from Boris Johnson's betrayal, DUP founding member says he's questioning the Union           A traditionalist founding member of the DUP has said that Boris Johnson's betrayal of unionism has shaken his constitutional allegience to Britain.                 Education Minister Peter Weir rejects call to press for cancellation of post-primary transfer test   The Education Minister has rejected a call to intervene to prevent academic selection tests being held in the autumn.           Over 80 officers involved in 'hugely significant' South East Antrim UDA swoop: Five arrested   More than 80 police officers were involved in a series of police raids in the Carrickfergus area after a "long-running" investigation by the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force into the South East Antrim UDA.           'Shameful' that government won't publish Libyan/IRA terror redress report   Victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA terrorism have called on the UK Government to publish a report designed to help facilitate those seeking compensation from the north African state.           Lockdown one year on: 'I fear the deep debt NI has racked up – we must prioritise the NHS'   DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson has said whilst it was right for the government to stump up financial support for the UK economy as the pandemic engulfed the country, it will take a long time before the nation truly recovers.           Driver forces police car off road, injures officer, damages two more police vehicles, escapes and is still at large   The PSNI is hunting the driver of a car that forced one of its vehicles from the road causing significant damage to the vehicle and injuring a police officer.           Jonny McCambridge: What colour is a goldfish? I ain't got a clue   It's that little bit of time I look forward to all day.               Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition celebrates marque's return to Formula 1   British brand says special edition is most focused, fastest version of its V8 sports car ever       Church of Ireland Primate: People need another St Patrick (March 1982)   The Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh said in March 1982 that Ireland needed another Saint Patrick to counter the hatred which stalked the country.                             Royal Portrush in contention to host 2025 Open Championship           Royal Portrush is said to be leading the race to stage the Open Championship in 2025.                   Organisers pressing on with plans for Armoy Road Races as optimism grows for July return   There is growing optimism the Armoy Road Races will return this year as the organisers press ahead will plans to run the event in the summer.       Conor Keeley helps Ballymena United shoot down Linfield   Linfield's title surge last night hit the buffers at the Showgrounds.       Police Scotland 'investigating alleged racial abuse' after Rangers-Slavia game   Police are investigating racist abuse reported by Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara during his team's Europa League defeat by Slavia Prague.                   View more news

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