Arlene Foster and the DUP - Sammy Wilson and Gregory Campbell 'refused' to sign letter demanding ousting of Arlene Foster

Robin Swann launches broadside against political rivals over health service reforms

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Subscribe              Apr 28, 2021           Good morning, With the challenge to Arlene Foster's leadership gaining momentum we'll be keeping you up to date throughout the day on our Live Blog and via our politics section.  In the news today: * Letter circulating among DUP councillors tells Arlene Foster and Nigel Dodds to go "immediately". * A Sinn Fein MP is earning a salary of just over £56,000 per year from his law firm – for as little as 40 hours of work per month. * Health Minister Robin Swann has been urged to "find a way" to allow more family members to visit their loved ones in care homes. * Council chief to reappear before committee over port security fears.  And: * Jonny McCambridge: Here comes the summer sun...and the bare bellies. Complete our  Where & When quiz  to be eligible for 40% off a digital subscription to the News Letter. We've selected 6 images from the archives and for a bit of fun you can try to guess the location and the year the pictures were taken. The winner will receive a one year National Trust Annual Pass. Try it now Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Letter circulating among DUP councillors tells Arlene Foster and Nigel Dodds to go "immediately"           The letter from MPs and MLAs calling on Arlene Foster to go is in fact just one of four sets of letters either questioning her leadership or explicitly telling her to resign.                 Sinn Fein MP Finucane's £56k law salary for as little as 40 hours a month   A Sinn Fein MP is earning a salary of just over £56,000 per year from his law firm – for as little as 40 hours of work per month.           Robin Swann launches broadside against political rivals over health service reforms   Robin Swann has launched a broadside against political rivals, warning that "petty point scoring" could derail efforts to reform the health service.           Jim Allister angered as no unionist ministers request centenary cash   Jim Allister has rounded on some of his fellow unionists over the lack of any budget for events marking Northern Ireland's centenary.           Jonny McCambridge: Here comes the summer sun...and the bare bellies   Around this time of year it is known, although by no means certain or even probable, that the sun may begin to appear in the sky.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Judgment reserved in farmer's claim for compensation against landlord   From the News Letter, April 28, 1881       This is when IKEA reopens its doors to shoppers in Northern Ireland - and its opening hours   Retail giant IkEA is set to open its doors again on April 30 - after being closed since last year.                             Linfield see off spirited Annagh United           David Healy's Linfield punched their ticket to the second round of the Sadler's Peaky Blinder Irish Cup - but they had to work for their 2-0 success against a battling Annagh United at Windsor Park.                   IRISH CUP REVIEW: Paul Heatley the hero on return of knockout showpiece   Ballymena United, Carrick Rangers, Cliftonville, Crusaders, Dungannon Swifts and Warrenpoint Town secured spots alongside Linfield in the next round of the Sadler's Peaky Blinder Irish Cup.       Glenavon gains off Matthew Fitzpatrick's Irish League lessons   A relaxed Matthew Fitzpatrick stood smiling in the sunshine on Saturday evening discussing the absence of pressure...following a performance against Linfield defined by that same act.       Mark Sykes' play-off ambition after Oxford United contract boost   Former Irish League favourite Mark Sykes has set his sights on helping Oxford United secure League One play-off success following confirmation of a contract extension.                   View more news

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