Herald section
The latest politics reporting from The Belfast Herald.
Ukraine's parliament has approved the creation of a national pantheon in Kyiv for state ceremonies, reburials, and memorials to national figures, with eligibility rules and potential honorees sparking controversy over historical memory and relations with Poland.
The British government will abolish the 202-year-old Vagrancy Act, which criminalised rough sleeping in England and Wales, replacing it with a new legal framework focused on preventing homelessness.
The Irish government has announced a €228m contribution towards upgrading rail links between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including infrastructure investment and service enhancements.
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as British prime minister and leader of the Labour Party in a public statement outside 10 Downing Street on 22 June 2026. He will remain in office as caretaker until a new party leader is chosen.
The National Elections Commission has announced the date for South Sudan’s first general election since 2011, amid ongoing conflict and legal challenges.
The National Election Board of Ethiopia reported that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won 438 of 501 seats in the House of Representatives following the 21 June election.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband reportedly urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to establish a departure timeline following Andy Burnham's by-election victory in Makerfield.
Andy Burnham secured a decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election, winning 55% of the vote and a majority of 9,231, setting the stage for a potential leadership challenge to Keir Starmer.