Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill appointed Northern Ireland’s first minister
Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill has been formally appointed Northern Ireland’s first minister by the regional parliament, the first time an Irish nationalist is leading the United Kingdom territory’s devolved government. O’Neill’s appointment, confirmed by the speaker, on Saturday came after the rival Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), the biggest pro-UK party, ended a two-year boycott of … Read moreSinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill appointed Northern Ireland’s first minister