A Fianna Fáil MEP has responded to US President Donald Trump's intervention in the united Ireland debate by saying: "Mr Trump has decided to get involved, what could possibly go wrong".

Andy Burnham will be the last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Scottish First Minister John Swinney has predicted.

The Ulster Unionist Party has selected Kyle Savage as its candidate for next year's Assembly elections in the constituency represented by former party leader Doug Beattie.

US President Donald Trump's remarks in support of Irish unity reflect the "broad north American sentiment", former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said.

UK Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has brushed off Donald Trump's backing for a united Ireland, saying the Government remains committed to the Good Friday Agreement.