Blair and Adams hold pre-summit talks
News Article 6 October 2006
The prime minister has held talks at Chequers with Sinn Fein negotiators ahead of next week's all-party summit.
Welcome for watchdog's report on IRA
News Article 4 October 2006
The government has welcomed a watchdog's report that the IRA has ended terrorist training, recruitment, targeting, weapons procurement and intelligence gathering.
Ulster parties face 'serious consequences'
News Article 28 September 2006
Peter Hain has repeated his warning that the consequences of missing the November deadline for power-sharing in Northern Ireland will be "serious".
Blair best hope for Ulster peace, says No10
News Article 18 September 2006
Downing Street has insisted that the best opportunity for reaching a lasting peace deal in Northern Ireland is whilst Tony Blair is still prime minister.
Leaders discuss 'difficult' devolution deal
News Article 15 September 2006
The prime minister has admitted it will be "difficult" to agree a devolution deal with Northern Ireland's political parties before his November 24 deadline.
Dukan rounds on 'mistaken' Blair
News Article 13 September 2006
Gordon Brown would not have "squandered" opportunities in the Northern
