The prime minister wants the former prince to give evidence to the US Congress about Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender. Emails exchanged between Andrew and Epstein were among more than three million pages of documents published on Friday in the latest drop of Epstein files by the US Justice Department (DoJ). Speaking for the first time about the newly released documents Mr Trump said they had cleared him of allegations about his links with Epstein. As he flew to Florida on Saturday, the US president told reporters: "I didn't see it myself but I was told by some very important people that not only does it absolve me, it's the opposite of what people were hoping, you know, the radical left." Epstein files - latest updates The latest tranche of Epstein files also include three images appearing to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on all fours over a woman lying on the floor, with the date and circumstances unspecified. There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing. Speaking to reporters on his way back from Japan, Sir Keir said: "In terms of testifying I have always said anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information in whatever form they are asked to do that." He added: "You can't be victim-centred if you're not prepared to do that. "Epstein's victims have to be the first priority. "As for whether there should be an apology, that's a matter for Andrew." In a statement issued on 17 October 2025, Andrew reiterated that he "vigorously" denies the accusations against him. According to US deputy attorney general Todd Blanche, the latest DoJ file drop amounts to "about two Eiffel Towers of pages". Pictures released of Peter Mandelson in his underwear Also included are images of Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the US, in his underpants. There are several versions of essentially the same image, showing the former cabinet minister in his underwear, talking to a woman wearing a bathrobe. Sky News does not know when, where or by whom the photos were taken and appearing in a photo in the Epstein files does not indicate wrongdoing. Read more:Epstein files: Key findings so farIt is clear Epstein was welcomed into Andrew's family fold A spokesperson for Lord Mandelson told Sky News: "No one can say who or where the photo was taken. "Lord Mandelson has absolutely no idea or indeed whether it has any connection to Epstein at all." Epstein wanted Sarah Ferguson to say he was 'not a pedo' Newly released emails also appear to show Epstein wanted Sarah Ferguson to release a statement saying he was "not a pedo [paedophile]". The former Duchess of York distanced herself from the disgraced financier in 2011 interview, saying she abhorred "paedophilia and any sexual abuse of children", calling her association with Epstein "a gigantic error of judgment". An email exchange from the latest drop of files, dated one week after Ferguson's interview, appears to show Epstein's immediate reaction. He suggests to publicist Mike Sitrick that Ferguson quickly release a statement saying she had been "duped" by lawyers representing some of his accusers. "She now knows that what she was told was based on falsehoods and fabrications designed to enhance their civil suit," Epstein said. "She should out the newspapers on the offering of money for stories." Sitrick responded saying they needed to put pressure on Ferguson to change her account. He said: "Agree, quite frankly whatever her excuse she needs to say she was mistaken, she apologises, feels terrible. Jeffrey is not a pedophile." He also says that if "gentle persuasion" doesn't work, he felt they should "turn up the heat even to the point of sending her a draft defamation lawsuit". Although Epstein expressed concerns that he could not "depend" on Ferguson "doing as we would wish", Sitrick replied that her "retraction" was "critical". He said this would be "a major turning point and be picked up everywhere". Musk asks when 'wildest party' on Epstein's island will be Several emails between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein were also released in the latest DoJ file drop. In one brief exchange in November 2012, Epstein appears to ask the billionaire how many people will be joining him in a helicopter ride to his island. Musk says "just Talulah and me", which appears to be a reference to his ex-wife Talulah Riley. He then asks: "What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?" Just being mentioned in these documents isn't a sign of wrongdoing. In a public response issued on social media earlier, Musk said "no one pushed harder than me" to have the Epstein files released, and that some email correspondence with Epstein "could be misinterpreted and used by detractors to smear my name". Branson discusses Epstein bringing his 'harem' to meetings Meanwhile, Sir Richard Branson told Jeffrey Epstein he would love to see him again "as long as you bring your harem" in emails newly-released from the Epstein files. In the exchange, from September 2013, the disgraced financier also asked for Sir Richard's "thoughts" on a "public relations" matter, apparently after visiting him the previous day. The Virgin boss responded by saying it was "really nice seeing you" and that Epstein would be welcome to visit again, adding: "as long as you bring your harem!" Sir Richard's team say he would never have used this term if the full facts had been known and was repeating a phrase used by Epstein. A Virgin Group spokesperson said: "Any contact Richard and Joan Branson had with Epstein took place on only a few occasions more than twelve years ago, and was limited to group or business settings, such as a charity tennis event. "When Epstein offered a charity donation, the Bransons asked their team to carry out due diligence before accepting the donation, which uncovered serious allegations. "As a result of what the due diligence uncovered, Virgin Unite did not take the donation and Richard and Joan decided not to meet or speak with Epstein again. "Had they had the full picture and information, there would have been no contact whatsoever - Richard believes that Epstein's actions were abhorrent and supports the right to justice for his many victims."

After saying goodbye to his family for another week, the then 34-year-old salesman wandered into the Frog and Bucket comedy club in Manchester and, to avoid paying the £4 entry fee, signed up for the open mic night that was taking place. Only a handful of people were in the room, his name was called to go on stage and from there, John Bishop began his career in comedy. "I found this thing that I just loved, but I was never sure it would be a job ever," he tells Sky News. "It took a number of years for me to build up to it and I was 40 when I left my job, so it was a completely different stage than what you see in the film. "What you see in the film is someone who all of a sudden finds something that they never knew would be the right thing for them." The Scouse stand-up comic adds: "I wasn't nervous when I handed in my notice because I knew I could do it. You know, the big thing with stand-up comedy is it's a meritocracy. "You know if you're good because you make more people laugh in the room than the other acts on the bill. "And because it's the support of the community, which again is something you see in the film, they'll push you on if you are good, people will let you know. "By the time I was ready to leave my job, it was either stay as someone who's a decent comedian or try and make the leap and see what happens." It was that story he recounted to actor Will Arnett when they met by chance on a barge in Amsterdam. Joined by Mark Chappell, the three began creating what would become the new film Is This Thing On?, directed by Bradley Cooper. Bishop was involved in the early stages of the script but took a step back to allow Arnett and Chappell make it their own. The story, now set in America, follows Alex Novak, a finance professional who stumbles into the New York comedy scene. 'It wasn't even crickets, it was silence' Reflecting the early stages of a comedian's journey means Arnett had to purposely create jokes that wouldn't land - and perform them to real crowds. "It was important to us that he doesn't come out and be the Michael Jordan of comedy the first time," Arnett explains. "There was a night that I bombed particularly badly, and what was so glaring was the contrast because I'd done the same material five minutes before and it had gone really well." Arnett adds: "It wasn't even crickets, it was silence. At first that was really daunting and very scary, and at the same time, there's something kind of magical about bombing that much because it's so quiet and you have to stay up there and do it. "And it's also perversely funny to you as well. You're like, wow, this is really not working." The film isn't just about finding your correct path in life, but also taking the active decision to choose what is right for you. Its main characters, Alex and Tess, played by Arnett and co-star Laura Dern, are shown going through the ordeal of a divorce. Read more from Sky News:Prince Harry's court case: What's happened so far?Oscar nominations 2026: The full list There's no pinpoint reason behind their separation, but instead the film explores their journey in finding their own passions in life. The separation sparks Tess's own identity search as a woman who had dedicated her life to a sport she no longer plays. Dern says the film served as a reminder to make a conscious decision to choose happiness. "Every day we have to reignite our passion," she says. "The luxury of having lives where - whether it's being in partnership or parenting... If we're lucky enough to have a job we actually love, even still life happens to us and you have to work to reignite your joy." Is This Thing On? is in cinemas now.

That has been the entire tenor of his three-day visit to China as the former human rights lawyer-turned prime minister seeks tor reset Britain's relationship with China. Ask him about Donald Trump's warning that it's "very dangerous" for the UK to seek closer ties with China, and Starmer swerves. Ask him about the plight of the pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, imprisoned in Hong Kong, and he says the issues has been raised, but he doesn't want to go into it. Ask him whether he agrees with Mark Carney critique that the middle powers need to work together to counter the rise of great powers - the US and China, he distances. He is, if you like, making pragmatic choices to find favour with the big beast nations - be it on Jimmy Lai, or the building of a super embassy for China, or allowing Trump to troll him on a variety of subjects according to his fancy. Starmer keeps his head down and ploughs on. His supporters say this pragmatism delivers results, be it a better trade deal with the US, or the prospect of great investment and trade with the world's second-biggest economy China. His detractors argue that the UK is supine and the prime minister is leaving his country to the mercy of much bigger powers. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sees a third way. "Great powers can afford, for now, to go it alone. They have the market size, the military capacity and the leverage to dictate terms. Middle powers do not. The middle powers must act together, because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu," he told the annual Davos summit earlier this month. As Trump comes for Carney - his recent visit to China and narrow trade deals prompted Trump to threaten 100% tariffs - Starmer ducks for cover. When I asked him in Shanghai whether he agreed with Carney's critique of the shifting global order, well he does not. "I've talked to Mark Carney a lot, but we're living in a very volatile world. "My compass is always the national interest of the United Kingdom, and I'm very clear that that means that we maintain and build on our close relationship with the US; that we build a stronger and closer relationship with Europe, but that we also are confident and engaging outwardly and that means with China." "I take the view that it's in the UK's national interest to maintain our relationship with the US. "It's close on defence, security, intelligence, actually on trade and prosperity as well. "On Europe, I want to do more on defence and security and one trade. But on the outgoing world, I mean China as well. We need to be outward, engaging. And that's been the stance of the government since the beginning." As Starmer tows a line, Trump is rattled by the behaviour of allies. "I think its very dangerous for them to do that," he said when asked about the UK seeking closer ties with China. But he reserved most of his ire for Canada: "It's even more dangerous, I think, for Canada to get into business with China. Canada is not doing well. They're doing very poorly, and you can't look at China as the answer." Read more from Sky News:Sir Keir Starmer in China: What will be on the table?China lifts sanctions on MPs and peersChina trip's exquisite optics for 'world's most reliable superpower' But the UK is looking to China as part of the answer as it deepens trade ties, and the three-day tour was an exercise in trying to put differences aside as Starmer seeks a reset that the UK needs more than Beijing. Starmer comes away from China with sanctions on six parliamentarians, barred from visiting China for speaking out on human rights issues, lifted. There is a tariff cut on whiskey imports from 10% to 5%, and the deal in principle for visa-free travel for up to 30 days - a big win for business. It is, the No 10 delegation says, "not a one-and-done trip", but the beginning of a deeper reset. The prime minister told me that he hoped President Xi would visit in the UK in 2027 when it hosts the G20. It will be the first time in over 10 years that the Chinese leader has set foot on British soil. But the reasons for freezing relations remain. For all the warm handshakes and words, there are deep differences and areas of discomfort between Britain's democracy and China's autocracy. Rifts between the two nations were in part caused in response to China's crackdown in Hong Kong. The imprisonment of British pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai remains a contentious issue. Keir Starmer says he raised the matter with President Xi. When I asked if he specifically raised Lai's name, he said yes. But as for Lai's release, the PM said he wouldn't get into the deals. "I am absolutely clear about, the raising, the manner in which we raised it and the importance of raising it. What you can't do is sit back at home with your head in the sand saying, I'm not going to talk to you…if you're just sitting outside the room, refuse to engage, you can't even have the conversation." But there are plenty of opponents back home who disagree with the engagement. Nusrat Ghani, one of the five MPs sanctioned in 2021, posted on X: "MPs agreed that the Chinese Communist Party was orchestrating a genocide against the Uyghur people. The sanctions were meant to intimidate us MPs and prevent us from doing our jobs without fear or favour. Bartering our MP sanctions doesn't change those facts nor help others in the UK targeted by CCP and sanctioned by them." Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, has also been highly critical, concerned about national security, the crackdown on political freedoms in Hong Kong and Chinese "undermining" of the UK economy - be it through cheap Chinese goods that undermine British manufacturing, overreliance on Chinese technology or Chinese influence in critical infrastructure. So when the UK hailed a $15bn (£12bn) investment in AstraZeneca on the trip over, having paused a £200m investment at a Cambridge research site last September which was due to create 1,000 jobs, shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith was blunt in his assessment. "AstraZeneca's a great British company but under this government it's investing everywhere in the world other than its UK home. When we are losing investment to communist China, alarm bells should be ringing in No 10 Downing Street." Others ask what has he actually come back with? He has not secured the scale of trade deals struck by PM Carney, and I am told by one person in the UK delegation that after Britain's snub of President Xi, it will take some time to rebuild ties. But for Starmer, the prize is deepening economic ties, more investment and trade. For a British prime minister struggling to grow this economy, drumming up more business with the world's second largest economy - even if you don't much like its political system, or choice of allies such as Russia - can be chalked up as a win. You can perhaps swallow some of that if you can agree, as Starmer did on Thursday, to launch a "feasibility study" on a bilateral services pact. The UK had a £10bn surplus in services with China in the year to last June. It is a market ripe for growth. For this former human rights lawyer turned self-avowed pragmatist, drumming up business will both take priority over obvious differences around human rights, espionage and China's continued support of Russia during the years of war in Ukraine. Carney argues that middle powers need to push back the superpowers, but Starmer seems happy to try to comply. It matters less to him if he is at the mercy of the US or China, if it means he can help deliver back home. The Chinese will next month welcome in the year of the horse in 2026, a creature which in their zodiac represents action, speed and breakthrough. Starmer is going to need all of that in spades if he is to usher in a year that will cut the cost of living back home. He will leave Shanghai with the hope that this visit might help - but it's going to require a lot more work, not just with Beijing, but with his other superpower too.

Humphries delivered the first 'perfect leg' of this year's contest to wrap up the second set of an absorbing contest against Woodhouse, who battled back from 3-1 down to take their second-round clash to a decider in Milton Keynes. The defending champion missed a match dart in the fifth set and wasted three more in a tense last set, forcing the match to a final leg, where Humphries held throw to secure a narrow win and set up a meeting with Danny Noppert in the last eight. Winmau World Masters LIVE! Latest updatesLatest Winmau World Masters schedule, resultsDarts in 2026: Key dates, calendar, resultsNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream no contract Noppert thrashed Stephen Bunting in straight sets and Josh Rock brushed aside former world champion Rob Cross 4-1, while Littler breezed into the quarter finals by beating Ross Smith by the same margin in a high-scoring contest. Littler fired a 107.88 average and eight maximums in a match where he was described as 'unplayable' during the opening sets, with 'The Nuke' moving another step closer to securing one of two PDC ranked TV majors missing from his glittering darts CV. Humphries survives scare after nine-dart magic Humphries raced ahead by winning each of the first four legs, including the 141 checkout on D12 to complete his nine-darter - a third on TV in the past 12 months, with both players averaging over 105 as they exchanged the next two sets. Woodhouse fired a 114 finish, survived a match dart on D19 and broke twice during the fifth set before winning the next to threaten a famous victory, as Humphries overcame more missed darts to stutter through with a 54 checkout and 14-darter. "When I hit those two 180s, I just felt like it [the nine-darter] was going to go," Humphries said. "It was a great moment but if I don't win the match it means nothing, so I'm really glad I got the win to go with it. "Luke put me under pressure every single set. He's definitely hit that next peak in his career. I think he knows he's got the game to beat anybody and that's what I said to him: 'The world is your oyster now.'" Littler survived a match dart during his dramatic final-set win over Mike de Decker in the opening round, with 'The Nuke' following that narrow victory with a statement display of power scoring against 16th seed Smith. The world No 1 took just 49 darts to race through the first four legs, with Littler threatening a tournament record when he opened a three-set cushion with a 116 average. Smith - who averaged over 102 and posted six maximums in his loss - battled back to claim the fourth set but missed opportunities to break early in the next, where Littler held throw with 120 and 92 finishes to progress. "I played very well tonight, far better than Friday," said Littler. "That's what I had to do against Ross. We always have brilliant games, so I'm just glad to get through. Me and Josh [Rock] have had some really good games in the past, and hopefully we can have another one." Rock is through to the last eight after closing his 4-1 win over Cross by winning each of the last five legs, while Noppert will face Humphries on Sunday afternoon after dropping just one leg in a dominant victory over an out-of-sorts Bunting. Van Veen reaches last eight as Price battles past Clayton The afternoon session saw Gerwyn Price produce some spectacular finishing as he fought back from two sets down to beat last year's runner-up Jonny Clayton in a seven-set thriller. A stunning 161 in the third set - one for four ton-plus checkouts from Price - moved the match back in his favour, and he missed five match darts in the deciding set before closing out victory with a 14-darter. Price will next face Chris Dobey, who blew a 3-1 lead against Damon Heta before winning by the same margin, with the Englishman producing a crucial 127 checkout on the bullseye to break throw in the final set. Debutant Gian van Veen capitalised on some poor finishing from Nathan Aspinall in a 4-2 victory, with Aspinall outscoring the Dutchman but only converting 19 per cent of his darts at double - missing eight in the final leg. Van Veen's reward is a quarter-final showdown with James Wade, who fought back from 2-0 down to beat Gary Anderson 4-3 and reach the last eight in Milton Keynes for the first time since 2021. Sunday's Winmau World Masters schedule Afternoon Session (1300 GMT)Quarter-Finals (Order to be confirmed)Best of seven setsChris Dobey v Gerwyn PriceLuke Littler v Josh RockGian van Veen v James WadeLuke Humphries v Danny Noppert Evening Session (1900 GMT)Semi-FinalsBest of nine setsLuke Littler/Josh Rock v Chris Dobey/Gerwyn PriceLuke Humphries/Danny Noppert v Gian van Veen/James WadeFinalBest of 11 sets Sky Sports remains the home of the Premier League in 2026, with every night exclusively live along with the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts and more. Stream darts and more top sport with no contract.

Emails released by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday shed new light on the closeness of the relationship between the disgraced financier and Lord Mandelson, who was sacked as British ambassador to Washington last year. The documents include correspondence in September 2009 between Epstein and Lord Mandelson's husband, Reinaldo Avila da Silva, who asked the financier to pay him £10,000 to fund an osteopathy course and other expenses. Epstein responds "I will wire your loan amount immediate'y" [sic]. Epstein files - latest updates A few days later, Mr da Silva, who married Lord Mandelson in 2023, replied "thank you for the money which arrived in my account this morning". Epstein was released from prison in July 2009, having pleaded guilty to trafficking a minor. In separate emails, exchanged in December 2009, Lord Mandelson, then business secretary in Gordon Brown's government, appears to agree to try to change government policy on taxing bankers' bonuses. Coming just 18 months after the great financial crash and subsequent state rescue of banks, the subject was highly contentious. On 9 December 2009, the then chancellor Alistair Darling announced a 50% "super tax" on bonuses, intended to prevent pay being inflated by taxpayer-funded bailouts. In an email exchange on 15 December, in which email addresses are redacted, Epstein asked Mandelson if the policy could be changed. "any [sic] real chance of making the tax only on the cash portion of the bankers bonus," he wrote. Lord Mandelson replied: "Trying hard to amend as I explained to Jes last night. Treasury digging in but I am on case." Epstein responds: "let me know before jes please,,". "Ok. They are not being helpful..." is the reply. "they jpm. or they treasury," asks Epstein. "Treasury" Mandelson replied. "Jes" may be a reference to Jes Staley, the former chief executive of Barclays, who in 2009 was head of JP Morgan's investment bank and a close associate of Epstein's. Mr Staley resigned from Barclays in 2020 after the Financial Conduct Authority launched an investigation into his conduct and the transparency of his disclosures about his relationship with Epstein. Emails discuss career prospects and media coverage Epstein and Lord Mandelson go on to discuss the then prime minister Gordon Brown's prospects at the election due the following May. "gb [sic] needs help in may , not another enemy," writes Epstein. "Or a car crash any earlier," writes Mandelson. The email chain about Mr Brown is one of dozens between Epstein and Mandelson that reveal the closeness and length of the relationship. Other exchanges released by the DoJ show the pair sharing regular messages about their whereabouts, making arrangements to meet in person, discussing Lord Mandelson's career options following Labour's 2010 election defeat, and joking about media coverage. Read more:Epstein files: The key findings so farAnalysis: Saying everything and nothing at the same time In one, Lord Mandelson asks Epstein's view of his joining the Facebook board. In another, Epstein sent a link to a Guardian article that proposed Lord Mandelson as a candidate to lead the International Monetary Fund, despite his having no central banking experience. Epstein writes that he hopes the reporter "you encouraged to write this" is "cute". "As it happens, I didn't. The Treasury did." replies Lord Mandelson. Lord Mandelson, Jes Staley and the Treasury have been approached for comment on the emails. Pictures released of Lord Mandelson in his underwear In separate files, images of Lord Mandelson show the former cabinet minister in his underwear, talking to a woman wearing a bathrobe. Sky News does not know when, where or by whom the photos were taken. A spokesperson for Mandelson told Sky News: "No one can say who or where the photo was taken. Lord Mandelson has absolutely no idea or indeed whether it has any connection to Epstein at all." Appearing in a photo in the Epstein files does not indicate wrongdoing.

For Ahmed, "a musical chairs of... studio execs leaving" meant it's taken 13 years to bring his modern interpretation of Shakespeare's Hamlet to the screen. While the wait has clearly been frustrating for the Oscar-winning actor, he says he's come to realise "this is the time for this story". "Hamlet is feeling the way a lot of us are, you know, he's feeling the world's an unfair place," he tells Sky News. "He's powerless about it. He's being gaslit about it. He's complicit in it... and a lot of people feel that way." Ahmed says he became "obsessed" with the story as a teenager. "I had an amazing English teacher who gave me the play to look at because he saw that I was feeling out of place." Filmed as an action thriller reimagined in modern London, the actor says he'd love the movie to be shown to students instead of the "very-old filmed plays" which have traditionally been shown in schools. Deploying a shaky first-person camera technique, stylistically the adaptation certainly feels edgy and original with Hamlet's iconic "To be or not to be" speech delivered at high speed in a car. "Really, my biggest hope is that they show this to students, that this very visceral version is the one that people have in their minds when they think of a filmed version." It sees Ahmed reunited with his creative collaborator, director Aneil Karia. In 2022 the pair won an Oscar for their short film, The Long Goodbye. Ahmed jokes: "I thought, 'if it wins, I'll take [Hamlet] to him, if it doesn't, I'll delete his number' - and so it turned out alright!" 'Destroyed' from lack of sleep In the past, the actor has admitted being an "obsessive perfectionist" when it comes to the projects he works on. When asked if becoming a dad might have seen a shift in Ahmed's focus and made him a little less intense to work with, the pair crack up laughing. As Karia diplomatically explains: "The creative process is like a long, winding one, right? In the shoot, Riz operates almost entirely on bodily emotional instinct… there is something raw and kind of beautiful about how it goes into that." "It's the edit!" Ahmed chips in, laughing. Ahmed says becoming a new dad while, at the same time, Karia was a father to young kids going through sleep regressions certainly made the shoot feel "a bit more raw". Read more from Sky News:Queen won't tour in US because it's 'a dangerous place'Chris Brown appears in London court over alleged bottle attack "We basically both were completely destroyed with lack of sleep. You know, parents get to that kind of breaking point, they hit that wall. We were going through that during the making of this thing." But, Ahmed says, he leaned into that. "This is a story about fatherhood, so we should have to experience some of that," he explains. "A lot of that intense, irritable unravelling which you'll see on screen - that was just the truth of it. You know, sometimes when you're that exhausted, you bypass the brain. You have to go from instinct, so I think weirdly having families forced us to not be as precious." Hamlet opens in cinemas in the UK on 6 February.

Speaking to the Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips show ahead of its being shown tomorrow, Michelle O'Neill said it was an opportunity for the people of Northern Ireland to "take control of our own fortunes". Ms O'Neill was asked if she could imagine a so-called border poll during her time as first minister, and replied: "Yes, I absolutely can." She said: "I think my party's view is that we should have this by 2030. I think that's only a short way away. "So now is the time for the plan and the preparation." The first minister added: "I don't want done to the people here what was done in relation to Brexit. "Brexit was an economic self-harm, a massive act of economic self-harm. "It was done against the wishes of the people." She said: "We have an ability to take control of our own fortunes. I encourage all political leaders to reach for that together." Her remarks appear to contradict what Ireland's premier Micheal Martin has said about the referendum. In September, the Irish prime minister (taoiseach) said "there won't be a border poll before 2030". Northern Ireland's deputy first minister also appeared on Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips and said the nationalist and republican movements in Northern Ireland have not increased their vote share since Westminster devolved power to Northern Ireland in 1998. Emma Little Pengelly said: "I'm a unionist, we have a Sinn Fein first minister. But I think it's important to say that in Northern Ireland nationalism and republicanism haven't increased their vote from 1998. "Despite democratic change, they're sitting on and around the same percentage that they had in 1998. I think those who want to see the breakup of the union do try to constantly get this momentum. "I have no doubt that you will hear that again because of course to serve their purpose is to try to get that sense of momentum towards that. That doesn't exist in Northern Ireland." The full interviews with Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little Pengelly will be broadcast on Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips from 8.30am.

Questions were starting to be asked about the Gunners' bid to win a first title in 22 years as they went into the match at Elland Road on the back of a run of three league games without a win. However, Arsenal reaffirmed their credentials with a comfortable victory that lifts them seven points clear at the top of the table again ahead of Manchester City and Aston Villa both featuring live on Sky Sports on Sunday. Leeds 0-4 Arsenal - Match report and highlightsAs it happened | Teams | StatsLive Premier League table | Watch FREE PL highlightsGot Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 Merson believes the manner with which Arsenal passed their test at Leeds shows why they will be crowned champions come May. "Arsenal were outstanding," former Gunner Merson said on Soccer Saturday. "There was a lot of pressure on them because I thought if they got beat, the scrutiny was going to increase a lot. However, they have gone seven points clear again with a win at a really hard place to go in Elland Road." "At times, it was like boys vs men," he added. "Arsenal just brushed Leeds aside. It was an A+ performance. "I can't emphasise how good a result and performance it was. "Elland Road was rocking at the start of the game but once Arsenal got into the game, they were dominant all over the pitch. "The squad is just phenomenal. Noni Madueke comes in for Bukayo Saka and gets two assists. There were five players that came on in Gabriel Martinelli, Eberechi Eze, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus and Riccardo Calafiori - what team don't they get in? "Man City now have to go to Tottenham and win. For me, that was the game that won Arsenal the Premier League." 'Every game is a cup final' Arsenal followed up goalless league draws against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest with last week's home defeat to Manchester United, prompting suggestions they were feeling the pressure in pursuit of their first domestic title since 2004. But they made it eight straight Champions League wins in midweek to reach the last 16, beating Kairat 3-2, and there was no sign of any nerves in west Yorkshire. "Off the back of the last three performances we knew how big today was," Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice told Soccer Saturday. "To win 4-0 is a massive win for us. "We can control what we can control and we have to keep winning games and keep pushing. What will be will be. "So far we are top in the Premier League and won eight out of eight in the Champions League. We can't complain about where we are. We are in a really strong position, we know as players we have a really good squad. "Every game is a cup final. We have a long four months ahead but we are prepared. Let's keep going and give it a good go." Arteta: Arsenal showed how much they want success Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said his side delivered a statement win at Leeds to get their Premier League title challenge back on track. Martin Zubimendi and Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow's own goal put Arsenal 2-0 up at the interval before second-half efforts from Viktor Gyokeres and substitute Gabriel Jesus got Mikel Arteta's side back on track. The Gunners made it eight straight wins against Leeds and remain unbeaten against them in 16 matches, stretching back to 2003, while they have not lost at Elland Road since November 2000. "We're very happy, obviously," Arteta said. "A very impressive performance, a very impressive result. "And in the context that we've done it. We knew about the difficulty of the game and the opponent that we're facing, with a recent form and the style of play that they have at the moment, the energy that the stadium brings. "And then the fact that after three results that didn't go our way in the league, we really wanted to show how much we wanted it. And I think we said something on that today." Farke: We faced the best team in Europe Daniel Farke was full of praise for Arsenal's performance at Elland Road as Leeds suffered only a second defeat in 11 games in all competitions, suggesting the Gunners are the best team in Europe. "Congratulations to Arsenal. Deserved win today. We have to accept the better team won this game. "We were also realistic before, we faced the best side currently in Europe. There's a reason why this team is sitting top of the Premier League, with eight wins out of eight in the Champions League. You need a perfect day, but also a bit of luck. We did not have our very best day. "They were on it from first to last second. We have to accept their quality today, there's not too much to interpret from today. "Karl's disappointed with the situation [regarding the own goal]. But the key was today we didn't find the solutions to create chances and score goals. "Set pieces are a big topic for them. We have a few too many away. We have to defend all the corners pretty spot on. If you concede two goals like this, against the best side in Europe, it was always going to be a long afternoon." Analysis: Arsenal embracing title race noise Sky Sports' Sam Blitz at Elland Road: After last weekend's defeat to Manchester United, Mikel Arteta held a meeting with his Arsenal players this week. The meeting was "beautiful", according to the Arsenal boss, and the topic was how his squad would handle the noise. Arsenal's form was dipping. The league's best defence was leaking goals and the attack was dwindling, with debates about who should be centre forward, and who should play behind him in attacking midfield. They then lost Bukayo Saka in the warm-up at Leeds and with Mikel Merino also out, the injury topic was emerging again. They even had change last last-minute travel plans to Leeds on Friday. Lots of problems have threatened to derail Arsenal recently, but instead they have come through their sticky patch. After that meeting, seven goals have gone in - centre forward options Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus all scoring. Their defence is firming up again, with Leeds limited to just one shot on target. Martin Odegaard came off the bench and played big roles in goals three and four at Elland Road. Noni Madueke's stand-in display showed Arsenal cannot be badly affected by a Saka blow, and they are not as reliant on him like in previous seasons. Yes, it's only Kairat Almaty and Leeds - but the opposition is almost irrelevant when it comes to Arteta's side. Their biggest threat to the title is themselves - it's often quipped that only Arsenal can stop Arsenal winning the title. After some clear-the-air talks, the Gunners seem to be embracing the noise, and they're enjoying their football again.