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DUP failing Unionism - Empey
Lord Empey, Ulster Unionist Peer, says the DUP is failing Unionism by its Stormont boycott over the NI Protocol and Windsor Framework, citing poll figures showing Unionist voters are now a minority. He responds to Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's call to 'finish the job'.
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP Stormont boycott and opinion poll on Unionist support Original release: DUP failing Unionism - Empey (opens in a new tab)
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Lucid Talk Poll shows unionists won’t be fooled
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes a Lucid Talk poll that he says shows hardening unionist opinion against the Protocol, and claims unionists see through the Windsor Framework, which he calls a whitewash.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lucid Talk poll on unionist opinion of the Protocol Original release: Lucid Talk Poll shows unionists won’t be fooled (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges Sinn Fein hypocrisy
TUV leader Jim Allister says Sinn Féin's attendance at the Coronation will be judged on whether its leader takes part in the public oath of loyalty to the King during the service, and calls the attendance hypocrisy if she does not.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Michelle O'Neill attendance at King Charles III coronation Original release: TUV challenges Sinn Fein hypocrisy (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - “Help us finish the job”
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, canvassing in Causeway Coast & Glens, urges voters to back DUP candidates in the 18 May council elections, saying a strong mandate is needed to finish the job on the Windsor Framework and secure a return to the Executive.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Windsor Framework DUP assessment ahead of 2023 council elections Original release: Sir Jeffrey - “Help us finish the job” (opens in a new tab)
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Mobilise in support of fair pay, public services & power-sharing on May Day – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, Workers Rights spokesperson and National Party Chairperson, urges trade unionists and community groups to join the May Day march to Belfast City Hall for fair pay and public services. He blames the UK government budget and the DUP's boycott of the Executive for the…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: Mobilise in support of fair pay, public services & power-sharing on May Day – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland can be a European leader of prosperity, peace and hope – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD urges Ireland to position itself as a European leader in prosperity, peace and hope, in an address in Brussels. She argues EU membership should be driven by solidarity, affordable housing, public healthcare and education, and rejects calls to abandon…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Ireland can be a European leader of prosperity, peace and hope – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Tory Budget devastating for workers, families and economy – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the UK Budget imposed today will devastate public services, the economy, workers and families, with education and economy spending cut and health funding flatlined. He blames the DUP's boycott of the Executive and calls for the Assembly and Executive to be restored.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: British government cuts to Northern Ireland education budget 2023/24 Original release: Tory Budget devastating for workers, families and economy – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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TUV responds to budget announcement
TUV leader Jim Allister accuses Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris of using the budget to pressure Unionists over Stormont and the Protocol, and says Stormont's own mismanagement and failure to agree a budget contributed to the shortfall, citing DFI spending on cycle lanes over road maintenance.
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Issue: British government cuts to Northern Ireland education budget 2023/24 Original release: TUV responds to budget announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Tory budget proposals ‘devastating, immoral and indefensible’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the British Secretary of State's budget proposals will hit the most vulnerable hardest and calls for the Executive to be restored urgently, blaming the DUP's boycott for the budget. He is meeting Chris Heaton-Harris and other main parties at Hillsborough.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: British government cuts to Northern Ireland education budget 2023/24 Original release: Tory budget proposals ‘devastating, immoral and indefensible’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin and Michelle O’Neill are Wrong to attend British King’s Coronation - Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill is wrong to attend the King's coronation, citing the expected Legacy Bill amnesty for British military personnel and the King's past role in the Parachute Regiment.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Michelle O'Neill attendance at King Charles III coronation Original release: Sinn Féin and Michelle O’Neill are Wrong to attend British King’s Coronation - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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President Biden visit has refocused international attention on Ireland – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Cathaoirleach and South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney says US President Biden's visit refocused international attention on the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary and calls on the DUP to decide quickly on returning to the Executive. He warns that cost-of-living pressures and…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: President Biden's visit to Ireland and Agreement 25 conference Original release: President Biden visit has refocused international attention on Ireland – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Autism and other services should be provided as standard in council facilities, says Kane
Alliance candidate Lee Kane, standing in Ballymoney for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, urges that autism, ADHD and learning disability-friendly services be standard across council facilities. He also backs Changing Places toilets in council buildings and carer-friendly workplace…
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Autism and other services should be provided as standard in council facilities, says Kane (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Irreversible damage to public services must be stopped
SDLP Stormont Leader Matthew O’Toole MLA warns that cuts to public services will cause irreversible hardship for those least able to cope, and urges Assembly parties to form an Executive immediately to take back control of budget decisions, following a letter from public sector chairs to the…
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Issue: Public Sector Chairs forum challenge to Secretary of State over public spending cuts Original release: O’Toole: Irreversible damage to public services must be stopped (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI enforcement of stalking legislation welcome, says Egan, marking one year since its introduction
Alliance spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes PSNI enforcement of the Protection from Stalking Act, citing 88 arrests and 47 charges since April 2022, and calls for the Violence Against Women and Girls strategy to be unblocked by restoring the institutions.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI figures on arrests and charges under the Protection from Stalking Act Original release: PSNI enforcement of stalking legislation welcome, says Egan, marking one year since its introduction (opens in a new tab)
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Largest ever team of Sinn Féin candidates to stand in 18 May council election – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the party is fielding its largest ever team of candidates for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in the 18 May election, contesting every District Electoral Area and aiming to elect more councillors.
Local government Disability and equality Original release: Largest ever team of Sinn Féin candidates to stand in 18 May council election – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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DUP boycott of institutions delaying introduction of paid miscarriage leave – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the DUP's boycott of the institutions is delaying paid miscarriage leave, now deferred until at least 2025 because the regulations needed to commence it cannot be introduced. She calls for the Executive to be restored.
Economy and employment Disability and equality Issue: Deferral of paid miscarriage leave commencement until at least 2025 Original release: DUP boycott of institutions delaying introduction of paid miscarriage leave – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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We will only move forward together
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says Northern Ireland and its elected representatives must move forward together, as the Prime Minister recently said, and argues unionism must also unite after division let a non-unionist win a North Antrim seat. She points to unionist representatives in South…
Constitutional affairs Original release: We will only move forward together (opens in a new tab)
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Twin track approach of restoring institutions and dealing with Windsor Framework challenges required – Beattie
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MLA calls for a twin-track approach: restoring devolution at Stormont while continuing to press on Windsor Framework concerns. He urges the Prime Minister to set out his intentions and the Statutory Instruments under consideration, arguing uncertainty is delaying the…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Framework Statutory Instruments and restoration of Stormont Executive Original release: Twin track approach of restoring institutions and dealing with Windsor Framework challenges required – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Unionism needs to influence our future directly from Stormont – Nicholson
UUP Vice-Chair and former MEP Jim Nicholson urges unionism to stop relying on wish-list politics and to push for influence through a restored Stormont, rejecting a return to Direct Rule. He says the Windsor Framework still needs fixing and that the DUP's conditions remain unmet.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework House of Commons votes Original release: Unionism needs to influence our future directly from Stormont – Nicholson (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - "We must get the foundations right"
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP responds to the Prime Minister's comments, saying devolution must rest on support from both unionists and nationalists and that the DUP stands ready to work with the Government to restore the Assembly. He rejects reform that excludes unionists.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Prime Minister's comments on devolution and institutional reform, April 2023 Original release: Sir Jeffrey - "We must get the foundations right" (opens in a new tab)