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Sunak’s legacy – NI detached from UK
TUV leader Jim Allister says Rishi Sunak's visit to Northern Ireland highlights the need for full reunification of the UK, arguing the Windsor Framework sustains EU law supremacy and that the Safeguarding the Union promises have not been delivered.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sunak’s legacy – NI detached from UK (opens in a new tab)
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GAA spin cannot obscure reality of Casement public money grab
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle says a report on Casement Park is an attempt to distract from GAA demands for public money, arguing the GAA should receive the 2011 ring-fenced £36.2 million. He says Euro 2028 should leave a football legacy and that the sub-regional football fund was not increased.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park funding report and sub-regional stadium funding announcement Original release: GAA spin cannot obscure reality of Casement public money grab (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcomes general election
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes the announcement of a general election, saying it will be a contest between those who back UK unity and those who want Northern Ireland treated as part of the EU. He says TUV goes in on equal citizenship and promotes its linkup with Reform UK.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK general election announcement May 2024 Original release: TUV welcomes general election (opens in a new tab)
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Let's Make NI Work
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the Government is running out of steam ahead of the General Election and argues that the next government must ensure Northern Ireland benefits as part of the UK rather than remaining subject to EU laws in some areas. He says the DUP will campaign to strengthen the…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Let's Make NI Work (opens in a new tab)
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MLAs welcome NI Football Fund
DUP MLAs Alan Robinson and Maurice Bradley welcome Communities Minister Gordon Lyons's announcement of £36.2m for Northern Ireland football stadia, plus grassroots funding and a national training centre. They say delays since 2011 have been too long and urge the application process to open quickly.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Communities Minister Gordon Lyons £36.2m football stadia funding announcement Original release: MLAs welcome NI Football Fund (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Leader comments on General Election announcement
The Ulster Unionist Party's leader Doug Beattie MC MLA responds to the Prime Minister's announcement of a General Election date, urging Northern Ireland voters to choose change and backing UUP candidates at Westminster for a long-term pro-union vision.
Constitutional affairs Issue: UK general election announcement May 2024 Original release: Ulster Unionist Leader comments on General Election announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Lord Hay welcomes progress on British Nationality Bill
DUP peer Lord Hay of Ballyore welcomes the advance of the British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill at Second Reading in the Lords, saying it would let Republic of Ireland-born residents of Northern Ireland register as British and address a long-standing imbalance.
Constitutional affairs Issue: British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill Second Reading in House of Lords Original release: Lord Hay welcomes progress on British Nationality Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Government party candidates must tell the truth on Western Rail Corridor position – MEP MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls on candidates from the government parties in the European elections to publicly commit their parties to reopening the Western Rail Corridor, including the Galway to Sligo line. He says Sinn Féin fully supports the project and would press for it at national and…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Government party candidates must tell the truth on Western Rail Corridor position – MEP MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Givan needs to reflect on division the DUP has brought to Unionism
TUV spokesperson accuses DUP leader Paul Givan of arrogance and of dividing Unionism, citing the 2021 Ulster Day declaration, his manifesto's Seven Tests pledge, and a High Court ruling on UK migrant-deterrent measures not applying to Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Paul Givan Belfast Telegraph attack on TUV over Unionist division Original release: Givan needs to reflect on division the DUP has brought to Unionism (opens in a new tab)
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Foreign Secretary comments reveal extent of UK sovereignty handover to Brussels
TUV councillor Jonathan McCauley says Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron's Gibraltar comments show the UK has handed sovereignty over Northern Ireland to Brussels, citing the Protocol's lack of a termination clause and EU court primacy over legacy and Rwanda legislation.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron's comments on Gibraltar treaty sovereignty Original release: Foreign Secretary comments reveal extent of UK sovereignty handover to Brussels (opens in a new tab)
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Audit Office report highlights reality of Sea Border
TUV Carrick Councillor David Clarke says the Audit Office report shows the Irish Sea border will continue, with permanent border inspection posts due by 2025, contrary to DUP leader Gavin Robinson's claim that all checks will be removed in the autumn.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Audit Office report on Irish Sea border inspection posts Original release: Audit Office report highlights reality of Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
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Local councils must seize Narrow Water Bridge opportunity – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard calls on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council to work with local agencies on projects around the Narrow Water Bridge. He also urges better local roads, paths and cycle routes and more investment in Kilbroney Forest Park.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Local councils must seize Narrow Water Bridge opportunity – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol is towing NI out of the Union
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking at a Ballyclare rally, says the Protocol is pulling Northern Ireland out of the Union after this week's High Court judgement on immigration laws. He calls on the DUP to disavow the Donaldson Deal and says unionism must choose to fight back against EU rule.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: High Court Belfast ruling on Rwanda scheme in Northern Ireland Original release: Protocol is towing NI out of the Union (opens in a new tab)
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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have failed to recognise the Western Rail Corridor as an asset – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands North-West Chris MacManus accuses Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of paying lip service to reopening the Western Rail Corridor, after a Sligo conference heard a Dr John Bradley report calling for the Galway-Sligo line to reopen.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Dr John Bradley report calling for Galway-Sligo rail line reopening Original release: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have failed to recognise the Western Rail Corridor as an asset – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael blocking development in the Midlands North West – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus accuses successive Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael governments of failing to invest properly in the Midlands North West, citing housing and transport deficiencies. He says Sinn Féin is committed to reopening the Western Rail Corridor and delivering large-scale social and…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael blocking development in the Midlands North West – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Utter Confusion between NI Executive & NIO
Ulster Unionist MLA and DAERA Committee Chair Tom Elliott calls the situation over animal health powers 'a fiasco', saying Westminster officials dispute DAERA Minister Muir's position on who controls disease prevention under the Windsor Framework regulations. He says the committee will invite both…
Constitutional affairs Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Windsor Framework animal health powers dispute between DAERA and Westminster Original release: Utter Confusion between NI Executive & NIO (opens in a new tab)
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Rise in race hate crimes reinforces need for new Race Relations Strategy, says Alliance TEO representatives
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan say a reported rise in race hate incidents in 2023/24, shown in PSNI and NISRA figures, makes the case for publishing and implementing a revised race relations framework and modernised laws, and urge the First and deputy First Minister to act.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI and NISRA race hate incident figures for 2023/24 Original release: Rise in race hate crimes reinforces need for new Race Relations Strategy, says Alliance TEO representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Major questions for Dublin and Home Office following illegal migrant revelations
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe says a Garda Commissioner report on illegal migrants returned to Belfast and Holyhead raises questions for Dublin and the Home Office, accusing Dublin of hypocrisy over the border and the Home Office of a joint operation with gardaí. He claims Northern Ireland is being…
Immigration International affairs Issue: Garda Commissioner report on illegal migrant returns to Belfast and Holyhead Original release: Major questions for Dublin and Home Office following illegal migrant revelations (opens in a new tab)
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More work needed on restraint and seclusion guidance, say Mathison and Nicholl
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Kate Nicholl say more work is needed on the Department of Education's draft statutory guidance on restraint and seclusion in schools, citing concerns over SEND children, teacher training and misalignment with Department of Health guidance.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Department of Education draft restraint and seclusion statutory guidance Original release: More work needed on restraint and seclusion guidance, say Mathison and Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Call for action against ‘deep fake’ content influencing elections
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls for action against AI-generated 'deep fake' video and other offensive content, particularly where it could be used to influence the General Election outcome. He raised the issue with the Minister for Women and Equalities in Parliament and urges continued action and…
Disability and equality Original release: Call for action against ‘deep fake’ content influencing elections (opens in a new tab)