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Robinson’s folly
TUV leader Jim Allister says Peter Robinson's intervention is orchestrated and his analysis flawed, arguing that unionists cannot secure further Protocol changes through Stormont because Sinn Féin holds an entrenched veto.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Peter Robinson intervention on Stormont and the Protocol Original release: Robinson’s folly (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson launched like a political distress flare to save DUP from itself
UUP leader Lord Empey says Peter Robinson's intervention is a bid to help the DUP escape a dead end it created, arguing the Stormont boycott has failed and blaming the DUP for backing Brexit and the Irish Sea border.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Peter Robinson intervention on Stormont and the Protocol Original release: Robinson launched like a political distress flare to save DUP from itself (opens in a new tab)
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‘Workers and families continue to pay the price for one party’s boycott’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the British government's withholding of Levelling Up funding for the north, tied to the DUP's Executive boycott, is disgraceful. He calls for locally elected ministers to return to the Executive to press for more money for public services.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: British government withholding Levelling Up funding from Northern Ireland Original release: ‘Workers and families continue to pay the price for one party’s boycott’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Self-determination and unity referenda are in the national interest – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the next phase of the peace process requires tackling sectarianism, repurposing institutions and preparing for Irish unity, urging a Citizens Assembly on reunification and calling self‑determination and unity referenda in the national interest, as outlined in the ‘A
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Publication of ‘A New Ireland for All’ policy Original release: Self-determination and unity referenda are in the national interest – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, reflecting on people lost to violence or suicide and pledging to end discrimination and targeted violence against trans and gender-diverse people, while calling for action after attending a Belfast City Hall event.
Disability and equality Original release: Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: DUP boycott costing Northern Ireland millions
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna says the UK Government's exclusion of Northern Ireland from the latest Levelling Up funding round shows the cost of the DUP's refusal to return to Stormont. She claims the boycott gave Westminster cover to underinvest and calls for a return to power-sharing.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: British government withholding Levelling Up funding from Northern Ireland Original release: Hanna: DUP boycott costing Northern Ireland millions (opens in a new tab)
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Non-teaching staff deserve fair pay and employment terms - Allen
UUP Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE MLA calls on EA and the Westminster government to resolve the non-teaching staff pay dispute, and has written to the Secretary of State urging funding be allocated now rather than awaiting restoration of Stormont.
Education Economy and employment Issue: School support staff strike over pay on 16 November 2023 Original release: Non-teaching staff deserve fair pay and employment terms - Allen (opens in a new tab)
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TUV chairman welcomes Braverman’s highlighting of Protocol betrayal
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe welcomes Suella Braverman's criticism of the Prime Minister over the Northern Ireland Protocol, saying Rishi Sunak broke a commitment on the Protocol Bill. He says Unionists should not return to Stormont until the government addresses their concerns on the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Suella Braverman's public letter on Northern Ireland Protocol commitments Original release: TUV chairman welcomes Braverman’s highlighting of Protocol betrayal (opens in a new tab)
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£27million paid to date through Victims Pension Scheme: Pengelly
DUP MLA Emma Little Pengelly welcomes the release of £27million to victims and survivors so far through the Victims Pension Scheme and urges all eligible people to apply. She says about 300 applications lack a psychological injury, pointing to lasting mental health burdens from the Troubles.
Community relations and legacy Social security and welfare Original release: £27million paid to date through Victims Pension Scheme: Pengelly (opens in a new tab)
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Allister writes to Lord Hunt over “assault on the integrity of the United Kingdom”
TUV leader Jim Allister writes to the Lords Statutory Instrument Scrutiny Committee urging it to require the plant health regulations on potato imports to respect Northern Ireland's constitutional position, objecting to NI being classed as a 'third country' for trade with Great Britain.
Constitutional affairs Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Plant health potato imports regulations classing Northern Ireland as third country Original release: Allister writes to Lord Hunt over “assault on the integrity of the United Kingdom” (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Barry McKee welcomes NIPSO report on TPOs
Green Party NI Councillor Barry McKee welcomes the NIPSO report on tree protection orders, noting only one of 369 reported breaches led to enforcement. He calls on Ards and North Down Council to ensure planning decisions on TPOs comply with the Aarhus Convention on public access and participation.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: NIPSO report on tree protection in the planning system Original release: Cllr Barry McKee welcomes NIPSO report on TPOs (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns attack on women in Belfast City Centre
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a recent assault on two women in central Belfast and wishes both victims a swift recovery. She calls for a collective effort to end violence against women and girls and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast City Centre assault on two women Original release: Hargey condemns attack on women in Belfast City Centre (opens in a new tab)
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‘Urgent action plan needed to tackle Lough Neagh crisis’ – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan calls for an urgent, coordinated action plan to tackle toxic algae in Lough Neagh, following an all-party meeting on the lough. He also backs extending NI Water's remit to cover the lough and public ownership of Lough Neagh.
Environment and climate Issue: All-party meeting on Lough Neagh toxic algae crisis Original release: ‘Urgent action plan needed to tackle Lough Neagh crisis’ – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Reshuffle speaks to a government out of ideas and running out of road
TUV leader Jim Allister says Rishi Sunak's appointment of David Cameron in a reshuffle shows a government out of ideas, and argues it signals no intent to restore Northern Ireland's place in the UK or to undo the Windsor Framework's constitutional effects. He claims this gives Unionists no…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sunak government reshuffle appointing David Cameron Original release: Reshuffle speaks to a government out of ideas and running out of road (opens in a new tab)
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The Protocol is Sinn Fein’s means to the end of Irish unity
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Protocol has greatly aided moves towards Irish unity by pulling Northern Ireland into the EU/ROI economic orbit, and warns unionists against operating a Protocol-subservient Stormont or enthroning a Sinn Féin First Minister.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: The Protocol is Sinn Fein’s means to the end of Irish unity (opens in a new tab)
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More support must be provided to relieve the burden on unpaid carers, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA urges greater support for unpaid carers after a Carers NI report found 48% of those surveyed had experienced depression symptoms and 79% often felt lonely. She points to disrupted respite since the pandemic and a shortage of social and community care…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Carers NI report on unpaid carers' wellbeing Original release: More support must be provided to relieve the burden on unpaid carers, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Presidential Address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2023
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, in her Ard Fheis address, pledges to fix housing through rent cuts, a three-year ban on rent increases and more homes, and claims a €1.3 billion shortfall now exists in health funding.
Housing Health Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Presidential Address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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One party’s reckless boycott hurting workers, businesses and public services – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says the boycott of the Northern Ireland Executive by another party is harming workers, businesses and public services after floods devastated parts of South Down, and urges immediate restoration of the Executive and cooperation among all parties.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: South Down flooding and Executive boycott affecting services Original release: One party’s reckless boycott hurting workers, businesses and public services – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin ready to lead government for change – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the party is ready to lead a government for change, calling for a government that will fix housing and healthcare, build a fairer economy and respond to young people's challenges. He also urges unconvinced voters to take part in discussion on Irish reunification.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin ready to lead government for change – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill addresses 2023 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis in Athlone
Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O'Neill addresses the 2023 Ard Fheis in Athlone, urging the DUP to end its Assembly boycott and restore the Executive so ministers can tackle public sector pay, waiting lists and childcare.
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Michelle O’Neill addresses 2023 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis in Athlone (opens in a new tab)