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UUP leadership has questions to answer over GFA commitment following Collins' comments, says Bradshaw
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw says the UUP must clarify its position on the Good Friday Agreement after North Down candidate Colonel Tim Collins backed leaving the European Court of Human Rights, which she argues would undermine the agreement's policing and justice reforms.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Tim Collins comments on leaving the European Court of Human Rights Original release: UUP leadership has questions to answer over GFA commitment following Collins' comments, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Mutual Enforcement: An idea whose time has come!
The TUV welcomes a statement by former Ulster Unionist MLA and Ulster University economist Dr Esmond Birnie backing Mutual Enforcement as a Windsor Framework alternative. Dr Birnie argues it would avoid the Red Lane, border infrastructure and ongoing spending, while Dr Dan Boucher, TUV candidate…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Esmond Birnie statement on Mutual Enforcement as Windsor Framework alternative Original release: Mutual Enforcement: An idea whose time has come! (opens in a new tab)
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Greater clarity on abortion required
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Department of Health's abortion statistics published today understate figures he obtained through Assembly questions, citing 8,488 abortions since 2020 against 5,497 in the release. He also calls for Northern Ireland data on reasons for abortion and maternal…
Health Issue: Department of Health abortion statistics publication June 2024 Original release: Greater clarity on abortion required (opens in a new tab)
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To actually tackle mental health crisis we must invest in services, says Honeyford
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for increased investment in mental health services after the Public Accounts Committee report on mental health services, saying only £10m was allocated to the Department of Health's strategy in its first three years, £24m below the estimated…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Public Accounts Committee report on Mental Health Services in Northern Ireland Original release: To actually tackle mental health crisis we must invest in services, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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TUV calls on RCN to speak out following Cullen’s shameful failure to condemn murders of nurses
TUV West Tyrone Westminster candidate Stevan Patterson criticises RCN chief Pat Cullen for not condemning the Enniskillen and Omagh murders of nurses and retired healthcare workers, and calls on the Royal College of Nursing to distance itself from her comments.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: TUV calls on RCN to speak out following Cullen’s shameful failure to condemn murders of nurses (opens in a new tab)
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DUP u-turn on Single Market
TUV leader Jim Allister says DUP MLA Deborah Erskine's Assembly disavowal of EU single market subjection under the Donaldson Deal is progress, but accuses the DUP of flip-flopping on sovereignty and Irish Sea border issues.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP Assembly stance on EU law under Donaldson Deal Original release: DUP u-turn on Single Market (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly in Complete Denial About Dual Market Access
TUV's Dr Dan Boucher, TUV/Reform UK PPC for Belfast South and Mid Down, says 'dual market access' is a myth ahead of an SDLP motion, arguing Northern Ireland faces customs and SPS checks on Irish Sea trade with GB. He calls for Mutual Enforcement to manage the border.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: SDLP Opposition Day on dual market access and cross‑border tourism Original release: Assembly in Complete Denial About Dual Market Access (opens in a new tab)
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8 years on from the Brexit referendum it’s time for Unionism to speak clearly
TUV West Tyrone candidate Stevan Patterson calls on voters to treat the 4 July General Election as an unofficial referendum to restore Northern Ireland's place in the Union, arguing the NI Protocol and sea border must be removed.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: 8 years on from the Brexit referendum it’s time for Unionism to speak clearly (opens in a new tab)
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Cathy Gormley-Heenan to chair ‘Irish Unity and the All Island Economy’ event
Sinn Féin announces that Cathy Gormley-Heenan will chair its Commission on the Future of Ireland event on the all-island economy at the Europa Hotel, Belfast, on 28 June. The open discussion will feature senior party finance spokespeople.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Commission on the Future of Ireland all-island economy event announcement Original release: Cathy Gormley-Heenan to chair ‘Irish Unity and the All Island Economy’ event (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol is a dynamo for Irish unity
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Protocol is central to a united Ireland, arguing that about 300 areas of law now align north and south with the Republic and EU, and that the DUP's Stormont return and Donaldson Deal have aided the process. He urges unionists to vote against it on 4 July.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Protocol is a dynamo for Irish unity (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray raises questions about weed killer usage on South Down verges
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray says he is questioning the Department for Infrastructure over widespread weedkiller spraying on South Down roadside verges, which constituents report has left them scorched and wildflower areas damaged. He wants to establish which chemicals were used and how…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: South Down roadside verge weedkiller spraying by Department for Infrastructure Original release: McMurray raises questions about weed killer usage on South Down verges (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition Day focuses on North-South progress and dual market access
SDLP MLA Matthew O’Toole calls on the Economy Minister to produce a dual‑market access strategy and set up a joint Invest NI‑IDA working group, and urges motions for cross‑border healthcare cooperation, extension of all‑island tourism brands and opposition to the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation
Economy and employment Health Issue: SDLP Opposition Day on dual market access and cross‑border tourism Original release: SDLP Opposition Day focuses on North-South progress and dual market access (opens in a new tab)
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Varadkar comments underscore need to restore the Union
TUV candidate Glenn Moore, standing in Mid Ulster as No Sea Border, says Leo Varadkar's comments on making an all-Ireland a political objective show Unionists must make restoring Northern Ireland's full UK place their top priority. He criticises the Sea Border and the DUP's claim to have ended the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Varadkar comments on making an all-Ireland a political objective Original release: Varadkar comments underscore need to restore the Union (opens in a new tab)
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Health minister must bring forward a plan to stabilise NHS dentistry – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins urges the health minister to produce an immediate plan to shore up NHS dental care, warning that practices going private are leaving lower-income patients struggling to get treatment. She calls for a meeting with the British Dental Association.
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Unionists can see through Alliance – Girvan
DUP South Antrim candidate Paul Girvan says Naomi Long's withdrawal from an Ireland's Future 'Pathway to Change' event shows Alliance's stance on Northern Ireland's constitutional position is not neutral, citing Stephen Farry's past engagement with such events.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Naomi Long's Ireland's Future event attendance withdrawal Original release: Unionists can see through Alliance – Girvan (opens in a new tab)
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Time to hold DUP to account
TUV leader Jim Allister and former DUP adviser Dan Boucher call for scrutiny of the DUP's record on the Irish Sea Border ahead of the election, arguing it failed to press for Mutual Enforcement and accepted the Safeguarding the Union deal. They say unionism needs new leadership at Westminster.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Time to hold DUP to account (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: Casement cannot be allowed to slip
SDLP West Belfast Councillor Paul Doherty warns that failing to finish the Casement Park upgrade for the 2028 European Championship would betray west Belfast, after GAA President Jarlath Burns said the work is unlikely to be ready in time. He urges the Executive and British Government to secure…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Jarlath Burns comments on Casement Park benefits for other sports Original release: Doherty: Casement cannot be allowed to slip (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes protection of concessionary fares scheme
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd's announcement protecting the SmartPass free public transport scheme for over-60s, saying it had been threatened by last year's budget cuts.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure minister announcement protecting SmartPass concessionary fares scheme Original release: Boylan welcomes protection of concessionary fares scheme (opens in a new tab)
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‘Casement Park will be built’ – Murphy
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Original release: ‘Casement Park will be built’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Burns comments on Euros sinks pretence of Casement as a project benefiting all, time DUP Minister pulled the plug
TUV's Ann McClure, who is the party secretary and West Belfast Westminster candidate, says GAA comments by Jarlath Burns show the claim that Casement Park benefits other sports is no longer tenable. She urges DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to scrap the project and stop further public…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Jarlath Burns comments on Casement Park benefits for other sports Original release: Burns comments on Euros sinks pretence of Casement as a project benefiting all, time DUP Minister pulled the plug (opens in a new tab)