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Drumcree ruling must mark end of failed Parades Commission approach -…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the Drumcree legal challenge outcome, in which the Parades Commission conceded its decision-making was unlawful, must prompt the Secretary of State to act. He calls for Commissioners responsible to be removed and an independent review of parade governance and the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree legal challenge outcome and Parades Commission concession Original release: Drumcree ruling must mark end of failed Parades Commission approach -… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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LOCKHART: SEISMIC DRUMCREE VICTORY MUST LEAD TO RESIGNATIONS OF ALL…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart welcomes a legal challenge over Drumcree, calling it a seismic victory after 28 years, and calls for the Parades Commission's members to resign. She says she is writing to the Secretary of State to request their removal and to the Prime Minister seeking an independent review…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree legal challenge outcome and Parades Commission concession Original release: LOCKHART: SEISMIC DRUMCREE VICTORY MUST LEAD TO RESIGNATIONS OF ALL… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Milne welcomes progress on Safer Journeys to School Programme
Sinn Féin councillor Ian Milne welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's plans to bring road safety legislation to the Executive protecting children at bus stops and on school journeys under the Safer Journeys to School Programme. He commends the minister and pays tribute to families who lost…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister plans school bus overtaking legislation Original release: Milne welcomes progress on Safer Journeys to School Programme (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Allister Vindicated as UK Carbon Levy Hits Ferry Passengers
TUV MP Jim Allister KC says P&O Ferries' confirmation of a £10 surcharge on coach bookings between Cairnryan and Larne shows his earlier warnings about the UK carbon trading scheme extension to shipping were justified. He calls the costs unfair to Northern Ireland passengers and businesses and…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: P&O Ferries £10 coach surcharge linked to UK Emissions Trading Scheme Original release: Allister Vindicated as UK Carbon Levy Hits Ferry Passengers (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Elliott: Court ruling proves Orangemen were entitled to equality before the law
Ulster Unionist Party Chair Lord Tom Elliott welcomes the High Court's quashing of the Parades Commission's Drumcree determination, saying it vindicates Portadown District LOL No. 1 and establishes equality before the law for Orangemen. He calls for dignity and good-faith engagement from all…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree legal challenge outcome and Parades Commission concession Original release: Elliott: Court ruling proves Orangemen were entitled to equality before the law (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson responds to High Court ruling on Drumcree
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA responds to the High Court decision quashing a Parades Commission ruling on the Drumcree marching route, warning against reopening old divisions. He calls for time to understand the judgment and for the Secretary of State to review it and the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree legal challenge outcome and Parades Commission concession Original release: Tennyson responds to High Court ruling on Drumcree (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy, Windsor Framework and Stormont reform should be the focus of Dublin visit – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard urges the Irish and British governments to prioritise legacy, the Windsor Framework and Stormont reform during Chris Bryant's first official Dublin visit. He calls for a legacy process based on the Stormont House Agreement and accuses the DUP of repeated obstruction.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Chris Bryant first official visit to Dublin Original release: Legacy, Windsor Framework and Stormont reform should be the focus of Dublin visit – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State Needs to Challenge Dublin, Not Seek Its Approval
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on the Secretary of State to raise the Narrow Water bombing evidence with Dublin and seek an apology from the Irish Republic, accusing the Government of seeking Dublin's approval on legacy proposals and the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Secretary of State Needs to Challenge Dublin, Not Seek Its Approval (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Minister must make up for lost time on school bus safety legislation
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA warns that school bus safety laws must not run out of time before the Assembly mandate ends, after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said she plans legislation on overtaking halted buses in the autumn, pending Executive approval. He…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister plans school bus overtaking legislation Original release: McNulty: Minister must make up for lost time on school bus safety legislation (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Bunting to represent Northern Ireland at national terrorism victims’…
Community relations and legacy Original release: Bunting to represent Northern Ireland at national terrorism victims’… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Diana Armstrong is new AERA committee chair
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong, Fermanagh and South Tyrone, says she will chair the Assembly's agriculture and environment committee, replacing Robbie Butler, and pledges to hold the Department to account on farm affordability, bovine TB, mental health and the Dilapidation Bill.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Diana Armstrong appointed chair of AERA committee Original release: Diana Armstrong is new AERA committee chair (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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British Government continuing to obstruct truth and justice – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane responds to Secretary of State Chris Bryant's comments on legacy, accusing successive British Governments of obstructing truth and justice by not implementing the Stormont House legacy mechanisms. He calls for any legacy process to centre victims and families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Secretary of State Chris Bryant's comments on legacy Original release: British Government continuing to obstruct truth and justice – Finucane (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin condemns all attacks on murals in our communities – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker condemns all attacks on murals in local communities and calls on those responsible to stop. He denies claims that Sinn Féin members were involved, calling them false, and says local representatives have faced online threats and abuse.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Sinn Féin condemns all attacks on murals in our communities – Baker (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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New driver licensing changes will help make our roads safer – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes new driver licensing and testing reforms from 1 October 2026, which she says are the biggest change in over 70 years and aim to better prepare learners and newly qualified drivers for independent driving.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Driver licensing and testing reforms from 1 October 2026 Original release: New driver licensing changes will help make our roads safer – Ennis (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 30 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Where are the arrests following Londonderry bonfires of hate?
TUV chairman Councillor Allister Kyle asks whether the PSNI will take a similar approach to arrests and bail opposition as after the Moygashel bonfire, following a Londonderry bonfire where Loyal Order collarettes, flags and poppy wreaths were burned. He accuses republicans of hatred and says…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Londonderry republican bonfire scenes and reported sectarian calls Original release: Where are the arrests following Londonderry bonfires of hate? (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell condemns scenes at republican bonfire in Londonderry
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell condemns scenes at a republican bonfire in Londonderry, including poppy wreaths taken from the city's war memorial and flags placed on the pyre. He points to reported calls from its edges for the killing of Protestants and police officers and urges…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Londonderry republican bonfire scenes and reported sectarian calls Original release: Campbell condemns scenes at republican bonfire in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Parker delighted to see progress on car removal from River Lagan
Alliance Lisburn Councillor Nicola Parker welcomes progress on removing a long-stranded car from the River Lagan, after she liaised between council and the Community Rescue Service, which carried out a partial removal operation today.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Parker delighted to see progress on car removal from River Lagan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On
Green Party Cllr Anthony Flynn and Lagan Valley Greens Co-chair Richard Gill call for the car dumped in the River Lagan to be removed and the site checked for contamination, such as a battery leaching heavy metals. They also demand written confirmation that the river will be clear next summer, and…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns sectarian flag and antisocial behaviour in Derry-Londonderry
Alliance Policing Board spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA condemns a sectarian flag erected across from a Creggan bonfire in Derry-Londonderry, and flags and symbols placed on the pyre itself. She calls for the offensive material to be removed as soon as possible.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian flag and symbols on Creggan bonfire, Derry-Londonderry Original release: McAllister condemns sectarian flag and antisocial behaviour in Derry-Londonderry (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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PBP raise alarm on Translink £47M Shortfall
People Before Profit's Marc Mac Seáin says board minutes show Translink projecting a £47m loss for 2026/27 while consulting on service and fare cuts. He urges people to respond to the consultation and sign an Act Now petition, and says the party will campaign with trade unions for public transport…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink board minutes projecting £47m loss for 2026/27 Original release: PBP raise alarm on Translink £47M Shortfall (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)