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Now tray bakes in EU’s sights
TUV MP Jim Allister says a local bakery in his North Antrim constituency must relabel its tray bakes to list allergens under EU law, though it sells only locally and UK law does not require this. He calls it an example of EU law being imposed on Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Now tray bakes in EU’s sights (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna calls for recognition of TG4 in Northern Ireland
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP backs a campaign by Foras na Gaeilge for TG4 to gain formal status as a public broadcaster in the North and move to Freeview Channel 8. She welcomes Minister Ian Murray's pledge to examine the issue but says progress must come soon.
Disability and equality Issue: Foras na Gaeilge campaign for TG4 recognition and Freeview Channel 8 placement Original release: Hanna calls for recognition of TG4 in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: PSNI releasing photos of criminals long overdue
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA says the PSNI's confirmed move to publicise images of people convicted of serious crimes is welcome but late, and that he will push for consistent application on the Policing Board.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI routine publication of custody images for offenders jailed 12 months Original release: McGrath: PSNI releasing photos of criminals long overdue (opens in a new tab)
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Doug Beattie MC MLA welcomes the clarity from the PSNI on the release of custody images
UUP justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA welcomes the PSNI's decision to routinely publish custody images of offenders given at least 12 months in prison, saying it will bolster public confidence. He insists the policy should cover all groups regardless of background, and says he will raise it…
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI routine publication of custody images for offenders jailed 12 months Original release: Doug Beattie MC MLA welcomes the clarity from the PSNI on the release of custody images (opens in a new tab)
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Farmers Need Action, Not Speeches, to Restore Confidence says Butler
UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA says Minister Andrew Muir's Oxford Farming Conference address offered warm words but not the action needed to restore farmers' confidence. He calls for concrete progress on bovine TB, ammonia regulation and farm transfer, rather than pilots and timelines.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Minister Andrew Muir's Oxford Farming Conference address Original release: Farmers Need Action, Not Speeches, to Restore Confidence says Butler (opens in a new tab)
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Action to deliver better outcomes for women’s health is urgently needed – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls on the Health Minister to urgently set out a dedicated women's health plan, citing rising gynaecology waiting lists and long delays for women and girls with endometriosis. She urges specialist services with clear diagnosis and treatment targets.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Action to deliver better outcomes for women’s health is urgently needed – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must protect the security of tenants and put an end to no-fault evictions, says Armstrong
Alliance spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls on the Communities Minister to strengthen private renters' protections and end no-fault evictions, as the minister launches a consultation on notice to quit periods under the Private Tenancies Act 2022.
Housing Issue: Department for Communities consultation on extending notice to quit periods Original release: Minister must protect the security of tenants and put an end to no-fault evictions, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Women being routinely failed by gynaecology waiting lists, says McAllister
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls on the Health Minister to urgently explain how gynaecology waiting lists will be cleared, citing around 60,000 women reported by the RCOG and no timetable for a Women's Health Action Plan.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Women being routinely failed by gynaecology waiting lists, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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University scholarships a testament to Gaza students’ courage and determination – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane praises Gaza students evacuated to take up university scholarships, including students now studying at Ulster University, and wishes them success following a Westminster reception honouring them.
Education International affairs Issue: Westminster reception honouring Gaza students awarded university scholarships Original release: University scholarships a testament to Gaza students’ courage and determination – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes active travel funding for greenway projects
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes over £1m in active travel funding from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for greenway projects in Belfast, Derry and Strabane, and Newry, Mourne and Down councils. He says the projects will provide cleaner connections and support health and the economy.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Active travel greenway funding for three councils from Infrastructure Minister Original release: Boylan welcomes active travel funding for greenway projects (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “PM accepts need to amend NI Troubles Bill”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the Government's public acceptance that its Northern Ireland Troubles Bill needs amending to better protect veterans. He says veterans must be protected in law, not left relying on intent, and says the DUP will press for real fairness in any amendments.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Government acceptance that Northern Ireland Troubles Bill requires amendment Original release: Robinson – “PM accepts need to amend NI Troubles Bill” (opens in a new tab)
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Protections for renters must be fit for purpose- Gildernew
Sinn Féin's Colm Gildernew, Chair of the Communities Committee, says proposed Department for Communities regulations extending notice to quit periods must better protect renters from eviction. He welcomes the consultation and says Sinn Féin will respond to it.
Housing Issue: Department for Communities consultation on extending notice to quit periods Original release: Protections for renters must be fit for purpose- Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes Prime Minister’s engagement on Stormont reform
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's willingness to discuss Stormont reform proposals at PMQs, calling it a significant shift. She urges both governments to open an inclusive dialogue with all parties on reforms to safeguard power-sharing and stop repeated collapses.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Starmer willingness to discuss Stormont reform at PMQs Original release: Hanna welcomes Prime Minister’s engagement on Stormont reform (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite: Infrastructure Minister must build on success of late night services
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Councillor Séamas de Faoite says the Infrastructure Minister must build on Translink's late-night festive services, which saw around 30,000 journeys, up over 70%. He calls for enhanced timetables, more routes and considering lower fares.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Translink late-night festive services journey figures Original release: de Faoite: Infrastructure Minister must build on success of late night services (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie Calls for Comprehensive Review of Police Ombudsman’s Office to Restore Accountability and Public Confidence
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA calls for a wholesale review of the Police Ombudsman's Office, citing the Chief Constable's concerns about PONI returning during an ongoing investigation. He proposes amending the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 to add a dismissal process and an ad…
Justice and policing Issue: Chief Constable concerns over Police Ombudsman return during investigation Original release: Beattie Calls for Comprehensive Review of Police Ombudsman’s Office to Restore Accountability and Public Confidence (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party Begins Leadership Transition Process
The Ulster Unionist Party says it has formally begun its leadership transition, with Mike Nesbitt MLA staying on until an Extraordinary General Meeting on 31 January 2026 at the Stormont Hotel, Belfast. Nominations for Leader and Deputy Leader close on 15 January, with members-only hustings to…
Other Issue: Ulster Unionist Party leadership transition process launch Original release: Ulster Unionist Party Begins Leadership Transition Process (opens in a new tab)
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Council supports Alliance proposal to confer Freedom of the Borough on Olympic Champion Hannah Scott MBE
Alliance says Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council backed its motion to grant Olympic gold medallist Hannah Scott MBE the honour of freedom of the borough. Councillors Yvonne Boyle and Amy Mairs describe the vote as a source of great pride for the whole area.
Local government Issue: Causeway Coast and Glens council vote on Hannah Scott civic honour Original release: Council supports Alliance proposal to confer Freedom of the Borough on Olympic Champion Hannah Scott MBE (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont Budget Descends into Chaos
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says the Executive is in open disarray over the draft 2026–2029/30 budget, pointing to the Education Minister's public criticism shortly after the Finance Minister's briefing and the deputy First Minister's call to oppose it. He says Stormont is broken and failing the public.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Draft Budget 2026–2029/30 Executive disagreement Original release: Stormont Budget Descends into Chaos (opens in a new tab)
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As Stonewall nears financial ruin why is Stormont still sending it out money?
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston calls on the Finance Minister, First Minister and deputy First Minister to explain why departmental ties with Stonewall continue and whether they will end them, citing its reported £906,000 deficit and written answers on civil service membership and training payments.
Public finance and taxation Disability and equality Issue: Stonewall reported £906,000 deficit and Stormont funding ties Original release: As Stonewall nears financial ruin why is Stormont still sending it out money? (opens in a new tab)
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Allister presses government on justice for Gaddafi/IRA victims
TUV leader Jim Allister says he, Andrew Rosindell MP and IRA victims met Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer to press for compensation for British victims of Gaddafi-supplied Semtex. He says the government is bound by the Blair-era deal and calls for use of frozen Libyan assets in London.
Justice and policing International affairs Original release: Allister presses government on justice for Gaddafi/IRA victims (opens in a new tab)