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Paisley & Wilson welcome Nigel Farage backing
DUP candidates Ian Paisley and Sammy Wilson welcome Nigel Farage's endorsement of them in North and East Antrim, and call on the TUV to drop Reform UK branding after an Electoral Commission ruling on its description.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Nigel Farage endorsement of DUP candidates in Antrim constituencies Original release: Paisley & Wilson welcome Nigel Farage backing (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons - ROI result should give pro-Union voters food for thought
DUP Director of Elections Gordon Lyons MLA says the Sinn Fein result in the Republic should prompt pro-Union voters in Northern Ireland to reflect, warning that a divided unionist vote risks aiding Sinn Fein and Alliance. He urges voters to back DUP MPs at Westminster to oppose a border poll.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Republic of Ireland election result and Sinn Fein performance Original release: Lyons - ROI result should give pro-Union voters food for thought (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw calls for public's views on gaps in equality legislation
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for public views via a survey for an Assembly Executive Office Committee inquiry comparing Northern Ireland's equality law with neighbouring jurisdictions, citing gaps after Brexit.
Disability and equality Issue: Assembly Executive Office Committee equality legislation inquiry survey Original release: Bradshaw calls for public's views on gaps in equality legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Stevan Patterson for West Tyrone
TUV/Reform UK says Stevan Patterson, a retired South West College computer technician from Castlederg, will contest West Tyrone at the Westminster election. Patterson calls for removal of the Sea Border and says the constituency has lacked representation for 23 years.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Stevan Patterson for West Tyrone (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons – Alliance fooling no one
DUP Director of Elections Gordon Lyons says Alliance leader Naomi Long has further questions to answer over her attendance at an Ireland's Future event, which he claims promotes removing Northern Ireland from the UK. He accuses Alliance of withdrawing from the event to avoid scrutiny and of acting…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Naomi Long's Ireland's Future event attendance withdrawal Original release: Lyons – Alliance fooling no one (opens in a new tab)
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Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Alliance Downshire East Councillor Kurtis Dickson was sworn in as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, becoming the council’s youngest and first openly LGBTQIA+ mayor. He says he will boost youth involvement, promote mental‑well‑being and champion environmental issues.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Kurtis Dickson installed as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh Original release: Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Maximising pro-Union representation good for Northern Ireland:…
DUP leader Gavin Robinson says it is in Northern Ireland's interests to return the strongest team of pro-Union MPs to Westminster, warning that votes leading to more absentee MPs will not strengthen the Union. He points to the DUP's unilateral action in North Down and Fermanagh & South Tyrone and…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Maximising pro-Union representation good for Northern Ireland:… (opens in a new tab)
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Integrity and truth still matter – Allister
TUV leader Jim Allister, on handing in his North Antrim nomination papers, urges voters to reject the DUP candidate over the Donaldson Deal, which he calls a dud. He says the DUP falsely claimed the deal removed the Irish Sea border and must not be trusted with votes in July.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson Deal Irish Sea border claim North Antrim 2024 nomination Original release: Integrity and truth still matter – Allister (opens in a new tab)
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TUV East Belfast candidate reflects on sacrifice of D-Day
TUV East Belfast Westminster candidate John Ross, a former paratrooper, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day by flying the Union Flag and a Parachute Regiment flag at his home. He argues remembrance should resist foreign laws and courts ruling part of the UK, and says soldiers' deaths are not…
Constitutional affairs Issue: 80th anniversary of D-Day Original release: TUV East Belfast candidate reflects on sacrifice of D-Day (opens in a new tab)
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‘Work to resettle patients from Muckamore must continue at pace’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the Health Minister to keep resettling patients from Muckamore Abbey Hospital at speed and to set a firm closure date, after he signalled a short delay to the original June deadline. She also asks him to keep the Assembly updated on progress.
Health Issue: Muckamore Abbey Hospital closure date extension Original release: ‘Work to resettle patients from Muckamore must continue at pace’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Minister to launch budget consultation
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launches a consultation on his initial decisions for the Department for Communities 2024-25 budget, running from 11 June to 3 September 2024, citing a £115.8m resource and £167.3m capital shortfall. Decisions include a £1.45m increase for the voluntary and…
Public finance and taxation Housing Issue: Department for Communities 2024-25 budget consultation Original release: Minister to launch budget consultation (opens in a new tab)
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New requirements for smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms in…
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces new regulations setting minimum standards for alarms in private rental homes, including smoke alarms in main living rooms and circulation areas, heat alarms in kitchens and carbon monoxide alarms near fixed appliances. Compliance deadlines for existing…
Housing Issue: Section 8 regulations on alarms in private rental properties Original release: New requirements for smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms in… (opens in a new tab)
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Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background
Alliance Councillor David Lee-Surginor says he is honoured to be installed as Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and pledges to prioritise tourism, support flood-affected businesses and voluntary groups facing funding cuts, and promote equality.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: David Lee-Surginor installed as Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down Council Original release: Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background (opens in a new tab)
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Is nothing safe from EU madness – now, Smoky Bacon crisps banned
TUV leader Jim Allister says EU plans to ban smoke flavourings in crisps would stop Tayto producing Smoky Bacon crisps at Tandragee while GB factories could continue, blaming the Protocol and the Government's deal with the DUP.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU proposal to ban smoke flavourings in crisps Original release: Is nothing safe from EU madness – now, Smoky Bacon crisps banned (opens in a new tab)
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TUV calls for clarity from local parties following belated Tory announcement on legal definition of sex
TUV Lagan Valley candidate Lorna Smyth calls on local parties to set out their own position on a legal definition of sex, after the Conservatives announced a clarification in law. She says the Tories have been in power for over a decade and questions whether they are serious about it.
Disability and equality Issue: Conservative announcement on legal definition of sex Original release: TUV calls for clarity from local parties following belated Tory announcement on legal definition of sex (opens in a new tab)
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Micky Murray officially installed as Belfast Lord Mayor
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Micky Murray says he has been installed as Lord Mayor of Belfast, the eighth Alliance councillor to hold the office, and thanks outgoing Lord Mayor Ryan for his term. He pledges to connect with homelessness workers, community groups, sports clubs and artists.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Micky Murray installed as Lord Mayor of Belfast Original release: Micky Murray officially installed as Belfast Lord Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Speech by Jim Allister at launch of TUV/Reform UK campaign
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking at the launch of the TUV/Reform UK campaign, says the DUP lied to voters about the DUP-Donaldson Deal and calls for unionists to back TUV/Reform UK in the 4 July election. He also says TUV will not contest Upper Bann or Fermanagh & South Tyrone.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: TUV/Reform UK general election campaign launch Original release: Speech by Jim Allister at launch of TUV/Reform UK campaign (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Unity will strengthen the Economy – Doherty
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Féin 'Irish Unity and the All Island Economy' conference, Europa Hotel Original release: Irish Unity will strengthen the Economy – Doherty (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine – Questions for Pat Cullen & RCN
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says Pat Cullen of the Royal College of Nursing must answer questions over his past remarks on Northern Ireland leaving the UK, a recent RCN video featuring a candidate, and the 1989 Royal Victoria Hospital attack targeting Nigel and Diane Dodds.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Royal College of Nursing general election video featuring Pat Cullen Original release: Erskine – Questions for Pat Cullen & RCN (opens in a new tab)
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Launch of 2024 General Election Campaign
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson launched the 2024 General Election campaign in Lisburn, unveiling a slate of DUP candidates for constituencies such as East Londonderry, East Antrim, Strangford and others, and pledged to promote the Union and work for prosperity in Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Issue: 2024 General Election campaign launch Original release: Launch of 2024 General Election Campaign (opens in a new tab)