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7 Political Parties Refuse Public Debate Before Local Elections
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says seven Northern Ireland party leaders refused his invitation to a public debate before the local elections, noting only Alliance's Naomi Long agreed to take part, and criticises the lack of debate.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Aontú invitation to public debate before local elections declined by party leaders Original release: 7 Political Parties Refuse Public Debate Before Local Elections (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey: Strengthen our hand to finish the job
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP urges pro-Union voters to unite behind the DUP and elect more unionist councillors across the 11 councils, warning that continued unionist fracturing could let Sinn Féin lead Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Local government Original release: Sir Jeffrey: Strengthen our hand to finish the job (opens in a new tab)
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Vital week in Protocol battle
TUV leader Jim Allister says voters should respond on Thursday to the UK government's approach to the Protocol with a firm stance, warning that any sign of weakness will let the Protocol stay. He criticises the UUP's position on the Windsor Framework and says TUV will not return to Stormont while…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Thursday local election vote on Protocol opposition Original release: Vital week in Protocol battle (opens in a new tab)
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Unionist unity achieved via transfers across Unionist family
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to the DUP manifesto launch, arguing that a Unionist vote cannot be split in a PR election if voters transfer across the Unionist family. He urges voters to give TUV their first preference with transfers to other pro-Union candidates, and says the DUP's warnings…
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP manifesto launch for the 2023 council election Original release: Unionist unity achieved via transfers across Unionist family (opens in a new tab)
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Manifesto Launch - Party Leader's Speech
The DUP launches its manifesto for the 2023 council elections, pledging lowest-cost core council services, regeneration and a five-point plan. Leader urges unionists to vote DUP and transfer preferences to other pro-Union candidates.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: DUP manifesto launch for the 2023 council election Original release: Manifesto Launch - Party Leader's Speech (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Manifesto Already Setting the Political Agenda
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Aontú Local Election 2023 manifesto launch in Belfast Original release: Aontú Manifesto Already Setting the Political Agenda (opens in a new tab)
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Manifesto for greener, cleaner, fairer communities launched
The Green Party NI launches its local government manifesto, setting out commitments on community green energy, street cleanliness and waste infrastructure, and a living wage for council employees and contractors. Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara urges voters to back the party on 18 May.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Green Party NI local government manifesto launch Original release: Manifesto for greener, cleaner, fairer communities launched (opens in a new tab)
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Blair says Alliance Councillors will continue to be environmental champions
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says Alliance candidates have endorsed the RSPB Local Government manifesto covering planning, biodiversity and climate, and will pursue its aims if elected as Councillors. He calls for a restored Assembly and Executive immediately.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Alliance endorsement of RSPB Local Government manifesto Original release: Blair says Alliance Councillors will continue to be environmental champions (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons - “divided votes helped SF win”
DUP Director of Elections Gordon Lyons MLA says Sinn Féin is not a normal party, citing its manifesto claim to work for all and past remarks describing the IRA's violence as necessary, and argues divided unionist votes let Sinn Féin win in the recent election.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Féin election victory and pro-union vote division Original release: Lyons - “divided votes helped SF win” (opens in a new tab)
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‘Working for All’ – Sinn Féin launch council election manifesto
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald launches her party's council election manifesto, urging voters ahead of the 18 May poll to back councillors who will deliver local services and help restore a powers-sharing Executive with Michelle O'Neill as First Minister.
Local government Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin council election manifesto launch Original release: ‘Working for All’ – Sinn Féin launch council election manifesto (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Manifesto Launch Today the 9th of May at 4pm
Aontú, through Deputy Tóibín, announces the launch of its Local Election 2023 manifesto in Belfast and says Northern Ireland faces a crisis over hospital waiting lists, poverty, housing and the cost of living. It also says Aontú will not raise council rates during the cost-of-living crisis.
Local government Health Issue: Aontú Local Election 2023 manifesto launch in Belfast Original release: Aontú Manifesto Launch Today the 9th of May at 4pm (opens in a new tab)
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UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA LGE23 Manifesto launch speech
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA calls for Northern Ireland councils to remain central decision‑‑ making while urging restoration of the Assembly and Executive, reiterating opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol and support for the Windsor Framework as part of the Ul Ul Unionist Party’s 2023…
Local government Constitutional affairs Original release: UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA LGE23 Manifesto launch speech (opens in a new tab)
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Shortfall in special school numbers consequence of immoral Tory cuts – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says a predicted shortfall in special school places for children with special educational needs in September is deeply concerning, blaming Tory budget cuts and calling for the Executive to be restored.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Predicted shortfall in special school places for September 2023 Original release: Shortfall in special school numbers consequence of immoral Tory cuts – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Events of the weekend show very things which are under attack from the Protocol and pan-Nationalist front
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking from London after the Coronation, says displays of British culture and identity are being undermined by the Protocol and a pan-Nationalist agenda. He calls on Unionists to push for Northern Ireland's full restoration to the UK and rejects any return to Stormont…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Coronation weekend celebrations and Protocol criticism Original release: Events of the weekend show very things which are under attack from the Protocol and pan-Nationalist front (opens in a new tab)
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Momentous occasion, but to whom is Alliance loyal?
TUV leader Jim Allister says he was honoured to attend the Coronation Service in Westminster Abbey, but criticises Alliance leader Naomi Long for not joining the public affirmation of allegiance alongside Sinn Fein and the SDLP. He urges unionists considering voting Alliance to question where its…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Michelle O'Neill attendance at King Charles III coronation Original release: Momentous occasion, but to whom is Alliance loyal? (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister comments ahead of Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
TUV leader Jim Allister says he is delighted and honoured to be invited to the Coronation of King Charles III, describing it as an event that will unite the four parts of the UK and showcase shared culture and history.
Constitutional affairs Issue: King Charles III coronation attendance and cost criticism Original release: Jim Allister comments ahead of Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III (opens in a new tab)
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British Government urged to reconsider ‘Legacy’ Bill – Senator Paul Gavan
Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan says the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers urged the British Government to reconsider the so-called Legacy Bill, citing concerns it may breach the European Convention on Human Rights. He calls for the Bill to be withdrawn before the Committee's meeting on 8…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Council of Europe Committee of Ministers response on UK Legacy Bill Original release: British Government urged to reconsider ‘Legacy’ Bill – Senator Paul Gavan (opens in a new tab)
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DUP should tell the public now whether they intend to return to Stormont after the election – Stewart
UUP Chief Whip John Stewart MLA accuses the DUP of avoiding its position on returning to Stormont before the 18 May election, asking it to say now whether it will return after the poll, citing the Windsor Framework and its panel report.
Constitutional affairs Original release: DUP should tell the public now whether they intend to return to Stormont after the election – Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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Voters have a chance to send a message on May 18 by voting Alliance, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the May 18 council election gives voters a chance to elect candidates focused on health, education, the environment, transport and safety, and to send a clear message that people deserve a functioning Assembly and Executive, ending the current ‘ransom’ politics.
Local government Constitutional affairs Issue: 2023 Northern Ireland council elections Original release: Voters have a chance to send a message on May 18 by voting Alliance, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Catney: Period products must be available to all
SDLP Lisburn North candidate Pat Catney says free sanitary provisions should reach everyone who needs them, after the Department of Education cut school funding for such products by over 40%. He urges the bill he introduced to be brought into force.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Department of Education cuts school period product funding by over 40% Original release: Catney: Period products must be available to all (opens in a new tab)