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Finding Unionist Unity Should be the Focus
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson says it is disappointing that new DUP leader Mr Robinson chose maintaining devolution over Unionist unity, and points to the DUP's United Unionist Declaration opposing the Protocol still on its website. He says the DUP is responsible for the division it…
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP leadership choice to maintain devolution despite Protocol opposition Original release: Finding Unionist Unity Should be the Focus (opens in a new tab)
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All-Ireland fantasy meets cold, hard financial reality
TUV Carrick Castle Councillor David Clarke says an Institute of International and European Affairs report on the costs of a united Ireland shows Northern Ireland is better off in the UK, citing projected annual costs and lower living standards. He argues against Irish reunification, pointing to…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Institute of International and European Affairs report on costs of Irish unification Original release: All-Ireland fantasy meets cold, hard financial reality (opens in a new tab)
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Conor Murphy remarks at Belfast Easter Commemoration 2024
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy urges the Irish Government to set up a Citizens' Assembly now to plan for constitutional change and Irish unity, saying referenda could happen before the decade ends. Speaking at a Belfast Easter Rising commemoration, he also calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Belfast Easter Rising commemoration 2024 Conor Murphy speech Original release: Conor Murphy remarks at Belfast Easter Commemoration 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the 1916 rebels inspire today’s fight for a united, free Ireland, urges protection and regeneration of Moore Street, and praises First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s historic role.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Easter Rising commemoration at Arbour Hill Original release: Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Boosting our East-West linkages
The DUP welcomes the inaugural UK East-West Council meeting in London, saying it will strengthen internal UK trade, transport links and school exchanges, and calls for it to become a forum for future cooperation across the UK.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Establishment of the new East/West Council Original release: Boosting our East-West linkages (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie Questions relevance of East-West Council
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA questions what the newly formed East-West Council adds, arguing it rebrands existing UK Intergovernmental Relations structures, which he says already cover a wide range of issues. He calls on unionists to engage with UK-wide structures as equal members rather than…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Establishment of the new East/West Council Original release: Beattie Questions relevance of East-West Council (opens in a new tab)
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DUP meet Shadow Secretary of State at Stormont
DUP Junior Minister Pam Cameron and North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett say they met Shadow Secretary of State Hilary Benn at Stormont and discussed focusing on issues that matter to everyone in Northern Ireland. Brett calls for growing the economy and better schools, hospitals and public services…
Constitutional affairs Original release: DUP meet Shadow Secretary of State at Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald discusses Ireland and Palestine in keynote address at Georgetown University
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald, in a keynote at Georgetown University, says Ireland is undergoing generational change, calls for a Citizens' Assembly on Irish Unity and urges a ceasefire in Gaza and renewed peace efforts.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald discusses Ireland and Palestine in keynote address at Georgetown University (opens in a new tab)
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We must be driven by making NI the best it can be
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP, speaking at East Antrim DUP Association, urges supporters to focus on making Northern Ireland work and warns against a border poll. He also criticises legacy measures from the 1998 Belfast Agreement as corrupting justice and calls for unionism to unite…
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Original release: We must be driven by making NI the best it can be (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers keynote address to Irish Unity Summit in New York
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers a keynote at an Irish Unity Summit in New York, dedicating her words to the late Rita O'Hare and calling on US friends to walk with Ireland toward reunification.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers keynote address to Irish Unity Summit in New York (opens in a new tab)
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“Irish Unity is the defining issue in today’s Ireland” Declan Kearney speaking in Barcelona
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA, speaking at a CIEMEN conference in Barcelona, says Irish unity is the defining issue and calls for planning for constitutional change to begin now, with the British government to accept partition has failed. He also calls for a permanent…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: “Irish Unity is the defining issue in today’s Ireland” Declan Kearney speaking in Barcelona (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin leaders in New York for two days of high level engagements
Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald and Pearse Doherty, on a two-day trip to New York, say they will address an Irish Unity Summit, meet young Irish emigrants and US employers, and meet the Palestinian UN envoy to back a ceasefire.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin leaders in New York for two days of high level engagements (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – the Union is in the hands of our children
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says unionism must recognise the changing demographics and diverse identities in Northern Ireland, and urges Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill to focus on the economy, schools and hospitals rather than calls for a border poll.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Sir Jeffrey – the Union is in the hands of our children (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “no legal or political basis for Joint Authority ”
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes a Humble Address laid in Parliament affirming Northern Ireland's place in the UK, saying it lets MPs back devolution's restoration and reject any legal or political basis for Joint Authority.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Parliamentary address on the Windsor Framework and Protocol damage Original release: Robinson – “no legal or political basis for Joint Authority ” (opens in a new tab)
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No ‘united Ireland’ clarification from RCN after 6 months
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the Royal College of Nursing has not responded, after six months, to his letter asking whether General Secretary Pat Cullen's reunification remarks at a West Belfast Festival event reflected the College's position. He says the question should now be aired publicly.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Pat Cullen reunification remarks at West Belfast Festival event Original release: No ‘united Ireland’ clarification from RCN after 6 months (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus calls for direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs to be formalised
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus tells the European Parliament that people in the north lack any input into EU legislation affecting them, and calls for formal, organised direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs. He also congratulates Michelle O'Neill on becoming First Minister.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: MacManus calls for direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs to be formalised (opens in a new tab)
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Bribe or blackmail, a price cannot be put on the Union
TUV chairman Keith Radcliffe, a Cusher councillor, urges Unionists to reject a Westminster offer, whether described as a bribe or blackmail, as the price for the Union. He warns against Unionist ministers returning to a Protocol-implementing Executive and opposes Michelle O'Neill as First Minister.
Constitutional affairs Issue: UK government £3 billion financial offer conditional on DUP Stormont return Original release: Bribe or blackmail, a price cannot be put on the Union (opens in a new tab)
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Self-determination and unity referenda are in the national interest – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the next phase of the peace process requires tackling sectarianism, repurposing institutions and preparing for Irish unity, urging a Citizens Assembly on reunification and calling self‑determination and unity referenda in the national interest, as outlined in the ‘A
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Publication of ‘A New Ireland for All’ policy Original release: Self-determination and unity referenda are in the national interest – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Reshuffle speaks to a government out of ideas and running out of road
TUV leader Jim Allister says Rishi Sunak's appointment of David Cameron in a reshuffle shows a government out of ideas, and argues it signals no intent to restore Northern Ireland's place in the UK or to undo the Windsor Framework's constitutional effects. He claims this gives Unionists no…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sunak government reshuffle appointing David Cameron Original release: Reshuffle speaks to a government out of ideas and running out of road (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin ready to lead government for change – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the party is ready to lead a government for change, calling for a government that will fix housing and healthcare, build a fairer economy and respond to young people's challenges. He also urges unconvinced voters to take part in discussion on Irish reunification.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin ready to lead government for change – Finucane (opens in a new tab)