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Sir Jeffrey opposes Windsor Framework SI during Parliamentary debate
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says DUP MPs will oppose the Statutory Instrument on the Stormont brake, rejecting the measure the Government intended as an indicative vote on the full Windsor Framework.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont Brake statutory instrument Original release: Sir Jeffrey opposes Windsor Framework SI during Parliamentary debate (opens in a new tab)
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Futile and punishing blockade should end and Executive restored immediately – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls for the DUP blockade to end and the Executive to be restored immediately, saying the public need support on health and the cost of living after the EU-UK negotiation concluded.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Stormont Executive restoration following conclusion of EU-UK Windsor Framework negotiations Original release: Futile and punishing blockade should end and Executive restored immediately – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Executive must be restored to maximise investment and trade opportunities – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy urges the restoration of the Executive so businesses can capitalise on trade, investment and jobs linked to Northern Ireland's dual market access, citing Chartered Accountants Ireland research and urging the DUP to return to government.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Chartered Accountants Ireland research on business calls for Executive restoration Original release: Executive must be restored to maximise investment and trade opportunities – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Unionism has a decision to make – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says the Windsor Framework offers opportunities and serious challenges, and calls for a functioning devolved government to address them. He argues the DUP boycott has failed after the vote on the Stormont brake and urges unionism to choose influence via the Assembly…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Commons vote on the Windsor Framework Original release: Unionism has a decision to make – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance to Support Windsor Framework in Key Vote
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP confirms he will vote for the Statutory Instrument on Democratic Scrutiny in Westminster, backing the Windsor Framework package while voicing reservations about the Stormont Brake.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP vote against Windsor Framework Statutory Instrument debate Original release: Alliance to Support Windsor Framework in Key Vote (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP to support Windsor Framework
SDLP MPs will vote for the statutory instrument on the Windsor Framework package, saying the deal's balance supports a clear path back to devolution despite serious concerns. Colum Eastwood MP says the party remains concerned about the Stormont Brake and will monitor its implementation.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP vote against Windsor Framework Statutory Instrument debate Original release: SDLP to support Windsor Framework (opens in a new tab)
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TUV disappointed by UUP response to Windsor Whitewash
TUV leader Jim Allister says the UUP's endorsement of the Windsor Framework is disappointing and that Doug Beattie's welcome of it reflects only minor adjustments. He argues restoring Stormont would require any Executive to enforce the Protocol under a High Court ruling, and urges unionists to…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UUP endorsement of the Windsor Framework Original release: TUV disappointed by UUP response to Windsor Whitewash (opens in a new tab)
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Short analysis by Jim Allister KC MLA of ‘Stormont Brake’ statutory instrument
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MLA says the Stormont Brake is a "Stormont Fake", arguing that 32 EU laws are excluded, the Democratic Scrutiny Committee can block objections by majority, and the Secretary of State can dismiss petitions.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont Brake statutory instrument Original release: Short analysis by Jim Allister KC MLA of ‘Stormont Brake’ statutory instrument (opens in a new tab)
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Windsor Framework is an important stepping stone on necessary changes to NI Protocol – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie says the Windsor Framework is an important stepping stone but further reforms are needed, citing outstanding issues on VAT, State Aid, red and green lanes, and veterinary medicines. He argues devolved government is required to address them.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Framework agreement between UK Government and European Union Original release: Windsor Framework is an important stepping stone on necessary changes to NI Protocol – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong calls on Prime Minister and Taoiseach to create an emergency fund to save 1700 jobs in the Community Sector
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong, Chair of the All Party Group on Learning Disability, calls on the UK and Irish governments to fund a £40million rescue package to replace expiring European Social Fund money. She says it would keep 1700 community sector jobs and support 17000 people with disabilities…
Disability and equality Economy and employment Issue: End of European Social Fund money affecting community sector jobs Original release: Armstrong calls on Prime Minister and Taoiseach to create an emergency fund to save 1700 jobs in the Community Sector (opens in a new tab)
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Time to get back to business, restore government and respect outcome of election – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls for the Stormont Executive to be restored immediately, urging the British and Irish governments and Stormont parties, including the DUP, to form a power-sharing government. He cites the Windsor Framework deal and the democratic outcome of the recent Assembly…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework agreement and Stormont Executive restoration call Original release: Time to get back to business, restore government and respect outcome of election – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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DUP needs to go further in repudiating Windsor Whitewash
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes the DUP's decision to vote against a limited Statutory Instrument debate but says the party must go further in rejecting the Windsor Framework. He argues it cannot restore UK sovereignty and that the DUP statement wrongly leaves open restoring Stormont while the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP vote against Windsor Framework Statutory Instrument debate Original release: DUP needs to go further in repudiating Windsor Whitewash (opens in a new tab)
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DUP statement ahead of vote on Windsor Framework
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says key Windsor Framework concerns remain and that party officers have agreed MPs will vote against the draft statutory instrument on the Stormont Brake. He says the brake does not cover existing EU law and does not address the Protocol's imposition of EU law.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP vote against Windsor Framework Statutory Instrument debate Original release: DUP statement ahead of vote on Windsor Framework (opens in a new tab)
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Windsor Framework improves Protocol, despite DUP fault finding
Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica of the Green Party NI broadly welcomes the Windsor Framework, saying it reduces regulatory burdens and that medicines can now move from GB to NI. She says the Stormont Brake should reassure those concerned about local input.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK Windsor Framework deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Windsor Framework improves Protocol, despite DUP fault finding (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill remarks at National Press Club, Washington DC
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, highlights US backing for the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary, welcomes US investment and the Windsor Framework deal, and calls for a power-sharing Executive to be formed.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Michelle O’Neill remarks at National Press Club, Washington DC (opens in a new tab)
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Unrepentant Blair should apologise for OTR letter hurt
DUP MP Carla Lockhart challenges former Prime Minister Tony Blair to apologise over the 'on the run' letters issued to IRA members, arguing they breached his fairness pledge and hurt victims of terrorism. She says Blair showed no remorse during his Northern Ireland Affairs Committee evidence.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Tony Blair evidence to Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on OTR letters Original release: Unrepentant Blair should apologise for OTR letter hurt (opens in a new tab)
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Unionists answer to voters in Northern Ireland, not New York
TUV leader Jim Allister says Unionists will treat US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's attempts to interfere in Northern Ireland politics with contempt, rejecting his calls to accept EU law and European Court oversight in the Province.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Unionists answer to voters in Northern Ireland, not New York (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: New research confirms academic selection not delivering for all young people
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says new Stranmillis College research shows academic selection is not working for young people, arguing that scrapping the transfer test alone would not fix problems and calling for a wider cultural change and investment in education reform.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Stranmillis College research on transfer test cancellation and grammar school intake Original release: McCrossan: New research confirms academic selection not delivering for all young people (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader addresses National Press Club
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, speaking at the National Press Club in Washington DC, says the Windsor Framework does not resolve core problems with the NI Protocol and calls for further clarification and legal text. He also criticises a Sinn Féin newspaper advert in US papers calling for a…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin US newspaper advert calling for a border poll Original release: DUP Leader addresses National Press Club (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds stresses need for proper Education funding
DUP Education spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says the Independent Review of Education panel was told Education budgets are underfunded, citing real-terms cuts of around £150 million and calling for Education to be treated as 'mission critical'. She also highlights rising Special Educational Needs…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Independent Review of Education panel meeting on school funding Original release: Dodds stresses need for proper Education funding (opens in a new tab)