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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)
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Good Friday Agreement Anniversary Without Democratic Institutions Will Be A Hallow Affair- Tóibín
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Good Friday Agreement Anniversary Without Democratic Institutions Will Be A Hallow Affair- Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Butler warns cuts to key transport service will disproportionately impact people with disabilities
UUP MLA Robbie Butler warns that budget uncertainty at Stormont risks ending the Department for Infrastructure's Disability Action Transport Scheme and Shopmobility, which have no funding guarantee beyond next month. He blames the lack of an Executive and multi-year budgets.
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Issue: Department for Infrastructure disability transport schemes funding at risk Original release: Butler warns cuts to key transport service will disproportionately impact people with disabilities (opens in a new tab)
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Extension of Veterans Mobility Fund welcome - Allen
East Belfast UUP MLA Andy Allen MBE welcomes the Government's decision to extend the Veterans Mobility Fund, crediting Veterans Affairs Minister Johnny Mercer MP after repeated representations. He also welcomes a £20 million Veterans Capital Housing Fund and says he has sought a meeting on support…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Veterans Mobility Fund extension announcement Original release: Extension of Veterans Mobility Fund welcome - Allen (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Launch of crucial Autism Strategy in jeopardy
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says vital autism legislation and the Autism Strategy may be delayed without an agreed budget, citing Health Permanent Secretary Peter May's warning about financial uncertainty and the unfilled Independent Autism Reviewer post. He calls for the strategy to proceed without…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Permanent Secretary warning on Autism Strategy delivery without budget Original release: Durkan: Launch of crucial Autism Strategy in jeopardy (opens in a new tab)
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Commons EU scrutiny committee blasts PM for going into hiding on Windsor Whitewash
TUV Knockagh council candidate James Strange says the Prime Minister has avoided a Commons EU scrutiny committee hearing on the Windsor Framework, citing the committee's report on EU law, regulatory divergence and Northern Ireland's lack of say in its laws.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Commons EU scrutiny committee report on Windsor Framework and Prime Minister's non-appearance Original release: Commons EU scrutiny committee blasts PM for going into hiding on Windsor Whitewash (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey gives Windsor Framework assessment during US visit
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, speaking in Washington DC, says the Windsor Framework makes significant progress but leaves key concerns unresolved, including trade within the UK internal market, EU law application and the Stormont Brake. He calls for further clarity, re-working and the UK…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework agreement between UK Government and European Union Original release: Sir Jeffrey gives Windsor Framework assessment during US visit (opens in a new tab)
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Celebrating Diversity Report published in Derry
Sinn Féin has published a report on its Derry Peoples Assembly held in December, titled 'Celebrating Diversity – Ending Division', covering themes such as protecting Protestant, Unionist and Loyalist traditions in a new Ireland and the role of a Citizens' Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Derry Peoples Assembly 'Celebrating Diversity – Ending Division' report Original release: Celebrating Diversity Report published in Derry (opens in a new tab)