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PPS decision suggests Sinn Féin closed ranks to protect City Hall vandalism
TUV Deputy Leader Ron McDowell says a PPS decision not to bring charges over damage to a Wallace Browne portrait at City Hall suggests Sinn Féin closed ranks to protect a person accused of a hate crime. He claims Sinn Féin cannot be expected to co-operate with the PSNI.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: PPS decision not to prosecute Belfast City Hall portrait damage Original release: PPS decision suggests Sinn Féin closed ranks to protect City Hall vandalism (opens in a new tab)
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Tóibín to put migration on British-Irish agenda
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says he has asked the British-Irish Interparliamentary Assembly to add immigration to its agenda this year, citing UK plans to overhaul immigration policy. He calls for an Irish Sea border for people and has also requested a meeting with a UK migration minister.
Immigration International affairs Issue: British government provisional immigration policy changes and impact on Ireland Original release: Tóibín to put migration on British-Irish agenda (opens in a new tab)
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Major Questions for SF over City Hall Portrait
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett calls on Sinn Fein to publish its internal report and urges the First Minister and Chief Whip to give a public account, after the PPS declined to prosecute over damage to the Belfast City Hall portrait of Wallace Browne.
Justice and policing Issue: PPS decision not to prosecute Belfast City Hall portrait damage Original release: Major Questions for SF over City Hall Portrait (opens in a new tab)
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Do not make life harder for the people who work
The DUP calls on Labour and Chancellor Rachel Reeves to ease the tax burden in Wednesday's Budget, urging income tax threshold changes now rather than in 2028, expanded Tax-Free Childcare, reversal of Agricultural Property Relief removal and employer National Insurance rises, and a cut to…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Government Budget announcement on taxation and public spending Original release: Do not make life harder for the people who work (opens in a new tab)
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High number of social work vacancies ‘alarming’ – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says more than 80 social work posts are vacant in the Belfast Trust, calling the figure alarming and urging the Department of Health to fill the posts urgently so staff are not overstretched and vulnerable people receive care.
Health Issue: Belfast Trust social work vacancies Original release: High number of social work vacancies ‘alarming’ – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Jim O’Callaghan to admit EU Migration and Asylum Pact is not in Ireland’s interest – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy TD urges Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to concede that the EU migration pact fails Ireland given its Common Travel Area ties, and to prioritise a bilateral returns deal with Britain before O'Callaghan meets EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner.
Immigration International affairs Issue: Justice Minister O'Callaghan meeting with EU Commissioner Brunner on migration pact Original release: Time for Jim O’Callaghan to admit EU Migration and Asylum Pact is not in Ireland’s interest – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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CAMPBELL WELCOMES LATEST OFCOM REPORT
DUP MP Gregory Campbell welcomes a new Ofcom report showing Northern Ireland leads the UK on full-fibre broadband, with around 95% of premises able to access it. He credits DUP-backed public investment and says around 1,800 premises still lack a decent service and must be reached.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ofcom report on full-fibre broadband availability in Northern Ireland Original release: CAMPBELL WELCOMES LATEST OFCOM REPORT (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Lack of PSNI resources being felt across North
SDLP Policing Board member and South Down MLA Colin McGrath says falling PSNI officer numbers and shortfalls in resources are hurting communities, ahead of an SDLP Opposition Day motion urging the Justice Minister to outline recruitment, retention and representation plans.
Justice and policing Issue: SDLP Opposition Day motion on PSNI officer numbers and resources Original release: McGrath: Lack of PSNI resources being felt across North (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath expresses concern about health service funding
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says he is concerned about future health service funding, pressing Health Minister Mike Nesbitt in the Assembly over a projected £200m overspend this year and its effect on next year's budget.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health department projected £200m overspend and future funding concerns Original release: McGrath expresses concern about health service funding (opens in a new tab)
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Budget Must Deliver Fairness for Families, Farmers and our Small Businesses
UUP MP Robin Swann urges the Chancellor to scrap the proposed Family Farm Tax ahead of the Autumn Budget, arguing it endangers family farms in Northern Ireland. He also calls for scrapping the two-child Universal Credit limit, a Corporation Tax cut, duty-free parity for UK airports, and a…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Autumn Budget 2025 Family Farm Tax proposal Original release: Budget Must Deliver Fairness for Families, Farmers and our Small Businesses (opens in a new tab)
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Significant Reduction in Endoscopy Waiting Lists
UUP Health Minister Mike Nesbitt welcomes a 62% fall in endoscopy waiting lists to their lowest level since before COVID-19, citing regional endoscopy centres at Lagan Valley and Omagh hospitals and independent-sector insourcing. The release says recurrent funding is being sought to bring this…
Health Issue: Endoscopy waiting list reduction figures October 2025 Original release: Significant Reduction in Endoscopy Waiting Lists (opens in a new tab)
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Chancellor must prioritise lessening strain on working families, says Eastwood, ahead of Autumn Budget
Alliance Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood calls on the Chancellor to prioritise easing pressure on working families ahead of the Autumn Budget on 26 November. She urges scrapping the two-child limit, cutting VAT for pubs, cafés and restaurants, and reforming inheritance tax to protect family farms.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Government Budget announcement on taxation and public spending Original release: Chancellor must prioritise lessening strain on working families, says Eastwood, ahead of Autumn Budget (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance secures support to rename Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus
Alliance Councillor Lauren Gray says cross‑party support has been secured for a motion to rename Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus, and council officers will now begin a transparent public‑consultation process; councillor Aaron Skinner notes residents feel the name no longer reflects community valu
Local government Issue: Prince Andrew Way renaming proposal Original release: Alliance secures support to rename Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP challenges both London and Stormont ahead of Budget
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls on the UK government to reform the tax system – taxing unearned wealth, raising the tax‑free childcare allowance and scrapping the two‑child limit – and urges the Northern Ireland Executive to secure greater fiscal powers and a multi‑year budget ahead of the UK 2025
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Government Budget announcement on taxation and public spending Original release: SDLP challenges both London and Stormont ahead of Budget (opens in a new tab)
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End Suspension of Tesco Worker Refusing to Handle Israeli Products
People Before Profit's Cllr Shaun Harkin calls on Tesco management to immediately withdraw the suspension of a Newcastle, County Down store worker who refused to handle Israeli goods, and to stop stocking such products.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Tesco Newcastle worker suspension over refusal to handle Israeli goods Original release: End Suspension of Tesco Worker Refusing to Handle Israeli Products (opens in a new tab)
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Passing of Stephen Cooper
TUV leader Jim Allister expresses shock at the sudden death of former TUV councillor Stephen Cooper, describing him as a man of ability who served in the armed forces and politics, and offers thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.
Other Original release: Passing of Stephen Cooper (opens in a new tab)
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Allister highlights TUV growth at largest ever annual party dinner
TUV leader Jim Allister says the party is expanding and attacks the DUP for backing the Donaldson/DUP deal that enforces the Stormont Protocol, warning of customs borders and urging unionists to support a No Executive stance in the 2027 election.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson/DUP deal implementing Stormont Protocol Original release: Allister highlights TUV growth at largest ever annual party dinner (opens in a new tab)
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Executive statement dodges COVID findings on Stormont disfunction
TUV chairman Allister Kyle says the Executive Office's written statement on the COVID Inquiry avoids its findings on Stormont dysfunction, including ministerial party politics, leaks and the Michelle O'Neill funeral attendance. He calls the response evasive and says Stormont is unreformable.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Covid Inquiry second report findings Original release: Executive statement dodges COVID findings on Stormont disfunction (opens in a new tab)
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Derry People Before Profit Members to Fight Charges
People Before Profit says the prosecution of Cllr Shaun Harkin, Goretti Horgan and Nina Pulis over Gaza protest participation has been adjourned again, to 3 December, and calls for the charges to be dropped at once. It cites 19 police witnesses and a full-day hearing, and criticises the Justice…
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Derry Gaza protest prosecution adjourned to 3 December Original release: Derry People Before Profit Members to Fight Charges (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure Minister committed to tackling road deaths – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan praises Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for launching a new anti-drug-driving campaign during Road Safety Week, saying dangerous driving devastates families and that more must be done to save lives.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Anti-drug-driving campaign launch during Road Safety Week Original release: Infrastructure Minister committed to tackling road deaths – Boylan (opens in a new tab)