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Intertrade UK / East-West Council no substitute for binning the Protocol
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says an Intertrade UK or East-West body is no substitute for removing the Protocol, claiming TUV proposed the idea in 2020 and that the DUP and UUP have now adopted it. He calls on both parties to state clearly that such a body would not resolve the Protocol's…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: UUP call for Intertrade UK body on east-west trade Original release: Intertrade UK / East-West Council no substitute for binning the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland cannot serve two masters – only removal from EU single market can restore us to UK internal market.
TUV leader Jim Allister says Northern Ireland cannot be restored to the UK internal market while remaining in the EU single market, arguing that only leaving that market on the same basis as Great Britain would reverse the suspension of Article 6 of the Acts of Union.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Northern Ireland cannot serve two masters – only removal from EU single market can restore us to UK internal market. (opens in a new tab)
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Kingsmills 48 years on
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe marks the 48th anniversary of the Kingsmill massacre, accusing the IRA of a callous killing and saying Dublin has obstructed truth-seeking. He calls on Sinn Fein to rename a Newry, Mourne and Down play park named after Raymond McCreesh before any nomination of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Kingsmills 48 years on (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson calls out Alliance hypocrisy on minority vetoes
TUV North Down spokesperson Peter Wilson accuses Alliance's Stephen Farry of hypocrisy, claiming Alliance has used a call-in procedure on Ards and North Down Council to block Union Flag displays on war memorials despite majority public support. He says Farry should first examine his own party's…
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Farry calls for Unionists to be denied minority veto on government formation Original release: Wilson calls out Alliance hypocrisy on minority vetoes (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Lauren Kendall welcomes launch of Night Safe Charter
Green Party councillor Lauren Kendall welcomes the launch of a night safety charter for venues, backed by Hospitality Ulster and White Ribbon NI, calling it a step toward protecting women and girls. She calls for a working government to fund the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Hospitality Ulster and White Ribbon NI Night Safe Charter launch Original release: Cllr Lauren Kendall welcomes launch of Night Safe Charter (opens in a new tab)
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Four fatalities on our roads ‘a devastating start to 2024’ – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin transport spokesperson Martin Kenny TD expresses sorrow over four road deaths in the first days of 2024 and calls on the government to fund the Garda Roads Policing Unit and restore a €150m cut to road maintenance.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Original release: Four fatalities on our roads ‘a devastating start to 2024’ – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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Reform of the institutions so one party can't collapse them must be priority for new year, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA says reform of the institutions so no single party can collapse them must be the priority for 2024. She urges the DUP to back restoring the Assembly and Executive quickly, citing the £3.3 billion financial package on the table.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Reform of the institutions so one party can't collapse them must be priority for new year, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Let’s make 2024 the year of change – Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says Sinn Féin’s number‑one priority for 2024 is housing, pledging to cut rents and launch the biggest social‑affordable building programme if in government, and calls for a functioning Executive, a Citizens’ Assembly on reunification and Irish leadership on the U
Housing Constitutional affairs Original release: Let’s make 2024 the year of change – Mary Lou McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Respect is a two-way process - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the year ahead carries uncertainty but could bring better times if the right short and long-term decisions are taken. He marks 1994 as the first year both the IRA and loyalist paramilitaries halted their campaigns, and calls for a more stable basis for devolution with…
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Original release: Respect is a two-way process - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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New Year Message from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson
The DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson wishes supporters a Happy New Year and sets out 2024 priorities, including concluding negotiations on the Northern Ireland Protocol, restoring Northern Ireland's place in the UK and internal market, and restoring devolved government at Stormont.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: New Year Message from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Leader’s New Year message – Strategic thinking requires no Stormont Executive
TUV leader Jim Allister urges unionists to stay out of Stormont through 2024, arguing that without an Executive the December 2024 Assembly vote on Articles 5-10 of the Protocol could trigger a more meaningful independent review.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV Leader’s New Year message – Strategic thinking requires no Stormont Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong sends congratulations to James Martin
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong congratulates actor James Martin on his MBE in the New Year's Honours List, on behalf of the All Party Group on Learning Disability, which she chairs. She highlights his Oscar-winning film An Irish Goodbye and his work with Mencap.
Disability and equality Issue: New Year Honours list 2023 Northern Ireland recipients Original release: Armstrong sends congratulations to James Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Ballymoney TUV councillor expresses shock at local road deaths
Ballymoney TUV Councillor Jonathan McAuley expresses shock and sadness at two fatal road collisions in Dunloy and Aghadowey, and appeals for witnesses or dash cam footage to contact police. He also urges drivers to take extra care on the roads.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Dunloy and Aghadowey fatal road collisions December 2023 Original release: Ballymoney TUV councillor expresses shock at local road deaths (opens in a new tab)
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NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE LEADER OF THE ULSTER UNIONIST PARTY
UUP leader Doug Beattie offers a New Year message urging the DUP to decide yes or no on the UK Government's final offer to restore devolved government, arguing a yes would release £3.3 billion for public services. He warns a no would deepen the Stormont boycott's impact.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE LEADER OF THE ULSTER UNIONIST PARTY (opens in a new tab)
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Christmas Message from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson issues a Christmas message thanking those working over the holiday, reflecting on loneliness and loss, and saying the party continues negotiating with the Government to secure new arrangements on the Protocol and restore the Assembly and Executive.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Christmas Message from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson (opens in a new tab)
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The imperative of standing firm
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Protocol remains damaging to the Union and urges unionists to keep opposing it in 2024. He rejects Stormont implementation and calls for full restoration of the Union with no Irish Sea border or foreign law.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: The imperative of standing firm (opens in a new tab)
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John Blair MLA reiterates the need to do better for nature’s recovery
Alliance Agriculture and Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA says the natural environment is depleting rapidly, citing Lough Neagh, and urges urgent action after meeting Ulster Wildlife, hoping a restored Assembly will make nature‑proofing central to government policy.
Environment and climate Issue: Meeting with Ulster Wildlife on nature recovery Original release: John Blair MLA reiterates the need to do better for nature’s recovery (opens in a new tab)
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Ofcom report demonstrates benefits of DUP broadband investment
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says Ofcom's 2023 Connected Nations report shows the benefits of the £150million public broadband investment the DUP secured in 2017, with 91% of Northern Ireland homes able to get full-fibre.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ofcom Connected Nations 2023 report broadband availability Original release: Ofcom report demonstrates benefits of DUP broadband investment (opens in a new tab)
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Increasing ‘safe access zones’ boundaries will serve little purpose – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says expanding the safe access zone around Causeway Hospital by 250 metres, which the Northern Trust is considering, will have no effect and further erodes the right to protest. She also criticises abortion providers promoting their work on social media.
Disability and equality Issue: Northern Trust considering extending Causeway Hospital safe access zone by 250 metres Original release: Increasing ‘safe access zones’ boundaries will serve little purpose – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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DUP reverse power-trip costing lives and needs to end – Tóibín
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín accuses the DUP of blocking the restoration of Stormont powersharing, claiming its refusal to re-engage is costing lives and livelihoods, and calls for measures so no single party can collapse the Executive.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP refusal to re-engage with Stormont powersharing December 2023 Original release: DUP reverse power-trip costing lives and needs to end – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)