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Sir Jeffrey: Focus must be on a more united and prosperous United…
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says the Government must focus on a more united and prosperous UK after the King's Speech, welcoming online crime and child protection measures but criticising the lack of a specific childcare commitment and calling for tax-free childcare allowance increases.
Constitutional affairs Issue: King's Speech 2023 reference to the Union Original release: Sir Jeffrey: Focus must be on a more united and prosperous United… (opens in a new tab)
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King’s Speech – Tory constitutional vandalism should make us suspicious of commitment to promote and strengthen the Union
TUV leader Jim Allister says the King's Speech's passing reference to the Union offers little comfort to Unionists, accusing the Conservative Government of constitutional vandalism over the Irish Sea border. He says the speech gave no sign of change under Rishi Sunak and criticises any return to…
Constitutional affairs Issue: King's Speech 2023 reference to the Union Original release: King’s Speech – Tory constitutional vandalism should make us suspicious of commitment to promote and strengthen the Union (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government has failed to protect the LGBTQ+ community, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says he will bring a Private Member's Bill banning so-called conversion practices if Executive legislation is not forthcoming, after the King's Speech omitted the measure. He and MP Stephen Farry criticise the UK Government over the omission.
Disability and equality Issue: King's Speech omission of conversion practices ban Original release: UK Government has failed to protect the LGBTQ+ community, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan calls for publication of A5 report
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls for the Department for Infrastructure to publish the Planning Appeals Commission report on the A5 so that work can begin early next year, with completion targeted by 2025 at the latest.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Planning Appeals Commission A5 report delivered to Department for Infrastructure Original release: McCrossan calls for publication of A5 report (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Flood victims crying out for support
SDLP Stormont Leader Matthew O'Toole says business owners in Downpatrick are crying out for financial support after flooding, and calls for emergency funding. He criticises the Secretary of State for not intervening, alongside South Down MLA Colin McGrath, who calls for a funding package for the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Downpatrick flooding emergency funding call Original release: O’Toole: Flood victims crying out for support (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: King’s Speech demonstrates DUP’s privatised process has failed
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the King's Speech omitted any mention of restoring Northern Ireland's institutions, showing the DUP-British Government arrangement is failing. He calls for a new power-sharing model involving both Dublin and London if talks stall.
Constitutional affairs Issue: King's Speech 2023 reference to the Union Original release: Eastwood: King’s Speech demonstrates DUP’s privatised process has failed (opens in a new tab)
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The Public call for a Stormont return is growing louder - Butler
UUP MLA Robin Butler says calls for a Stormont return are growing, arguing unionist voters, not commentators, are pushing the DUP back into government. He cites pay freezes, roads, health services and cost-of-living pressures, and says canvassing in Lagan Valley shows strong support for Stormont…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: The Public call for a Stormont return is growing louder - Butler (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party meet church leaders to discuss concerns with a continued lack of Executive
UUP leader Doug Beattie says a delegation met local church leaders to discuss the lack of a functioning Executive, reporting shared concern over failing services and rising financial hardship. He calls for an urgent return to Stormont and says the party will keep pressing for the institutions to…
Constitutional affairs Issue: UUP delegation meeting with church leaders on Stormont Executive deadlock Original release: Ulster Unionist Party meet church leaders to discuss concerns with a continued lack of Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Together We Will Succeed
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, in a letter to the Belfast News Letter, rejects a Morning View editorial's pessimism about a Stormont return, arguing unionists must broaden support for the Union rather than retreat, and that devolution should be restored.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Together We Will Succeed (opens in a new tab)
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LOUGHRAN: QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED OVER NEWRY FLOOD DEFENCES
Aontú representative for Newry Sharon Loughran expresses concern for homes and businesses flooded after the Clanrye burst its banks in Newry City Centre. She says questions must be put to the Council, NI Water and the Department of Infrastructure, and calls for a properly funded flood defence…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Northern Ireland flooding damage and recovery support Original release: LOUGHRAN: QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED OVER NEWRY FLOOD DEFENCES (opens in a new tab)
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Immediate action needed to help flood victims - UUP
UUP infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA and Newry, Mourne and Down councillor David Taylor call for urgent financial support for flood victims and a Department for Infrastructure review of flood defences in areas such as Newry. Stewart also urges a cross-departmental flooding strategy for…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Northern Ireland flooding damage and recovery support Original release: Immediate action needed to help flood victims - UUP (opens in a new tab)
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Department for Infrastructure must ensure inconsiderate pavement parking options are ready to be taken forward by a Minister - Allen
UUP Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE MLA welcomes new parking restrictions taking effect that ban stopping on pavements at several named locations. He urges the Department for Infrastructure to finish preparing options on inconsiderate pavement parking so a new Minister can act quickly, and…
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Issue: New pavement parking restrictions taking effect at specified locations Original release: Department for Infrastructure must ensure inconsiderate pavement parking options are ready to be taken forward by a Minister - Allen (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds to bring Private Member's Bill to strengthen protections for trees and woodland
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says he will bring a Private Member's Bill to strengthen protections for trees and woodland once the Assembly returns, after an Ombudsman report found no prosecutions for tree preservation order breaches. He says the Bill will cover stronger protection for ancient…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Public Service Ombudsman report on tree preservation order enforcement Original release: McReynolds to bring Private Member's Bill to strengthen protections for trees and woodland (opens in a new tab)
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All parties must take a clear stand on antisemitism: Buckley
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says all Northern Ireland parties must clearly oppose antisemitism after meeting the UK's antisemitism adviser, Lord Mann. He also asks Sinn Féin to explain why none of its members met him and when it was first told of the visit.
Disability and equality Issue: DUP delegation meeting with Lord Mann on antisemitism Original release: All parties must take a clear stand on antisemitism: Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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UUP leader meets with Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
UUP leader says a meeting with Labour's Nick Thomas-Symonds MP confirmed Labour would not change the Windsor Framework, and sets out party concerns on green lane checks, a veterinary medicines deal, an 'Intertrade U.K.' body and Northern Ireland funding. The party also urges a return to devolved…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: UUP meeting with Nick Thomas-Symonds MP on the Windsor Framework Original release: UUP leader meets with Nick Thomas-Symonds MP (opens in a new tab)
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Posters erected in Belvoir do not represent the people of South Belfast, say Nicholl and Bradshaw
Alliance MLAs Kate Nicholl and Paula Bradshaw condemn signs in the Belvoir estate telling certain people they are no longer welcome, which have been reported to the PSNI, Department for Communities and Housing Executive for removal. They call for a functioning Executive to accelerate housing…
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Signs in Belvoir estate telling certain people they are unwelcome Original release: Posters erected in Belvoir do not represent the people of South Belfast, say Nicholl and Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Emergency financial support scheme needed for businesses affected by flooding, say Brown and McMurray
Alliance MLA Patrick Brown and Councillor Andrew McMurray call for an emergency financial support scheme for businesses hit by flooding across Northern Ireland, particularly in Newry, and urge the Secretary of State to step up while there is no Executive.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland flooding business emergency financial support call Original release: Emergency financial support scheme needed for businesses affected by flooding, say Brown and McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Veterinary strike explodes Windsor Whitewash Spin
TUV Braid Councillor Christopher Jamison says disruption to livestock movements from the veterinary strike has undermined government claims that the Irish Sea border has been removed. He says Sea Border vet checks are the core of the dispute and calls the Protocol a constitutional problem that…
Constitutional affairs Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Veterinary strike disruption to livestock movements at the Sea Border Original release: Veterinary strike explodes Windsor Whitewash Spin (opens in a new tab)
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Lauren Kendall announced as new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye
The Green Party NI in Ards and North Down announces Lauren Kendall as its new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye, replacing Rachel, with Cllr Kendall pledging a focus on sustainability, community voices and urgent action on climate breakdown.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods resignation as Holywood and Clandeboye councillor Original release: Lauren Kendall announced as new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye (opens in a new tab)
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‘It will be the people of this island who will decide our future in a referendum’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the people of the island will decide Ireland's future in a referendum under the Good Friday Agreement, responding to the Tánaiste's comments. He calls on the Irish government to immediately establish a Citizens' Assembly on Irish unity.
Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘It will be the people of this island who will decide our future in a referendum’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)