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Thank you!
A TUV spokesperson reflects on the 2023 local council election, saying the party grew its council seats by 50% and doubled its first preference vote, while regretting the loss of Harold McKee's Mourne seat and blaming the DUP's Windsor Framework stance for lost seats.
Local government Constitutional affairs Original release: Thank you! (opens in a new tab)
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Unionists have no option but to stand firm
TUV leader Jim Allister says unionists must keep Stormont down because the unaltered Protocol would require Stormont to treat GB as a foreign country for internal trade and to administer EU laws. He calls for unionists to stand firm against pressure, criticising the Secretary of State over funding…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont Executive restoration and Protocol stance, May 2023 Original release: Unionists have no option but to stand firm (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Statement On 2023 Local Government Election
People Before Profit reflects on the 2023 local government election, saying the DUP was outstripped by nationalist opponents and that its two Derry and Belfast council seats were retained. It says the socialist vote was squeezed and vows to fight on.
Local government Constitutional affairs Issue: 2023 local government election results Original release: People Before Profit Statement On 2023 Local Government Election (opens in a new tab)
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‘Public have spoken – time to make politics work for all’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the 2023 local council election results show voters want politics to work for all, citing seat gains in Lisburn North, Ballymena, Derry and elsewhere. She calls on the British and Irish Governments to hold an early British-Irish…
Local government Constitutional affairs Issue: 2023 local government election results Original release: ‘Public have spoken – time to make politics work for all’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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"North South Interconnector Must be Undergrounded"
Aontú Councillor for Mid-Ulster Cllr Denise Mullen calls for the North South Interconnector to be placed underground, not overground, citing 409 pylons, property prices and tourism, agriculture and health concerns. The party says the Irish government should drop the project after the Minister for…
Infrastructure and transport International affairs Issue: North South Interconnector Projects of Common Interest list consideration Original release: "North South Interconnector Must be Undergrounded" (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – strengthen our hand
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP urges pro-Northern Ireland voters on the eve of the 2023 local elections to unite behind DUP candidates to strengthen unionism's position and send a message to the Government over the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: 2023 Local Government Election eve appeal to pro-Northern Ireland voters Original release: Sir Jeffrey – strengthen our hand (opens in a new tab)
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TUV’s Eve of Poll Message
TUV leader Jim Allister urges unionists alarmed by the Protocol and Sinn Féin's prospective role in government to vote TUV 1 on Thursday, saying later transfers should stay within the unionist family. He says TUV rejects the Protocol and would accept no Stormont executive including Sinn Féin, even…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV’s Eve of Poll Message (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley – restoring Stormont doesn’t address budget shortfall
DUP MP Ian Paisley says restoring Stormont immediately would not change the budget available to Northern Ireland, calling the Government's budget-and-cuts pressure to coax unionists back into the Assembly flawed and counterproductive. He urges the Government to address the region's underfunding…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland budget announcement and cuts pressure on Stormont restoration Original release: Paisley – restoring Stormont doesn’t address budget shortfall (opens in a new tab)
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Trust defining issue of election
TUV leader Jim Allister urges voters to back TUV in the upcoming election, arguing that only his party will reliably oppose the Northern Ireland Protocol and a Sinn Féin First Minister, and will not shift its stance after the vote as he claims the DUP might.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: 2023 Northern Ireland Assembly election campaign Original release: Trust defining issue of election (opens in a new tab)
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7 Political Parties Refuse Public Debate Before Local Elections
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says seven Northern Ireland party leaders refused his invitation to a public debate before the local elections, noting only Alliance's Naomi Long agreed to take part, and criticises the lack of debate.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Aontú invitation to public debate before local elections declined by party leaders Original release: 7 Political Parties Refuse Public Debate Before Local Elections (opens in a new tab)
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A5 Public Inquiry important opportunity for communities to voice their support for critical road project – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD says the A5 public inquiry opening in Omagh is an opportunity for communities to back the A5 upgrade. He urges businesses and residents to attend and calls for the Irish Government to recommit to funding it on a 50:50 basis.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: A5 public inquiry opening in Omagh Original release: A5 Public Inquiry important opportunity for communities to voice their support for critical road project – Pearse Doherty TD (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey: Strengthen our hand to finish the job
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP urges pro-Union voters to unite behind the DUP and elect more unionist councillors across the 11 councils, warning that continued unionist fracturing could let Sinn Féin lead Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Local government Original release: Sir Jeffrey: Strengthen our hand to finish the job (opens in a new tab)
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A5 inquiry important opportunity to voice support for vital road project – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley urges local businesses and residents to attend the A5 public inquiry opening in Omagh and voice support for the road project. She says the new road would reduce deaths, cut journey times, create jobs and boost links to the rest of the island, and calls for work to…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: A5 public inquiry opening in Omagh Original release: A5 inquiry important opportunity to voice support for vital road project – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Vital week in Protocol battle
TUV leader Jim Allister says voters should respond on Thursday to the UK government's approach to the Protocol with a firm stance, warning that any sign of weakness will let the Protocol stay. He criticises the UUP's position on the Windsor Framework and says TUV will not return to Stormont while…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Thursday local election vote on Protocol opposition Original release: Vital week in Protocol battle (opens in a new tab)
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Unionist unity achieved via transfers across Unionist family
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to the DUP manifesto launch, arguing that a Unionist vote cannot be split in a PR election if voters transfer across the Unionist family. He urges voters to give TUV their first preference with transfers to other pro-Union candidates, and says the DUP's warnings…
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP manifesto launch for the 2023 council election Original release: Unionist unity achieved via transfers across Unionist family (opens in a new tab)
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Manifesto Launch - Party Leader's Speech
The DUP launches its manifesto for the 2023 council elections, pledging lowest-cost core council services, regeneration and a five-point plan. Leader urges unionists to vote DUP and transfer preferences to other pro-Union candidates.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: DUP manifesto launch for the 2023 council election Original release: Manifesto Launch - Party Leader's Speech (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Manifesto Already Setting the Political Agenda
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Aontú Local Election 2023 manifesto launch in Belfast Original release: Aontú Manifesto Already Setting the Political Agenda (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons - “divided votes helped SF win”
DUP Director of Elections Gordon Lyons MLA says Sinn Féin is not a normal party, citing its manifesto claim to work for all and past remarks describing the IRA's violence as necessary, and argues divided unionist votes let Sinn Féin win in the recent election.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Féin election victory and pro-union vote division Original release: Lyons - “divided votes helped SF win” (opens in a new tab)
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‘Working for All’ – Sinn Féin launch council election manifesto
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald launches her party's council election manifesto, urging voters ahead of the 18 May poll to back councillors who will deliver local services and help restore a powers-sharing Executive with Michelle O'Neill as First Minister.
Local government Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin council election manifesto launch Original release: ‘Working for All’ – Sinn Féin launch council election manifesto (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Manifesto Launch Today the 9th of May at 4pm
Aontú, through Deputy Tóibín, announces the launch of its Local Election 2023 manifesto in Belfast and says Northern Ireland faces a crisis over hospital waiting lists, poverty, housing and the cost of living. It also says Aontú will not raise council rates during the cost-of-living crisis.
Local government Health Issue: Aontú Local Election 2023 manifesto launch in Belfast Original release: Aontú Manifesto Launch Today the 9th of May at 4pm (opens in a new tab)