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Executive legislative programme ‘thin’ after big promises: O’Toole
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says the Executive's 2024 legislative programme is thin compared with promises made by Executive parties, noting it largely carries over measures begun during the collapse and still lacks a Programme for Government four months into the restored…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Executive legislative programme for 2024 debated in Assembly Original release: Executive legislative programme ‘thin’ after big promises: O’Toole (opens in a new tab)
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Statement by Jim Allister on TUV – Reform UK arrangement
TUV leader Jim Allister says the party acted in good faith under its electoral arrangement with Reform UK and has kept to it, and calls Nigel Farage's comments that day disappointing and at odds with a recent conversation between them. He says TUV is seeking the backing of voters who were told the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Farage comments on TUV-Reform UK electoral pact Original release: Statement by Jim Allister on TUV – Reform UK arrangement (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley & Wilson welcome Nigel Farage backing
DUP candidates Ian Paisley and Sammy Wilson welcome Nigel Farage's endorsement of them in North and East Antrim, and call on the TUV to drop Reform UK branding after an Electoral Commission ruling on its description.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Nigel Farage endorsement of DUP candidates in Antrim constituencies Original release: Paisley & Wilson welcome Nigel Farage backing (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons - ROI result should give pro-Union voters food for thought
DUP Director of Elections Gordon Lyons MLA says the Sinn Fein result in the Republic should prompt pro-Union voters in Northern Ireland to reflect, warning that a divided unionist vote risks aiding Sinn Fein and Alliance. He urges voters to back DUP MPs at Westminster to oppose a border poll.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Republic of Ireland election result and Sinn Fein performance Original release: Lyons - ROI result should give pro-Union voters food for thought (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw calls for public's views on gaps in equality legislation
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for public views via a survey for an Assembly Executive Office Committee inquiry comparing Northern Ireland's equality law with neighbouring jurisdictions, citing gaps after Brexit.
Disability and equality Issue: Assembly Executive Office Committee equality legislation inquiry survey Original release: Bradshaw calls for public's views on gaps in equality legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Stevan Patterson for West Tyrone
TUV/Reform UK says Stevan Patterson, a retired South West College computer technician from Castlederg, will contest West Tyrone at the Westminster election. Patterson calls for removal of the Sea Border and says the constituency has lacked representation for 23 years.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Stevan Patterson for West Tyrone (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons – Alliance fooling no one
DUP Director of Elections Gordon Lyons says Alliance leader Naomi Long has further questions to answer over her attendance at an Ireland's Future event, which he claims promotes removing Northern Ireland from the UK. He accuses Alliance of withdrawing from the event to avoid scrutiny and of acting…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Naomi Long's Ireland's Future event attendance withdrawal Original release: Lyons – Alliance fooling no one (opens in a new tab)
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Green pressure forces Muir to move on pollution fines
Green Party Cllr Brian Smyth welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's change of policy to restore heavier financial penalties for persistent agricultural pollution, calling it a first step. He says the Executive's Going for Growth Strategy and the Lough Neagh pollution reflect wider failings by the…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA Minister Muir water quality enforcement measures at Agriculture Committee Original release: Green pressure forces Muir to move on pollution fines (opens in a new tab)
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Education and enforcement key to turning the tide on water quality, says Blair
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes further actions announced by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to tackle poor water quality, including reversing a cap on cross-compliance penalties and a review of fines. He urges the Executive to agree the Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan quickly.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA Minister Muir water quality enforcement measures at Agriculture Committee Original release: Education and enforcement key to turning the tide on water quality, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Measures need to be taken to improve A2 safety, says Farry
Alliance Westminster candidate Stephen Farry says measures are needed to improve safety on the A2 in North Down after a series of recent crashes, one fatal. He welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's commitment to a review and calls for speed enforcement, signage and better sight lines.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A2 North Down road safety review response from Infrastructure Minister Original release: Measures need to be taken to improve A2 safety, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Alliance Downshire East Councillor Kurtis Dickson was sworn in as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, becoming the council’s youngest and first openly LGBTQIA+ mayor. He says he will boost youth involvement, promote mental‑well‑being and champion environmental issues.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Kurtis Dickson installed as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh Original release: Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Maximising pro-Union representation good for Northern Ireland:…
DUP leader Gavin Robinson says it is in Northern Ireland's interests to return the strongest team of pro-Union MPs to Westminster, warning that votes leading to more absentee MPs will not strengthen the Union. He points to the DUP's unilateral action in North Down and Fermanagh & South Tyrone and…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Maximising pro-Union representation good for Northern Ireland:… (opens in a new tab)
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Integrity and truth still matter – Allister
TUV leader Jim Allister, on handing in his North Antrim nomination papers, urges voters to reject the DUP candidate over the Donaldson Deal, which he calls a dud. He says the DUP falsely claimed the deal removed the Irish Sea border and must not be trusted with votes in July.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson Deal Irish Sea border claim North Antrim 2024 nomination Original release: Integrity and truth still matter – Allister (opens in a new tab)
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TUV East Belfast candidate reflects on sacrifice of D-Day
TUV East Belfast Westminster candidate John Ross, a former paratrooper, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day by flying the Union Flag and a Parachute Regiment flag at his home. He argues remembrance should resist foreign laws and courts ruling part of the UK, and says soldiers' deaths are not…
Constitutional affairs Issue: 80th anniversary of D-Day Original release: TUV East Belfast candidate reflects on sacrifice of D-Day (opens in a new tab)
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‘Work to resettle patients from Muckamore must continue at pace’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the Health Minister to keep resettling patients from Muckamore Abbey Hospital at speed and to set a firm closure date, after he signalled a short delay to the original June deadline. She also asks him to keep the Assembly updated on progress.
Health Issue: Muckamore Abbey Hospital closure date extension Original release: ‘Work to resettle patients from Muckamore must continue at pace’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background
Alliance Councillor David Lee-Surginor says he is honoured to be installed as Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and pledges to prioritise tourism, support flood-affected businesses and voluntary groups facing funding cuts, and promote equality.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: David Lee-Surginor installed as Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down Council Original release: Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background (opens in a new tab)
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Is nothing safe from EU madness – now, Smoky Bacon crisps banned
TUV leader Jim Allister says EU plans to ban smoke flavourings in crisps would stop Tayto producing Smoky Bacon crisps at Tandragee while GB factories could continue, blaming the Protocol and the Government's deal with the DUP.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU proposal to ban smoke flavourings in crisps Original release: Is nothing safe from EU madness – now, Smoky Bacon crisps banned (opens in a new tab)
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Our team has a record of delivery for constituents
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson, nominating candidates in Ballymena, says the party has delivered for County Antrim, citing fibre broadband for almost 16,000 homes funded by £150m secured by DUP MPs. He calls for a strong DUP team in Westminster and a fair long-term funding model for Northern Ireland.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Our team has a record of delivery for constituents (opens in a new tab)
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Narrow Water Bridge will be transformative – Hazzard
Sinn Féin Westminster candidate for South Down Chris Hazzard says the start of work on the Narrow Water Bridge will unlock South Down’s tourism potential, boost local businesses, create jobs and strengthen the regional economy, and pledges to push for swift delivery.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Narrow Water Bridge construction commencement Original release: Narrow Water Bridge will be transformative – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Major breaches of environmental law "obscene and deeply disturbing" - Cllr Smyth
Green Party Councillor for Lisnasharragh Brian Smyth says it is obscene that Moy Park has breached environmental laws in Northern Ireland more than 500 times without prosecution, following a BBC investigation. He blames the Going for Growth strategy and a broken planning system, and calls on the…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: BBC investigation into Moy Park environmental law breaches Original release: Major breaches of environmental law "obscene and deeply disturbing" - Cllr Smyth (opens in a new tab)