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Launch of 2024 General Election Campaign
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson launched the 2024 General Election campaign in Lisburn, unveiling a slate of DUP candidates for constituencies such as East Londonderry, East Antrim, Strangford and others, and pledged to promote the Union and work for prosperity in Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Issue: 2024 General Election campaign launch Original release: Launch of 2024 General Election Campaign (opens in a new tab)
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People of North Down need clarity over where candidates stand, following DUP deal comments, says Farry
Alliance leader Stephen Farry says North Down's General Election candidates must clarify their stance on DUP leader Gavin Robinson's comments that the UK Government deal to restore the Assembly and Executive had been oversold. He criticises the DUP for reviving Brexit debates and calls on Alex…
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP leader Gavin Robinson comments on Stormont restoration deal Original release: People of North Down need clarity over where candidates stand, following DUP deal comments, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Seems TUV was right all along – the Irish Sea border is not gone, as DUP claimed
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP's Donaldson Deal has not changed the substance of the Protocol, with the Irish Sea border, EU law and economic alignment remaining, and accuses the DUP of misleading voters over its claims and its latest promises.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP Donaldson Deal claims on the Irish Sea border Original release: Seems TUV was right all along – the Irish Sea border is not gone, as DUP claimed (opens in a new tab)
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Freeman of Lisburn City endorses Buckley
The DUP publishes a statement from Jim Dillon MBE, a former Ulster Unionist councillor and Freeman of Lisburn City, endorsing Jonathan Buckley as the next MP for Lagan Valley and pledging to campaign with him. Buckley responds welcoming the endorsement.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Freeman of Lisburn City endorses Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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Nursing Chief Pat Cullen seeking nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in Fermanagh South Tyrone
Sinn Féin says former Royal College of Nursing chief executive Pat Cullen will seek nomination as its candidate in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone Westminster election, with a selection convention held this week. Cullen calls for better funding for public services and rejection of Tory cuts to…
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Policy, not words, is what matters
TUV councillor Matthew Warwick says speculation that the DUP leader will "pivot" on the Donaldson Deal means nothing unless policy changes, and calls on the DUP to quit the Protocol implementing executive if it is serious about the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Speculation over DUP leader's position on the Donaldson Deal Original release: Policy, not words, is what matters (opens in a new tab)
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You can’t strengthen the Union by dividing the United Kingdom
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle accuses DUP MLA Gregory Campbell of ignoring Unionist division and the Protocol's effects, including the High Court ruling on migrants, suspended Article Six and new border posts. He says the DUP's own past stance on the Sea Border has changed.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: You can’t strengthen the Union by dividing the United Kingdom (opens in a new tab)
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You can’t strengthen the Union whilst degrading unionism from within:…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says campaigning to strengthen the Union while attacking unionism is pointless, responding to Reform UK's Ben Habib's stated aim to "dispose" of the DUP. Campbell argues Habib's comments would remove pro-Union representation in Parliament.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Ben Habib's remarks about wanting to dispose of the DUP Original release: You can’t strengthen the Union whilst degrading unionism from within:… (opens in a new tab)
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Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy condemns racist vandalism in Cookstown over the weekend, including swastika displays and derogatory graffiti, saying such behaviour has no place in the community and hoping those responsible are found.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Cookstown racist vandalism including swastikas and graffiti Original release: Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party will always put health first - Beattie
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says his party is voting against the budget to stand up for health services, will not voluntarily leave the Executive, and calls on other parties to honour their commitments to health. He says the health challenges ahead will take decades to address.
Health Issue: Northern Ireland Budget vote and opposition to it Original release: Ulster Unionist Party will always put health first - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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UUP should step back in FST
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson urges the UUP to step back in Fermanagh & South Tyrone and back a non-party aligned pro-union candidate, saying the DUP has not contested the Westminster seat since 2005. He disputes a UUP statement about past talks on an agreed unionist candidate.
Constitutional affairs Issue: UUP candidate selection in Fermanagh & South Tyrone Westminster election Original release: UUP should step back in FST (opens in a new tab)
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Parliament now subservient to foreign jurisdiction in NI
TUV leader Jim Allister says UK laws in Northern Ireland can be struck down because of the Protocol, citing the Legacy Act and migration legislation. He accuses the DUP and Windsor Framework of leaving the Protocol unchanged and vows to restore UK sovereignty.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Parliament now subservient to foreign jurisdiction in NI (opens in a new tab)
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Speed outside schools in Causeway
TUV councillor Allister Kyle says he has written to the Department for Infrastructure and PSNI seeking speed reductions outside Dunseverick and William Pinkerton primary schools in Causeway. He reports that party leader Jim Allister has raised the Dunseverick concern with the Infrastructure…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Speed outside schools in Causeway (opens in a new tab)
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Long to lead change at Westminster as she announces General Election candidacy
Alliance Leader Naomi Long announces she will stand as a candidate in East Belfast at the General Election, saying Alliance MPs are needed at Westminster to shape debate on Assembly financial and political stability. She calls for reform of institutions to remove vetoes and for fair block grant…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Long to lead change at Westminster as she announces General Election candidacy (opens in a new tab)
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We are in the business of making Northern Ireland work
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says every vote on 4 July will shape Northern Ireland's direction and calls for more DUP MPs at Westminster. The party announces Jonathan Buckley as its Lagan Valley candidate and Belfast councillor Tracey Kelly for South Belfast.
Constitutional affairs Original release: We are in the business of making Northern Ireland work (opens in a new tab)
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€20bn for Irish Unity dismissed as ‘just wrong’ at Oireachtas Committee – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Rose Conway-Walsh TD welcomes evidence to the Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee disputing the reported €20bn cost of Irish Unity, and calls for a cross-party Oireachtas committee to produce a Green Paper.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee evidence on economics of Irish Unity Original release: €20bn for Irish Unity dismissed as ‘just wrong’ at Oireachtas Committee – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Sunak’s legacy – NI detached from UK
TUV leader Jim Allister says Rishi Sunak's visit to Northern Ireland highlights the need for full reunification of the UK, arguing the Windsor Framework sustains EU law supremacy and that the Safeguarding the Union promises have not been delivered.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sunak’s legacy – NI detached from UK (opens in a new tab)
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GAA spin cannot obscure reality of Casement public money grab
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle says a report on Casement Park is an attempt to distract from GAA demands for public money, arguing the GAA should receive the 2011 ring-fenced £36.2 million. He says Euro 2028 should leave a football legacy and that the sub-regional football fund was not increased.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park funding report and sub-regional stadium funding announcement Original release: GAA spin cannot obscure reality of Casement public money grab (opens in a new tab)
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Waiting times for children’s mental health services illustrates a further crisis in children’s health, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says rising CAMHS waiting times, with 52% of children waiting over nine weeks for assessment, show a further crisis in children's health. She calls for early intervention, restoration of the axed Healthy Happy Minds pilot and clarity on Mental…
Health Issue: Latest quarterly CAMHS waiting time statistics for Northern Ireland Original release: Waiting times for children’s mental health services illustrates a further crisis in children’s health, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcomes general election
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes the announcement of a general election, saying it will be a contest between those who back UK unity and those who want Northern Ireland treated as part of the EU. He says TUV goes in on equal citizenship and promotes its linkup with Reform UK.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK general election announcement May 2024 Original release: TUV welcomes general election (opens in a new tab)