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‘Westminster chaos underlines need to build something better’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill says Keir Starmer's announced departure as UK Prime Minister shows Westminster's chaos, arguing Ireland's future is better served by ending the union. She calls for fairer public service investment and cost-of-living support, and says she will work with…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister Original release: ‘Westminster chaos underlines need to build something better’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Starmer’s Unfinished Business Includes Northern Ireland - Robinson
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP responds to Keir Starmer's announced resignation, wishing him well while saying his government left workers and employers feeling penalised, citing inheritance tax and employer National Insurance changes. He says Starmer leaves Northern Ireland with unfulfilled…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister Original release: Starmer’s Unfinished Business Includes Northern Ireland - Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Resignation of Keir Starmer presents opportunity to advance relationships between Britain and Ireland in a positive manner – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD responds to Keir Starmer's announced resignation as British Prime Minister, saying it opens a chance to improve British-Irish relations. She argues pro-independence parties now hold significant roles across Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and calls on the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister Original release: Resignation of Keir Starmer presents opportunity to advance relationships between Britain and Ireland in a positive manner – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP on the resignation of Keir Starmer
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says Westminster instability has left Northern Ireland challenges unresolved, criticises Stormont Executive parties for jeopardising almost £1 billion over a Budget, and calls for political reforms and a new Ireland debate.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister Original release: Statement from SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP on the resignation of Keir Starmer (opens in a new tab)
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Statement by Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA responds to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, saying the government failed to deliver on taxes, farmers, veterans and WASPI women. He says the UUP will work constructively with the next Prime Minister and calls for Northern Ireland to be treated as an equal…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister Original release: Statement by Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister must be selected swiftly as country needs stability
Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann urges a rapid, transparent process to choose a new Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's resignation, giving the incoming leader room to set out plans and a frontbench team. He says the impact on Northern Ireland is not yet clear and that the party will press its…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister Original release: New Prime Minister must be selected swiftly as country needs stability (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister must prioritise stability and delivery in NI and the rest of the UK, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the next UK Prime Minister must enact Assembly and Executive reforms to prevent future power-sharing collapses, following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader. She calls for a focus on cost of living and delivery.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sir Keir Starmer resignation as Labour Party leader Original release: New Prime Minister must prioritise stability and delivery in NI and the rest of the UK, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive’s inability to agree a Budget could slash almost £1bn from spending, risking thousands of nurse, teacher and police posts, delaying housing, school and university projects and threatening welfare payments, and urges action before 1
Public finance and taxation Education Issue: Executive failure to agree Budget Original release: SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston Amendment Backed by Fresh Court Ruling on Prison Accommodation
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes a Scottish Court of Session judgment ruling that prison accommodation must be segregated by biological sex, and says it should prompt reflection in Northern Ireland. He points to Rule 90 of the 1995 Prison Rules and says his Amendment 97 to the Justice Bill will be…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Court of Session ruling on prison accommodation by biological sex Original release: Gaston Amendment Backed by Fresh Court Ruling on Prison Accommodation (opens in a new tab)
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Muckamore inquiry details serious failings in health and social care system – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report must be a turning point, calling for its recommendations to be implemented in full and for failings in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Department of Health to be acknowledged and addressed.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: Muckamore inquiry details serious failings in health and social care system – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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‘The Arts in a New Ireland’ discussion to take place tomorrow in Dublin
Sinn Fe in President Mary Lou McDonald announces that its Commission on Future Ireland will conven convene tomorrow, 18 June at 13 00, at Dublin’s Seán O’Casey Centre for “ Arts in a New Ireland” discussion. chaired by Vanessa Fielding, the panel will examine how a united Ireland could benefit the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin 'The Arts in a New Ireland' discussion panel announcement Original release: ‘The Arts in a New Ireland’ discussion to take place tomorrow in Dublin (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson says now time for all-party talks on reform
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA calls on the Secretary of State to convene all-party talks on reforming Stormont's power-sharing institutions, arguing the window for change is now open. He says Alliance's plans would stop any single party collapsing the Assembly, and points to a Northern…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Tennyson says now time for all-party talks on reform (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald launches Bill to legislate for planning on Irish unity
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says she has introduced a Dáil Bill requiring the Taoiseach to begin planning for constitutional change and Irish unity, including a government Green Paper and a Citizens' Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Dáil Bill on planning for Irish unity introduced Original release: Mary Lou McDonald launches Bill to legislate for planning on Irish unity (opens in a new tab)
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TUV leader presses government on application of EU AI law in Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister presses the government for clarity on whether the EU artificial intelligence law and its Cyber Resilience Act will be incorporated into Annex 2 of the Windsor Framework, warning that uncertainty puts NI digital businesses at a disadvantage.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU AI law inclusion in Windsor Framework Annex 2 Original release: TUV leader presses government on application of EU AI law in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Reforms to strengthen Executive and Assembly discussed at GFA Committee – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Leader in the Seanad, Senator Conor Murphy, welcomes a GFA Committee discussion with academics from Queens, Oxford and University College London on party proposals to strengthen the institutions. He says reform cannot address underfunding or Westminster austerity and points to Irish…
Constitutional affairs Issue: GFA Committee discussion on Sinn Féin institutional reform proposals Original release: Reforms to strengthen Executive and Assembly discussed at GFA Committee – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis welcomes announcement of funding for four greenway projects
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes funding for four border-region greenway projects under the Shared Island Greenways Development Fund, including €25,000 for the Warrenpoint to Newcastle project. She commends Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for work with the Irish government to secure it.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Shared Island Greenways Development Fund announcement for four border greenway projects Original release: Ennis welcomes announcement of funding for four greenway projects (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Assembly MACR farce underlines need for urgent reform
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says a farce over raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility shows Stormont needs urgent reform, accusing the DUP, UUP and TUV of using a cross-community veto to block a majority-backed Assembly vote.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Proposed increase in age of criminal responsibility Original release: O’Toole: Assembly MACR farce underlines need for urgent reform (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: First Ministers' response to racist riots woefully inadequate
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says the First Ministers' response to last week's racist disorder is woefully inadequate, criticising the lack of an Executive Office policy and practical support for affected migrant communities and displaced families.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast racist pogroms and attacks on homes, June 2026 Original release: O’Toole: First Ministers' response to racist riots woefully inadequate (opens in a new tab)
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Reintegration of Single Energy Market would bring significant savings to consumers – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says reintegrating the Single Electricity Market would cut consumers' bills by at least 10 percent, citing Utility Regulator information given to the Economy Committee, and calls for urgent conclusion of EU-UK electricity negotiations.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Utility Regulator briefing on recoupling the Single Electricity Market Original release: Reintegration of Single Energy Market would bring significant savings to consumers – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says he pressed Health Minister Mike Nesbitt in an urgent Assembly question after racist disorder targeted health workers, and calls for protective measures, support for affected staff and assurances for migrant staff.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security (opens in a new tab)