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Sir Jeffrey - "Protocol rubble needs removed"
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the Northern Ireland Protocol must be removed for devolved government to be stabilised, and calls on any new Prime Minister to deal with it fully rather than through short-term fixes. He cites impacts on medicines supply, steel tariffs, transport costs and…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Sir Jeffrey - "Protocol rubble needs removed" (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney tells British Lords that Protocol must be built upon
Sinn Féin's National Chairperson Declan Kearney says he told a Westminster Lords committee on the Protocol that his party opposes the NI Protocol Bill, calling it a breach of international law and an affront to democracy, and urges the Protocol be built upon rather than replaced.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lords Protocol committee evidence on NI Protocol Bill Original release: Kearney tells British Lords that Protocol must be built upon (opens in a new tab)
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Real People are the Collateral Damage of Westminster & Stormont Fiasco Factories - Tóibín
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says the Westminster government collapse and the suspended Stormont Assembly are imposing a human cost on families facing poverty, hunger and cold homes. He calls for urgent reform of political institutions and for the Irish government to press the case with whoever…
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Real People are the Collateral Damage of Westminster & Stormont Fiasco Factories - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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New Election is Worthless Without Stormont Reform - Herdman
Aontú's Gerard Herdman welcomes other parties backing its Stormont reform proposal, urging that reform be a priority for any returning assembly. He criticises the DUP and Sinn Féin over repeated institutional collapses and proposes cutting MLAs' wages to the minimum wage if they fail to work. He…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: New Election is Worthless Without Stormont Reform - Herdman (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent need for commissioning of abortion services, say Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan call for urgent commissioning of abortion services on the third anniversary of decriminalisation in Northern Ireland, saying women face a postcode lottery in access. Egan urges the Secretary of State to step in and commission full services under UN…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Third anniversary of abortion decriminalisation in Northern Ireland Original release: Urgent need for commissioning of abortion services, say Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
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After Truss: Why An Assembly Election? We Need A General Election To Get Rid Of The Tories!
People Before Profit says Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris is threatening a Stormont election in December that few want and that would change little, arguing it does nothing for cost-of-living problems. It calls instead for a British general election to remove the Tories and an end to their…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Liz Truss resignation Original release: After Truss: Why An Assembly Election? We Need A General Election To Get Rid Of The Tories! (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD comments on the resignation of the British Prime Minister Liz Truss
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says ordinary workers and families are being punished by chaos in the British government following Liz Truss's resignation as Prime Minister. She calls on the DUP to end its boycott and form an Executive within eight days.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Liz Truss resignation Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD comments on the resignation of the British Prime Minister Liz Truss (opens in a new tab)
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Seems more than Stormont needs stability!
TUV leader Jim Allister says the UK Government's calls for stability and a return to mandatory coalition in Belfast ring hollow given Conservative turmoil, and argues the Northern Ireland Protocol must go before any Prime Minister can secure the Union. He calls for Unionism to refuse to operate…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Liz Truss resignation Original release: Seems more than Stormont needs stability! (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister must bring stability - Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA says the next Prime Minister must restore devolved government and address the Protocol's damage to the Belfast Agreement, and urges the current Prime Minister not to call an Assembly election until a new PM and Northern Ireland Secretary are in place.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Prime Minister transition and calls for Assembly election delay Original release: New Prime Minister must bring stability - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Westminster chaos underlines need for urgent Executive restoration, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says Westminster chaos after Liz Truss's resignation as Conservative leader underlines the urgent need to restore a functioning Stormont Executive, which she says can guide public services and finances through the crisis.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Liz Truss resignation Original release: Westminster chaos underlines need for urgent Executive restoration, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Online abuse and the harm it causes must be rooted out of our society, says Alliance MLAs
Alliance MLAs Connie Egan and Patricia O’Lynn call for the eradication of targeted cyber abuse, welcome Justice Minister Naomi Long’s proactive steps and PSNI involvement, and pledge continued work to stamp out online intimidation of women in public life.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Justice Minister Naomi Long meeting on online abuse of women Original release: Online abuse and the harm it causes must be rooted out of our society, says Alliance MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter condemns sickening Portrush graffiti
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter condemns graffiti targeting actor James Nesbitt in Portrush, calling it sickening and an attempt to intimidate people into silence. She expresses solidarity with Nesbitt and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Threatening graffiti directed at James Nesbitt in Portrush Original release: Hunter condemns sickening Portrush graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Delegation Meets Prime Minister
The DUP says its delegation, led by leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, met the Prime Minister in Downing Street to discuss protocol issues. It welcomes the Prime Minister's continued backing for the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill and says it restated its demand for Northern Ireland's constitutional…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP delegation meeting with Prime Minister in Downing Street Original release: DUP Delegation Meets Prime Minister (opens in a new tab)
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TUV spells out the reality of the Protocol and shortcomings of Government in submission to the House of Lords
Traditional Unionist Voice says the Protocol is severely harming Northern Ireland’s economy and sovereignty, and urges the Government to restore full UK control through the Protocol Bill, rejecting the dual regulatory regime and calling for repeal of EU-imposed rules.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV spells out the reality of the Protocol and shortcomings of Government in submission to the House of Lords (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill holds virtual meeting with First Minister of Wales
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister designate, says she briefed Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford on the stalled power-sharing talks and the approaching exit of caretaker ministers from departments. She says she is ready to form and lead an Executive to address the cost-of-living crisis.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: O’Neill holds virtual meeting with First Minister of Wales (opens in a new tab)
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NI Protocol is the blockage to devolution – Robinson
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson says the Northern Ireland Protocol, not any Assembly election, is the blockage to restoring devolution and calls on London and Brussels to accept this. He claims the Protocol raises costs for steel used in construction and for groceries.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: NI Protocol is the blockage to devolution – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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“Growing Support for Aontú’s Proposed Stormont Reforms” – Cllr Mullen
Aontú Cllr Denise Mullen welcomes Alliance leader Naomi Long's comments backing Aontú's call to reform Stormont, arguing that one party should not be able to hold the institution hostage. She urges more parties to join calls for reform amid the cost-of-living and energy crisis.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: “Growing Support for Aontú’s Proposed Stormont Reforms” – Cllr Mullen (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance submits Assembly recall petition as Long says May's election result must be respected and Assembly restored on sustainable basis
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the May election result must be respected and urges the Assembly and Executive be restored immediately on a sustainable footing, submitting a recall petition that also calls for reforms to stop any single party blocking devolution amid Westminster Conservative tur
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Alliance submits Assembly recall petition as Long says May's election result must be respected and Assembly restored on sustainable basis (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes hospital announcement and says service transformation now appears to be happening at pace
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the decision to make Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry an elective overnight stay centre, saying hospital transformation now appears to be moving at pace. She calls for the full blueprint for the wider health estate reconfiguration to be…
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McNulty urges Minister to clarify future of emergency general surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty asks Health Minister Robin Swann to clarify the future of emergency surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital after reports it could be moved permanently, while welcoming plans for an elective surgery hub there. Colin McGrath separately urges a statement on emergency…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital emergency general surgery relocation reports Original release: McNulty urges Minister to clarify future of emergency general surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital (opens in a new tab)