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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 Original release: Unionists have no option but to stand firm (opens in a new tab)
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Stalling on Executive costing vital health service pay deal, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says continued delay in restoring the Executive is preventing health and social care staff from receiving the £375 million pay award needed to close a £472 million funding gap, and pledges any restored Executive will enshrine legally‑binding guarantees
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Stalling on Executive costing vital health service pay deal, says Bradshaw (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 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 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 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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Reports of doctors leaving Daisy Hill deeply concerning – Brady
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady says reports that several medical staff have left Daisy Hill Hospital are deeply concerning, particularly claims doctors lack proper support to work safely. He says the party will request an urgent meeting with the Southern Trust on recruitment and retention, and calls…
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Reports of doctors leaving Daisy Hill deeply concerning – Brady (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 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 Original release: Trust defining issue of election (opens in a new tab)
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Major Save Causeway Hospital Rally for Coleraine This Saturday
Aontú announces a rally in The Diamond, Coleraine, on Saturday 13 May at 1pm against the closure of Causeway Maternity, quoting Causeway Hospital Campaign chair Gemma Brolly on a petition of over 2,000 signatures, FOI evidence, and legal advice on the decision.
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Hundreds Attend Save Causeway Hospital Protest.
Aontú reports that hundreds attended a Save Causeway Hospital protest at the Diamond in Coleraine over threatened maternity services cuts. Campaign chairperson Gemma Brolly says the closure would force nearly a thousand women a year on a longer journey and demands speaking rights at the Health and…
Health Original release: Hundreds Attend Save Causeway Hospital Protest. (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 Original release: 7 Political Parties Refuse Public Debate Before Local Elections (opens in a new tab)
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Yet another blow to Daisy Hill
TUV councillor Harold McKee expresses deep concern about reports that several medical staff have left Daisy Hill Hospital, saying the Department and Trust have long neglected its services. Cusher candidate Keith Ratcliffe blames Stormont for failing to resource the NHS and dismisses the idea that…
Health Original release: Yet another blow to Daisy Hill (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 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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Cuts to student nursing places ‘totally unacceptable’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon condemns reported plans to cut 300 student nursing places, blaming UK Government cuts and calling on the British Government to end them and increase public service investment.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Cuts to student nursing places ‘totally unacceptable’ – Dillon (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 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 Original release: Vital week in Protocol battle (opens in a new tab)
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Short-term cuts to nursing training will have disastrous long-term implications – Chambers
UUP health spokesperson and North Down MLA Alan Chambers says cutting nurse and midwife training places in Northern Ireland is a short-term saving that will bring financial damage and a workforce shortfall in three years. He blames the lack of a sitting Executive and Health Minister.
Health Economy and employment Original release: Short-term cuts to nursing training will have disastrous long-term implications – Chambers (opens in a new tab)