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Another Sinn Fein stunt - McIlveen
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA criticises Sinn Fein's latest Irish unity Bill as a distraction, saying the Irish Government opposes it and that Sinn Fein's claim Irish unity is inevitable lacks credibility. She says the party will focus on public services and the economy instead.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Fein Irish unity Bill introduced at Stormont Original release: Another Sinn Fein stunt - McIlveen (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson: Legacy process cannot succeed without full Irish Government…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Secretary of State to press the Irish Government for legislative changes giving the ICRIR access to unredacted material, citing Sir Declan Morgan's evidence and missed legacy legislation timetables.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: ICRIR access to Irish Government material and legacy legislation timetable Original release: Robinson: Legacy process cannot succeed without full Irish Government… (opens in a new tab)
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Reunification: A New Deal for The People of Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, in a Dáil speech on the Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026, says the Bill would be the first legislation directing government to plan for a United Ireland, requiring the Taoiseach to publish a Green Paper and establish an All-Ireland Citizens' Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026 Dáil debate Original release: Reunification: A New Deal for The People of Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Fund North Sea Energy, Not Sun-Dimming Projects: Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls on the Government to direct funding towards North Sea energy and practical help for families and businesses facing high energy bills, rather than solar geoengineering projects, after a government-funded agency allocated £50m in grants for them.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: Government-funded agency £50m solar geoengineering grants Original release: Fund North Sea Energy, Not Sun-Dimming Projects: Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol parcels charge begins to bite
TUV's Keith Ratcliffe, a councillor and Newry and Armagh candidate, says a local firm now faces a £35 delivery charge on GB parts after a new EU duty on low-value parcels began. He blames the Irish Sea border and the Donaldson Deal for rising costs.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: New EU customs duty and ferry emissions charges from 1 July 2026 Original release: Protocol parcels charge begins to bite (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Farage stunt further debasement of Westminster politics
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says Nigel Farage's move to step down and force a by-election is a fresh low for Westminster, calling it a bid to sidestep scrutiny of his personal finances and urging him to let the standards investigation run its course. She argues North voters want action on everyday…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Nigel Farage resignation triggering Clacton by-election Original release: Hanna: Farage stunt further debasement of Westminster politics (opens in a new tab)
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'Not Fit for Office’ - Deputy First Minister Should Step Aside
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll calls on Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly to step aside after reports she was allegedly warned that Jeffrey Donaldson was a danger to a young woman, claiming the DUP closed ranks around him.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast Telegraph reports on DUP handling of Jeffrey Donaldson allegations Original release: 'Not Fit for Office’ - Deputy First Minister Should Step Aside (opens in a new tab)
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Speech by Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP at 'Glasgow Twelfth'
DUP MP Gavin Robinson, speaking at the Glasgow Twelfth, says Scotland and Northern Ireland share a bond rooted in history and the Union. He argues that constitutional debate distracts from public services and that the Union is strengthened by success, and defends Orange Institution traditions…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Speech by Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP at 'Glasgow Twelfth' (opens in a new tab)
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Lessons in Liberty
TUV republishes a 2022 Centre for the Union article by Dr Dan Boucher marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, linking America's founding to Ulster's contribution and arguing the Irish Sea border exposes injustice in the UK's shared political heritage.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Lessons in Liberty (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton Appeals for Information on Lyra McKee’s murder
DUP Foyle MLA Julie Middleton expresses sympathy to Lyra McKee's family following the Belfast Crown Court verdict and calls for anyone nearby on the night of the murder to come forward with information to police.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast Crown Court verdict in Lyra McKee murder case Original release: Middleton Appeals for Information on Lyra McKee’s murder (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton welcomes return of stolen wreaths
DUP MLA Julie Middleton welcomes the return of wreaths stolen from the War Memorial in Londonderry and pays tribute to those who helped secure their return. She calls for education about the names commemorated on the memorial, saying they are not confined to people from a unionist tradition.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Theft of wreaths from Londonderry Cenotaph after Somme remembrance service Original release: Middleton welcomes return of stolen wreaths (opens in a new tab)
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45th Anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration Launched in Mayo
Sinn Féin announces the 45th anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration, launched in Castlebar, and invites people from around the country to Ballina on 30 August to honour the 1981 hunger strikers and earlier Irish hunger strikers.
Community relations and legacy Issue: 45th anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration launch in Castlebar Original release: 45th Anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration Launched in Mayo (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Deal was conceived in the iniquity of Donaldson’s lies
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP should examine the Protocol-era deal it cemented under Jeffrey Donaldson, listing what he calls its damage, including EU customs rules, Irish Sea border checks, EU law in over 300 areas, and a Stormont brake he calls useless. He claims the deal is a disaster…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: DUP Deal was conceived in the iniquity of Donaldson’s lies (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton condemns theft of Cenotaph wreaths
Foyle DUP MLA Julie Middleton condemns the theft of four wreaths from Londonderry's Cenotaph after a Battle of the Somme remembrance service, calling the act contempt for the war dead and hoping those responsible are held accountable.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Theft of wreaths from Londonderry Cenotaph after Somme remembrance service Original release: Middleton condemns theft of Cenotaph wreaths (opens in a new tab)
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Scrap Irish Sea border and save a Billion
TUV leader Jim Allister says roughly £1 billion is being wasted on the Irish Sea border, citing £192m for border posts, £531m for the Trader Support Service, £122m in DAERA border costs and 221 funded staff, and calls for it to be scrapped to fund Stormont's request for more money.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Stormont Executive meeting with HMG seeking additional funding Original release: Scrap Irish Sea border and save a Billion (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw’s flags Bill is an assault on unionist culture dressed up as “balance”
TUV's Jonathan Jackson, Strangford candidate, says Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw's flags Bill is a one-sided measure aimed at Unionist culture, warning it would let officials remove Union Flags and Loyalist emblems and that TUV will oppose it at every stage.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Introduction of Assembly flags and emblems Bill by Paula Bradshaw Original release: Bradshaw’s flags Bill is an assault on unionist culture dressed up as “balance” (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood appeals for return of Cenotaph wreaths
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood appeals for wreaths stolen from Derry's Cenotaph to be returned immediately, after police said they are treating the Wednesday night incident as a sectarian hate crime. He urges young people and parents to avoid sectarian or anti-social disorder over the summer.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Theft of wreaths from Londonderry Cenotaph after Somme remembrance service Original release: Eastwood appeals for return of Cenotaph wreaths (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray welcomes new Strategic Group to protect Mourne Mountains by DAERA Minister
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's establishment of a Strategic Group for the Mournes, chaired by the Minister with cross-departmental representatives and a Forever Mournes Partnership observer. He says a coordinated approach is needed to address parking…
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA Strategic Group established for the Mournes Original release: McMurray welcomes new Strategic Group to protect Mourne Mountains by DAERA Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Paramilitary element in racist disorder highlights lack of TEO work on race relations, says Bradshaw
Alliance TEO spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says the Chief Constable's confirmation of loyalist paramilitary direction of recent racist violence exposes a lack of progress from the Stormont leadership on race relations. She criticises the executive's framework for omitting paramilitaries and lacking…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Chief Constable confirms loyalist paramilitary role in recent race riots Original release: Paramilitary element in racist disorder highlights lack of TEO work on race relations, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland’s Presidency of the EU comes at defining time for Europe and for Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD sets out three priorities for Ireland's EU Council Presidency: preparing for Irish unity, standing up for workers and farmers, and defending military neutrality and peace. She urges the Government to open talks with European partners on constitutional change.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Ireland's EU Council Presidency commencement ceremony in Dublin Castle Original release: Ireland’s Presidency of the EU comes at defining time for Europe and for Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)