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McAleer encourages farmers to join protests against the farm inheritance tax
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer calls on farmers to join the Ulster Farmers' Union tractor runs on Saturday 25 January against British government proposals to change inheritance tax on farms, which he says would force families to sell inherited land.
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: UFU tractor runs against British government farm inheritance tax proposals Original release: McAleer encourages farmers to join protests against the farm inheritance tax (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill to address Mid Ulster uniting Ireland conference
Sinn Féin's Michelle O’Neill MLA will address a People’s Assembly on Irish unity at the Seamus Heaney Homeplace in Bellaghy on 26 February, inviting Mid Ulster residents, community groups and others to discuss future constitutional arrangements and the forthcoming unity referendum.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mid Ulster Irish unity People's Assembly, Bellaghy, 26 February Original release: Michelle O’Neill to address Mid Ulster uniting Ireland conference (opens in a new tab)
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Executive’s investment in childcare is bringing down costs for workers and families – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason says important progress has been made on childcare costs since the Executive was restored, citing a 15% cut in bills from the childcare subsidy scheme and a doubled childcare budget. She urges the education minister to publish the childcare strategy.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Executive’s investment in childcare is bringing down costs for workers and families – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes commuting of Leonard Peltier’s life sentence
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA welcomes the US President's decision to commute activist Leonard Peltier's life sentence, calling it long overdue and saying Peltier, now 80, has spent nearly fifty years in federal custody.
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Leonard Peltier sentence commutation by US President Original release: Kearney welcomes commuting of Leonard Peltier’s life sentence (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly reform can’t be an excuse to avoid finding agreement: Shannon
DUP MP Jim Shannon says calls to reform Northern Ireland's devolved institutions should not be a cover for excluding those who disagree, and that progress needs agreement across the divided community. He accuses the Alliance Party of seeking reform to bypass that process and to exclude unionists…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster Hall debate on reform of devolved institutions Original release: Assembly reform can’t be an excuse to avoid finding agreement: Shannon (opens in a new tab)
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Case for reforming Northern Ireland's system of government is irrefutable, says Eastwood, ahead of debate
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says the case for reforming Northern Ireland's power-sharing institutions is irrefutable and will lead a Westminster Hall debate calling for changes to prevent stop-start government and one-party vetoes. She argues the window for reform exists now, away from an Assembly…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster Hall debate on reform of devolved institutions Original release: Case for reforming Northern Ireland's system of government is irrefutable, says Eastwood, ahead of debate (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly condemns arson in Rathglynn.
Alliance Antrim Town Councillor Neil Kelly condemns an early-morning arson attack on a property in Rathglynn in which a woman in her 70s was taken to hospital with burns and smoke inhalation. He thanks the NIFRS for containing the blaze and urges anyone with information to contact police or…
Justice and policing Issue: Arson attack on Rathglynn property Original release: Kelly condemns arson in Rathglynn. (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin secures commitment for Childcare Strategy deadline
SDLP economy spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin MLA says the Executive must move beyond warm words on childcare and urges a funded plan, after an Assembly motion she amended to set a deadline for an Early Learning and Childcare Strategy passed.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Assembly motion setting deadline for Early Learning and Childcare Strategy Original release: McLaughlin secures commitment for Childcare Strategy deadline (opens in a new tab)
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TUV tables motions at Westminster and Stormont congratulating Donald Trump on his inauguration as 47th President
TUV MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston say they have tabled motions in Westminster and Stormont that congratulate Donald Trump on becoming the 47th President of the United States, welcome his promise to defend national sovereignty and borders, and call for the EU’s control over Northern Ireland‑
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donald Trump inauguration as 47th US President Original release: TUV tables motions at Westminster and Stormont congratulating Donald Trump on his inauguration as 47th President (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcomes cross-party support for improved autism mental health support
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes cross‑party support for a motion urging the health minister to devise specialist autism mental health services, saying many with ASD lack needed care and the minister must work with families to deliver fully accessible support.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Assembly motion calling for specialist autism mental health services Original release: Kimmins welcomes cross-party support for improved autism mental health support (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Darryl Wilson joins the DUP
The DUP announces that Ballymoney Councillor Darryl Wilson has joined the party in North Antrim. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes him and calls for unionists to work together to avoid another missed seat in 2027, criticising inter-unionist division.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Cllr Darryl Wilson joins the DUP (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “Government is wrong on this occasion”
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP says the Government was wrong not to trigger the Stormont Brake against updated EU chemical labelling rules, warning of about £1bn in annual Great Britain–Northern Ireland chemical trade facing extra costs and barriers.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State's Stormont Brake decision on EU Regulation 2024/2865 Original release: Robinson – “Government is wrong on this occasion” (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont Brake rejection should Break Stormont
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the Secretary of State's rejection of the unionist demand to pull the Stormont Brake shows the mechanism has failed, and calls on the DUP to leave the Executive and end its role in implementing EU rules.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State's Stormont Brake decision on EU Regulation 2024/2865 Original release: Stormont Brake rejection should Break Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Trump's Inauguration: A Billionaire's Party
People Before Profit says Trump's inauguration party is funded by America's billionaires and that his rhetoric on migrants, trans rights and abortion divides working people from wealth inequality. It also names Irish guests Conor McGregor and Ian Paisley Junior as celebrating him.
International affairs Issue: Trump inauguration party funded by billionaires Original release: Trump's Inauguration: A Billionaire's Party (opens in a new tab)
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Thousands of Houses Empty and Thousands Homeless: Time for Action
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is using unreliable data on vacant properties to excuse inaction on housing, and calls on the Finance and Communities Ministers to ensure empty homes records are accurate and up to date.
Housing Issue: Communities Minister comments on lack of data on vacant properties Original release: Thousands of Houses Empty and Thousands Homeless: Time for Action (opens in a new tab)
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McAleer welcomes new veterinary nursing degrees at Ulster University
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer welcomes Ulster University's announcement that its Coleraine campus will offer veterinary nursing degrees, and a part-time animal healthcare and practice degree for registered veterinary nurses. He hopes the courses will keep veterinary careers in Northern Ireland…
Agriculture and rural affairs Education Issue: Ulster University Coleraine veterinary nursing degree announcement Original release: McAleer welcomes new veterinary nursing degrees at Ulster University (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party welcome rejection of UUP anti-trans motion
Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn welcomes the failure of a UUP motion on trans prisoners, calling it a distraction. He says the Assembly should instead deliver the LGBTQ equality strategy promised since 2007 and address hate crime and health inequalities.
Disability and equality Issue: UUP motion on trans prisoners rejected in Assembly Original release: Green Party welcome rejection of UUP anti-trans motion (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State has failed at the first hurdle
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken says the Secretary of State's decision undermines Windsor Framework safeguards, arguing the Democratic Scrutiny Committee has become a party political tool and that the Stormont Brake was ignored. He claims divergence from EU rules is increasing and that the Secretary of…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State's Stormont Brake decision on EU Regulation 2024/2865 Original release: Secretary of State has failed at the first hurdle (opens in a new tab)
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Long calls on incoming Irish Government to make political reform here a high priority
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA writes to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris, urging the incoming Irish Government to prioritise reform of Northern Ireland’s Assembly and Executive, citing its co‑guarantor role in the Good Friday Agreement.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Incoming Irish Government formation Original release: Long calls on incoming Irish Government to make political reform here a high priority (opens in a new tab)
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Peace wall removal a significant step towards a more united community, says Tennyson.
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson welcomes the removal of the 3m Water Street peace wall in Portadown, calling it a significant step towards a more united community. He credits Justice Minister Naomi Long and local residents, and hopes the project precedes wider regeneration of the area.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Water Street peace wall removal in Portadown Original release: Peace wall removal a significant step towards a more united community, says Tennyson. (opens in a new tab)