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Beattie pays tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MLA pays tribute in the Assembly to Queen Elizabeth II, offering condolences to the royal family and recalling her seventy-year reign, her 2011 visit to Ireland and her handshake with Martin McGuinness.
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Truss must bin legacy bill of shame – Finucane tells truth rally
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on British Prime Minister Liz Truss to drop the Legacy Bill without delay, claiming it provides an amnesty for state forces and denies families inquests and civil proceedings.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster legacy amnesty bill ahead of Belfast City Hall rally Original release: Truss must bin legacy bill of shame – Finucane tells truth rally (opens in a new tab)
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Lord Dodds pays tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth
The DUP's Lord Dodds pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting on her long service and her connection with Northern Ireland following her death in September 2022.
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Lord Morrow pays tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth
DUP Chairman Lord Morrow pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, recalling her seventy years of service, offering sympathy to the Royal Family and wishing King Charles III well as he begins his reign.
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“We Must Formalise Direct Dialogue with the Assembly” – Chris MacManus MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls for formal, ongoing direct dialogue between the European Parliament and the Assembly, following a Renew Europe roundtable with MLAs, citing EU legislation's impact on the North.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Renew Europe roundtable with MLAs on Brussels-Belfast engagement Original release: “We Must Formalise Direct Dialogue with the Assembly” – Chris MacManus MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD meets with US Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says she met US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California to discuss protecting the Good Friday Agreement and Brexit. She calls on incoming British Prime Minister Liz Truss to end unilateral actions, respect international law and negotiate in good faith on…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD meets with US Speaker Nancy Pelosi (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Statement On The Death Of The British Queen
People Before Profit says the Queen's death raises questions about the monarchy, which it calls an outdated, unjust institution tied to colonialism and inequality, and calls for it to end. It also criticises the establishment for using the moment to promote national unity amid the cost-of-living…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: People Before Profit Statement On The Death Of The British Queen (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD offers condolences to the British Royal Family after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, praising her role in peace and reconciliation and her part in the Good Friday Agreement era.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Death of Queen Elizabeth II Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill expresses condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill MLA, speaking as First Minister Designate, expresses deep regret at the death of Queen Elizabeth II and offers sympathies to her children and extended family. She acknowledges unionist grief and credits the Queen's efforts towards peace and reconciliation.
Other Community relations and legacy Issue: Death of Queen Elizabeth II Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth (opens in a new tab)
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TUV’s Tribute on the death of Her Majesty
TUV leader Jim Allister pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, describing her reign as one of unparalleled success and offering sympathy to the Royal Family. He says adjusting to life without her will be a major national challenge.
Other Original release: TUV’s Tribute on the death of Her Majesty (opens in a new tab)
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Executive must be formed to secure funding for mental health projects – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn urges the DUP to end its blocking of a new Executive, after health officials flagged a £3 million shortfall in mental health and suicide prevention funding. She says she has contacted the Health Minister about protecting these services.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health officials report £3 million shortfall in mental health and suicide prevention funding Original release: Executive must be formed to secure funding for mental health projects – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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The passing of HM Queen Elizabeth
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP mourns the death of Her Majesty The Queen, describing her as a steadfast Head of State and recalling her 2011 remarks on forgiveness and reconciliation. He pledges to build on her example in Northern Ireland and prays for the Royal Family.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: The passing of HM Queen Elizabeth (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcomes energy cap announcement
TUV South Antrim spokesperson Mel Lucas welcomes the UK government's energy cost cap, saying it will bring relief to households. He says critics who doubted its application to Northern Ireland without devolution should be ashamed, and argues the benefits show the value of UK membership.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: UK Government energy price support plan announced by Liz Truss Original release: TUV welcomes energy cap announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson welcomes Prime Minister’s action on energy prices
DUP MP Sammy Wilson welcomes the Prime Minister's announced package to tackle energy prices for UK households, saying it confirmed support would apply across Northern Ireland. He says the funding should have come from a windfall tax on energy companies rather than being left unfunded by them.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Government energy price support plan announced by Liz Truss Original release: Wilson welcomes Prime Minister’s action on energy prices (opens in a new tab)
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We need change to drive progress and opportunity – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD, speaking at the University of San Francisco, urges new British Prime Minister Liz Truss to end unilateral actions, respect international law and recommit to the Good Friday Agreement. She also calls on the DUP to end its boycott of the political…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: We need change to drive progress and opportunity – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín criticises the appointment of Chris Heaton Harris and Steve Baker to the North's ministerial posts, arguing the new British administration is pursuing a damaging policy toward the North and that London-Dublin relations are at their lowest in generations.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Chris Heaton-Harris appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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ULSTER UNIONIST PARTY LEADER PAYS TRIBUTE TO QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie MC MLA pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death, describing her reign as a period of profound change and expressing deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.
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Energy price plan again exposes impact of lack of Executive, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry says the UK energy price guarantee exposes the damage caused by Northern Ireland having no Executive, noting the scheme will not automatically apply locally. He calls for swift equivalent support, tailored to local heating oil reliance, and says he will press ministers…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Government energy price support plan announced by Liz Truss Original release: Energy price plan again exposes impact of lack of Executive, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Long expresses condolences following death of Queen Elizabeth II
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA expresses condolences to the Royal Family following Buckingham Palace's announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, aged 96. She praises the Queen's 70 years of service to the country and Commonwealth.
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ERG takeover of Northern Ireland Office ‘totally obnoxious’ – Hanna
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna says the appointment of two senior ERG figures, including Steve Baker, to the Northern Ireland Office is a troubling move that undermines a negotiated EU‑UK protocol solution and sends a hostile signal to the European Commission.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: ERG appointments to Northern Ireland Office Original release: ERG takeover of Northern Ireland Office ‘totally obnoxious’ – Hanna (opens in a new tab)