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Fairness in public appointments must be restored - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell, after tabling a Commons motion, says public appointments must be fair to every community, citing Protestant under-representation in the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and alleged intimidation deterring Catholic recruits to the PSNI, and urges nationalist parties to…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Commons motion on public appointments and community representation in public bodies Original release: Fairness in public appointments must be restored - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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SF, Alliance and SDLP side with higher consumer costs
DUP East Belfast MLA David Brooks challenges Sinn Fein, SDLP and Alliance MLAs for not backing a DUP motion on new EU fees on small parcels, warning Northern Ireland households could pay more for everyday goods.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: DUP motion on EU fees for small parcels Original release: SF, Alliance and SDLP side with higher consumer costs (opens in a new tab)
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New mothers experiencing serious mental illness deserve specialist support – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn urges the Health Minister to keep prioritising a Mother and Baby Unit in the North, welcoming a £4 million cut in its estimated cost and calling for it to be set up without delay.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Mother and Baby Mental Health Unit £4 million cost reduction Original release: New mothers experiencing serious mental illness deserve specialist support – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP invites Executive parties to meet Prime Minister on Stormont reform
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says she has contacted all Executive party leaders urging them to accept the Prime Minister's offer and attend a meeting with Keir Starmer on Stormont reform proposals. She argues the Executive has done little to advance reform and calls on parties to engage seriously.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Executive parties invited to meet Prime Minister on Stormont reform Original release: SDLP invites Executive parties to meet Prime Minister on Stormont reform (opens in a new tab)
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EU Customs Shake-Up to Hit Northern Ireland Consumers with New Parcel Charges
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken warns that the EU's accelerated customs reforms, bringing a €3 levy and €2 handling fee on small non-EU parcels forward to July 2026, will add costs for Northern Ireland consumers and retailers. He calls for clarity from HM Government and HMRC on how the rules apply under…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: EU accelerated customs reform and small parcel charges for Northern Ireland Original release: EU Customs Shake-Up to Hit Northern Ireland Consumers with New Parcel Charges (opens in a new tab)
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Establishing European Union office in Belfast as resource for businesses ‘logical step’ – Kearney
SDLP... no. Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for an EU office in Belfast to act as a resource for businesses, citing Brexit-related trading difficulties and a recent Murphy review recommendation for a single administrative access point.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Murphy review recommendation on EU office for Belfast businesses Original release: Establishing European Union office in Belfast as resource for businesses ‘logical step’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Leader's Weekly email - 10th January
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP says the Prime Minister must protect veterans in the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill and reject any Irish Republic veto over amendments, and criticises the Sinn Fein Finance Minister's draft Budget as lacking Executive agreement.
Community relations and legacy Infrastructure and transport Original release: Leader's Weekly email - 10th January (opens in a new tab)
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Unionist co-operation stops SF’s observer status proposal – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says a Petition of Concern defeating Sinn Féin's motion for EU observer status shows unionists can work together to resist SF's pro-EU agenda. He claims the move would deepen EU links and damage Northern Ireland's economy.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly Petition of Concern defeats Sinn Féin EU observer status motion Original release: Unionist co-operation stops SF’s observer status proposal – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Petition of concern confusion exposes Stormont farce
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says confusion over petitions of concern exposes Stormont dysfunction, as standing orders to implement 2022 reforms remain unintroduced. He calls a petition of concern against the non-binding EU Observer Status motion an abuse of power and urges the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly Petition of Concern defeats Sinn Féin EU observer status motion Original release: O’Toole: Petition of concern confusion exposes Stormont farce (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party Rejects Sinn Féin Proposal for EU Office in Belfast
The Ulster Unionist Party opposes Sinn Féin's proposal for an EU office in Belfast, calling it a political stunt. Economy Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA and Windsor Framework Spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA say Northern Ireland already has EU representation, the office raises sovereignty…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Murphy review recommendation on EU office for Belfast businesses Original release: Ulster Unionist Party Rejects Sinn Féin Proposal for EU Office in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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People of NI are demanding reform, says Eastwood, ahead of Westminster Hall debate
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says public demand for reform of Stormont's institutions is growing and calls on the UK and Irish Governments, as Good Friday Agreement co-guarantors, to act ahead of her Westminster Hall debate on Tuesday 13 January.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster Hall debate on Stormont institutional reform Original release: People of NI are demanding reform, says Eastwood, ahead of Westminster Hall debate (opens in a new tab)
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North Down TUV demands accountability from local council
TUV North Down chairman Peter Wilson accuses Ards and North Down Council of poor governance after it funded a first-time Fleadh Fringe event in Bangor alongside the Ulster Pipe Band Championships. He says a formal complaint has been lodged, demands an Equality Impact Assessment, and questions why…
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Fleadh Fringe event in Bangor clashing with Ulster Pipe Band Championships Original release: North Down TUV demands accountability from local council (opens in a new tab)
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Now tray bakes in EU’s sights
TUV MP Jim Allister says a local bakery in his North Antrim constituency must relabel its tray bakes to list allergens under EU law, though it sells only locally and UK law does not require this. He calls it an example of EU law being imposed on Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Now tray bakes in EU’s sights (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna calls for recognition of TG4 in Northern Ireland
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP backs a campaign by Foras na Gaeilge for TG4 to gain formal status as a public broadcaster in the North and move to Freeview Channel 8. She welcomes Minister Ian Murray's pledge to examine the issue but says progress must come soon.
Disability and equality Issue: Foras na Gaeilge campaign for TG4 recognition and Freeview Channel 8 placement Original release: Hanna calls for recognition of TG4 in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Action to deliver better outcomes for women’s health is urgently needed – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls on the Health Minister to urgently set out a dedicated women's health plan, citing rising gynaecology waiting lists and long delays for women and girls with endometriosis. She urges specialist services with clear diagnosis and treatment targets.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Action to deliver better outcomes for women’s health is urgently needed – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Women being routinely failed by gynaecology waiting lists, says McAllister
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls on the Health Minister to urgently explain how gynaecology waiting lists will be cleared, citing around 60,000 women reported by the RCOG and no timetable for a Women's Health Action Plan.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Women being routinely failed by gynaecology waiting lists, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes Prime Minister’s engagement on Stormont reform
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's willingness to discuss Stormont reform proposals at PMQs, calling it a significant shift. She urges both governments to open an inclusive dialogue with all parties on reforms to safeguard power-sharing and stop repeated collapses.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Starmer willingness to discuss Stormont reform at PMQs Original release: Hanna welcomes Prime Minister’s engagement on Stormont reform (opens in a new tab)
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As Stonewall nears financial ruin why is Stormont still sending it out money?
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston calls on the Finance Minister, First Minister and deputy First Minister to explain why departmental ties with Stonewall continue and whether they will end them, citing its reported £906,000 deficit and written answers on civil service membership and training payments.
Public finance and taxation Disability and equality Issue: Stonewall reported £906,000 deficit and Stormont funding ties Original release: As Stonewall nears financial ruin why is Stormont still sending it out money? (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government must make Irish Unity a central feature of this year’s EU Presidency – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy calls on the Irish Government to make Irish unity within the EU a central priority of its EU Council Presidency in July, citing a Amárach Research poll for European Movement Ireland and urging preparation for a border poll.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Irish Government must make Irish Unity a central feature of this year’s EU Presidency – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson congratulates new DUP MLA
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson welcomes new Newry & Armagh MLA Gareth Wilson, saying he is a champion for the constituency and that the DUP will keep making Northern Ireland work; Wilson says he will be a strong pro‑Union voice for the area.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Gareth Wilson takes up Newry & Armagh MLA seat Original release: Robinson congratulates new DUP MLA (opens in a new tab)