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Dervock shooting
Traditional Unionist Voice MP Jim Allister says the night‑time shooting and assault in Dervock, where a man was shot in the leg and struck with iron bars, is appalling and calls for rigorous police action to hold the perpetrators to account.
Justice and policing Issue: Dervock shooting Original release: Dervock shooting
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Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey
UUP peer Lord Empey says the recent Drumcree stand‑off has back‑fired on republicans, arguing Gerry Adams’ praise of both Orangemen and Garvaghy Road residents shows a strategic defeat. He claims the dispute exposes Sinn Féin’s anti‑Orange stance and fuels unionist fears about a united Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Garvaghy Road residents' protest against Orange Order march Original release: Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey
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Hanna Challenges PM on Palestine Action Proscription
Claire Hanna MP challenges the Prime Minister to review Palestine Action proscription, citing impact on freedom of expression and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
International affairs Issue: UK Government Palestine Action proscription decision Original release: Hanna Challenges PM on Palestine Action Proscription
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Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness
Jim Allister MP says the party will offer West Tyrone voters a chance to vote for strength, not weakness. He criticises the DUP's response to recent events in Portadown.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Portadown policing controversy Original release: Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness
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Buckley warns of further trade barriers
The party's trade spokesperson, Buckley, warns of further trade barriers.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: UK-EU trade agreement renegotiation Original release: Buckley warns of further trade barriers
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Surprise, surprise PIRA not a benign spectator
The party leader Jim Allister expresses concern about undisclosed intelligence on PIRA. He believes it shows PIRA's involvement was malevolent.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI's undisclosed intelligence on PIRA's malevolent involvement Original release: Surprise, surprise PIRA not a benign spectator
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No-one can be above the law: Robinson
DUP leader Robinson states no-one is above the law.
Justice and policing Original release: No-one can be above the law: Robinson
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DUP reinforces need for transparency and action from Chief Constable
The party calls for transparency and action from the Chief Constable.
Justice and policing Original release: DUP reinforces need for transparency and action from Chief Constable
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Paramilitary gangs must not be allowed to linger - Frew
The party's Frew says paramilitary gangs should not be allowed to remain. This concerns the party's Frew.
Justice and policing Original release: Paramilitary gangs must not be allowed to linger - Frew
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DUP representatives welcome Court of Appeal ruling
The party representatives welcome a Court of Appeal ruling. The ruling concerns the party representatives.
Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling Original release: DUP representatives welcome Court of Appeal ruling
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Green Party statement on Parades Commission ruling
The party's Cllr Brian Smyth comments on the Parades Commission ruling, calling for a peaceful Orange Order parade. He also seeks transparency in the Commission's decision-making process.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission Garvaghy Road ruling Original release: Green Party statement on Parades Commission ruling
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Cllr Flynn slams agriculture minister over cattle cull
Cllr Anthony Flynn criticises Minister Muir over cattle cull, calling for transparency.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Cattle cull in Fivemiletown by DAERA Original release: Cllr Flynn slams agriculture minister over cattle cull
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Safe access zones law working as intended
The party welcomes a Supreme Court judgment upholding the Safe Access Zones law, which protects people accessing abortion services from harassment and intimidation.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Supreme Court judgment on Safe Access Zones law Original release: Safe access zones law working as intended
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Councillor Flynn has called for urgent action on greyhound racing in Northern Ireland
Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Councillor Flynn has called for urgent action on greyhound racing in Northern Ireland
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Honouring and remembering women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse
The party comments on domestic abuse, calling for action to protect women and girls. Councillor Kendall expresses solidarity with Women's Aid and calls for sustained funding.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Honouring and remembering women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse
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Sinn Féin must come clean on fox hunting - Cllr Flynn
The party criticises Sinn Féin's voting record on fox hunting, calling for honesty on the issue.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Parades Commission ruling Original release: Sinn Féin must come clean on fox hunting - Cllr Flynn
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Green Party Cllr Kendall Again Condemns Executive Over Continued Delay of Safe Leave
Cllr Kendall condemns Executive for failing to implement Safe Leave legislation, criticising delays and inaction.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Safe Leave legislation delay and inaction Original release: Green Party Cllr Kendall Again Condemns Executive Over Continued Delay of Safe Leave
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Ards & North Down Backs Ruby’s Law to Protect Pets and People from Domestic Abuse
The party supports Ruby's Law to protect pets and people from domestic abuse, proposed by Councillor Lauren Kendall.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Ruby's Law domestic abuse protection legislation proposal Original release: Ards & North Down Backs Ruby’s Law to Protect Pets and People from Domestic Abuse