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TUV – the only party to call out Sinn Fein hypocrisy on lecturing people on democracy when Gerry Kelly sits on their benches or note the irony of calling for votes for 16 when you want to deny ANYONE in NI the right to vote on 300 areas of law
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston opposes the Assembly motion on votes at 16, arguing 18 matches international practice and that Sinn Féin is poorly placed to lecture on democracy given Gerry Kelly's seat on its benches. He also says supporters of the motion ignore the Windsor Framework's 300 areas of law…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly motion backing votes at 16 and 17 Original release: TUV – the only party to call out Sinn Fein hypocrisy on lecturing people on democracy when Gerry Kelly sits on their benches or note the irony of calling for votes for 16 when you want to deny ANYONE in NI the right to vote on 300 areas of law (opens in a new tab)
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‘16 and 17 year-olds must have right to vote’ – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on the British government to honour the Assembly's motion backing votes at 16 and 17, either by legislating or transferring the powers to the Assembly. He cites Labour's manifesto commitment to votes at 16.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly motion backing votes at 16 and 17 Original release: ‘16 and 17 year-olds must have right to vote’ – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong marks International Day of Democracy by calling for Votes at 16.
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA calls for the voting age to be lowered to 16 and 17-year-olds, marking International Day of Democracy and pointing to Scotland, Wales and other regions that have already made the change.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Armstrong marks International Day of Democracy by calling for Votes at 16. (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader congratulates new North Down MLA
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson congratulates Bangor West Councillor Peter Martin on his nomination to fill the Assembly seat vacated by Alex Easton after Easton's election as North Down MP. Robinson credits joint pro-Union campaigning and DUP support for the result.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Peter Martin nominated to fill North Down Assembly seat vacated by Alex Easton Original release: DUP Leader congratulates new North Down MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - "I will never take our voters for granted"
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP thanks voters after the general election, pays tribute to outgoing MPs Ian Paisley and Paul Girvan, and pledges to pursue greater unity among Unionist voters following the result in Lagan Valley and North Down.
Constitutional affairs Issue: 2024 UK general election result in Northern Ireland Original release: Robinson - "I will never take our voters for granted" (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald on Westminster Election Results
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald thanks voters after the party won seven seats and 27 per cent of the vote in the Westminster election, and says it will seek a constructive relationship with the incoming Labour government, including on the Good Friday Agreement, Stormont House Agreement repeal…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: 2024 Westminster election – Sinn Féin becomes largest party in the north Original release: Statement from Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald on Westminster Election Results (opens in a new tab)
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Time to prepare and plan for a new future – McDonald
Sinn Féin Uachtarán Mary Lou McDonald TD says the Westminster election results, which made Sinn Fein the largest party in the north, signal a new future and urges the British government to end under‑funding of public services and the Executive.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: 2024 Westminster election – Sinn Féin becomes largest party in the north Original release: Time to prepare and plan for a new future – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Doug Beattie MC MLA, eve-of-poll message.
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA urges voters to back change at the Westminster election on 4 July, saying Northern Ireland wants change from those who only abstain or complain, and criticises Sinn Fein, the DUP and Alliance.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Doug Beattie MC MLA, eve-of-poll message. (opens in a new tab)
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Cynical abuse of process by DUP and Sinn Fein on verge of election
TUV West Tyrone Westminster candidate Stevan Patterson accuses the DUP and Sinn Féin of timing a monitoring round funding announcement to win votes days before polling. He says the money should have been allocated earlier, and questions the DUP's stance on Casement funding.
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Issue: Monitoring round funding announcement ahead of the 2024 general election Original release: Cynical abuse of process by DUP and Sinn Fein on verge of election (opens in a new tab)
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Election is a question of trust
TUV leader Jim Allister says Unionist voters should back his party ahead of the 4 July election, arguing it alone has a consistent record of truthfulness and integrity. He criticises unnamed rivals over a shifting platform and says border posts are being built at the ports.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Election is a question of trust (opens in a new tab)
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UUP should withdraw misleading ‘poll’ advert – Lyons
DUP director of elections Gordon Lyons MLA urges UUP Lagan Valley candidate Robbie Butler to pull a social media advert he calls misleading, arguing its polling figures ignore the DUP's decision not to stand in North Down. He says the campaign is desperate and backs Jonathan Buckley as the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: UUP Lagan Valley social media poll advert Original release: UUP should withdraw misleading ‘poll’ advert – Lyons (opens in a new tab)
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BBC and UTV aren’t interested in real debate as they create echo chamber for Protocol implementors
TUV leader Jim Allister accuses the BBC and UTV of bias after both broadcasters excluded TUV from their leaders' debates, citing a late change to TUV's broadcast allocation and polling he says shows the party level with the SDLP. He says the broadcasters are creating echo chambers.
Constitutional affairs Issue: BBC and UTV exclusion of TUV from leaders' debates Original release: BBC and UTV aren’t interested in real debate as they create echo chamber for Protocol implementors (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader addresses Manifesto Launch
The DUP, launching its General Election manifesto in East Belfast, says it will press the next Government to ensure Northern Ireland funding cannot fall below assessed need, citing a £124 for every £100 spent in England benchmark. It also lists its record on energy support, sub-postmasters…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: DUP Leader addresses Manifesto Launch (opens in a new tab)
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Former MP Endorses Kyle for East Londonderry
Former East Londonderry MP William Ross endorses Allister Kyle for the constituency at the general election, saying he has the ability to handle the challenges facing Northern Ireland. Ross warns Labour is set to win a large majority and says the Union is under threat over Article Six trade rules.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Former MP Endorses Kyle for East Londonderry (opens in a new tab)
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Robbie Butler - Lagan Valley
The Ulster Unionist Party's Robbie Butler, a candidate in Lagan Valley, urges voters to return a pro-Union MP ahead of the 4 July election, presenting himself as trustworthy, experienced and representative of the whole community.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Robbie Butler - Lagan Valley (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley & Wilson welcome Nigel Farage backing
DUP candidates Ian Paisley and Sammy Wilson welcome Nigel Farage's endorsement of them in North and East Antrim, and call on the TUV to drop Reform UK branding after an Electoral Commission ruling on its description.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Nigel Farage endorsement of DUP candidates in Antrim constituencies Original release: Paisley & Wilson welcome Nigel Farage backing (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons - ROI result should give pro-Union voters food for thought
DUP Director of Elections Gordon Lyons MLA says the Sinn Fein result in the Republic should prompt pro-Union voters in Northern Ireland to reflect, warning that a divided unionist vote risks aiding Sinn Fein and Alliance. He urges voters to back DUP MPs at Westminster to oppose a border poll.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Republic of Ireland election result and Sinn Fein performance Original release: Lyons - ROI result should give pro-Union voters food for thought (opens in a new tab)
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Stevan Patterson for West Tyrone
TUV/Reform UK says Stevan Patterson, a retired South West College computer technician from Castlederg, will contest West Tyrone at the Westminster election. Patterson calls for removal of the Sea Border and says the constituency has lacked representation for 23 years.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Stevan Patterson for West Tyrone (opens in a new tab)
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Maximising pro-Union representation good for Northern Ireland:…
DUP leader Gavin Robinson says it is in Northern Ireland's interests to return the strongest team of pro-Union MPs to Westminster, warning that votes leading to more absentee MPs will not strengthen the Union. He points to the DUP's unilateral action in North Down and Fermanagh & South Tyrone and…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Maximising pro-Union representation good for Northern Ireland:… (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine – Questions for Pat Cullen & RCN
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says Pat Cullen of the Royal College of Nursing must answer questions over his past remarks on Northern Ireland leaving the UK, a recent RCN video featuring a candidate, and the 1989 Royal Victoria Hospital attack targeting Nigel and Diane Dodds.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Royal College of Nursing general election video featuring Pat Cullen Original release: Erskine – Questions for Pat Cullen & RCN (opens in a new tab)