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Nothing to cheer in visit of nationalist partisan, Biden
TUV leader Jim Allister criticises US President Joe Biden ahead of his visit, calling him a nationalist partisan over past opposition to IRA extraditions, remarks on the Palestinian struggle and support for the Protocol. He says Biden celebrates the Belfast Agreement, which Allister describes as…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Biden visit to Belfast for Good Friday Agreement anniversary Original release: Nothing to cheer in visit of nationalist partisan, Biden (opens in a new tab)
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Essential role for Europe in managing constitutional change in Ireland – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA urges European progressive parties to back planning for constitutional change in Ireland, including an all-island Citizens' Assembly, while speaking at the European Left congress in Vienna.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Essential role for Europe in managing constitutional change in Ireland – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Polling shows people recognise the value of the UK
TUV spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe says a poll showing a United Ireland referendum would be defeated in Northern Ireland is unsurprising, and argues that people across the religious divide back the UK. He contrasts NHS access with charges in the Republic, including for inpatient care, A&E and GP…
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Poll on referendum on a United Ireland Original release: Polling shows people recognise the value of the UK (opens in a new tab)
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What a flop!
TUV leader Jim Allister dismisses a Sinn Fein event in Dublin as less popular than a Newry 12th of July celebration. He says it aims to subvert Unionists' rights to remain in the UK, and criticises Sinn Fein for not apologising for the IRA campaign.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Ireland's Future constitutional change conference in Dublin, 1 October 2022 Original release: What a flop! (opens in a new tab)
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Brooks calls for explanation on GAA campaigning role in divisive…
DUP East Belfast MLA David Brooks writes to the GAA's Ulster Council seeking a clear position on campaigning for a border poll, after social media posts quoted GAA member Niall Murphy backing such calls. Brooks says the GAA cannot be purely a sporting body if it campaigns, and questions public…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: GAA member Niall Murphy's social media posts on a border poll Original release: Brooks calls for explanation on GAA campaigning role in divisive… (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland’s Future Cannot Be Built On Ireland’s Past
People Before Profit says a united Ireland must be radically different from the two existing states, calling for a border poll without delay and a socialist country that ends partition, church control of schools, and tax havens. It rejects confederation and Commonwealth membership as 'more of the…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Ireland’s Future Cannot Be Built On Ireland’s Past (opens in a new tab)
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SF has no interest in a shared future - Robinson
DUP MP Gavin Robinson says Sinn Féin's focus on a border poll shows no commitment to a shared future, citing the census showing three minorities and claiming unionists are excluded from nationalist-controlled councils. He also criticises Sinn Féin's support for the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: SF has no interest in a shared future - Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Census figures demonstrate total transformation of our society
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the 2021 census figures showing a greater proportion of Catholics in Northern Ireland mark a seminal moment that should not be downplayed. He urges sincere reflection on the scale of change and a conversation about a social democratic new Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: Eastwood: Census figures demonstrate total transformation of our society (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North
Gerry Carroll MLA welcomes the news that Catholics now outnumber Protestants in the North as a historic milestone, but says it will not by itself bring substantive change. He calls for a socialist, united Ireland built on working-class movements that tackles wages, homelessness, health and climate.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North (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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Little to attract anyone to McDonald’s all-Ireland
TUV councillor Harold McKee says Mary Lou McDonald's Australian remarks on a united Ireland highlight Republic issues such as living costs, unemployment and emigration, and questions why people would give up the NHS, tax allowance and Westminster subvention.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Mary Lou McDonald's remarks on a united Ireland in Australia Original release: Little to attract anyone to McDonald’s all-Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán and First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the party is ready to form an Executive now, calls on the DUP to stop blocking it, and urges more funding for the cost of living and health service. She also says the Protocol is working and calls for the Irish Government…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)