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British government must end shameful resistance to truth for Seán Brown’s family – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD backs the Brown family as the UK Supreme Court hears the Secretary of State's appeal against rulings requiring a public inquiry into Seán Brown's 1997 murder. She calls on the British government to drop the appeal and establish an independent inquiry, and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sean Brown family Supreme Court hearing in London Original release: British government must end shameful resistance to truth for Seán Brown’s family – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey
Ulster Unionist Peer Lord Empey says the Drumcree standoff has backfired on republicans, criticising Gerry Adams’s intervention and Sinn Féin’s involvement, and argues the dispute exposes threats to the Orange tradition and highlights demographic changes in a united Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Parades Commission Garvaghy Road ruling Original release: Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong calls for interventions to support homeless in NI following Prime Minister's summit on rough sleeping
Alliance housing spokesperson and All‑Party Group on Homelessness Chair Kellie Armstrong MLA calls on the Minister for Communities to fund measures that will save homeless lives, urging coordinated, long‑term solutions after the Prime Minister’s rough‑sleeping summit.
Housing Issue: Prime Minister's summit on rough sleeping Original release: Armstrong calls for interventions to support homeless in NI following Prime Minister's summit on rough sleeping (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Family of Sean Brown deserve truth and justice – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the Brown family's treatment by the British government is shameful as they take their case over the 1997 killing of Sean Brown to the Supreme Court in London. He accuses the government of blocking the truth at every stage.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sean Brown family Supreme Court hearing in London Original release: Family of Sean Brown deserve truth and justice – Finucane (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 26 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood urges UK Government to intervene over BBC NI Irish-language cuts
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood has written to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy urging the UK Government to intervene over proposed BBC Northern Ireland cuts to Irish-language services, including a reported halving of its Irish-language unit staffing.
Disability and equality Issue: BBC NI Irish-language services proposed cuts announcement Original release: Eastwood urges UK Government to intervene over BBC NI Irish-language cuts (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: BBC Cuts Demand Scrutiny
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone seeks an urgent meeting with BBC Northern Ireland leadership over reported job losses and restructuring, wanting clarity on effects for staff, local output and Irish language services. He also plans talks with Foras na Gaeilge.
Disability and equality Economy and employment Issue: BBC Northern Ireland job losses and restructuring plans Original release: McGlone: BBC Cuts Demand Scrutiny (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Ian Irwin selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Mid Ulster
Ulster Unionist Party selects Ian Irwin, former senior Maghaberry prison officer now working in the victims sector, as its Mid Ulster Assembly candidate for May 2027, highlighting his 15‑year party membership, policing partnership role and aim to secure one of two unionist seats after boundary‑line
Other Justice and policing Issue: Selection of UUP candidate for Mid Ulster Original release: Ian Irwin selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Mid Ulster (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the High Court revelations show the PIRA still exists and influenced policing at Drumcree, and calls on the DUP to resign Emma Little-Pengelly to end the First Minister's position. He urges West Tyrone voters to back TUV candidate Stevan Patterson at the next…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Portadown policing controversy Original release: Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Paid domestic abuse safe leave will help support workers – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin welcomes the Economy Minister's plan to bring in 10 days of paid leave for domestic abuse victims from April 2027, available from day one of employment and without needing to give a reason. She says it will help workers stay safe without losing their jobs.
Economy and employment Justice and policing Issue: Paid domestic abuse safe leave introduction from April 2027 Original release: Paid domestic abuse safe leave will help support workers – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy matters and constitutional change discussed at recent British Irish Parliamentary Assembly meeting – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy raises concerns over British legacy legislation, calling for public inquiries including into the 1997 murder of Sean Brown and objecting to a recent amendment requiring Attorney General consent for prosecutions. He also asks BIPA to schedule a debate on…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British Government legacy amendments announcement Original release: Legacy matters and constitutional change discussed at recent British Irish Parliamentary Assembly meeting – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: DUP Incitement of Sectarian Tensions Must be Challenged
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says sectarian attacks on young people in Belfast must be condemned, and accuses the DUP of inflaming sectarian and racist tensions to deflect from its political crisis, linking this to Stormont cuts and housing failures.
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Original release: Harkin: DUP Incitement of Sectarian Tensions Must be Challenged (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: “Garvaghy Shows What Working Class People can win together”
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says Garvaghy Road shows working class people can win by organising together, and hosts a public meeting tonight in Divis on lessons from the 2026 Parades Commission dispute. He criticises calls for elected representatives to be interviewed by police, and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Garvaghy Road Orange march dispute and police interviews of elected representatives Original release: Carroll: “Garvaghy Shows What Working Class People can win together” (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Swann Welcomes Commitment from Secretary of State on Troubles-Related Sexual Violence
UUP MP Robin Swann says the Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, has given a firm undertaking to work with him on his amendment to bring Troubles-related sexual violence within Legacy Commission investigation criteria during the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill's passage to the Lords.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill amendment on Troubles-related sexual violence Original release: Swann Welcomes Commitment from Secretary of State on Troubles-Related Sexual Violence (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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The future belongs to all those who want a society based on equality – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney challenges claims linking opposition to an orange march down Garvaghy Road with a suggestion that a New Ireland would be hostile to orange and unionist culture. He says extremists within political unionism are driving the current crisis to attack the Good Friday…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Garvaghy Road orange march opposition and unionist tensions Original release: The future belongs to all those who want a society based on equality – Kearney (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Swann calls for cross party support as Legacy Sexual Offences Amendment is tabled for Parliamentary vote
UUP MP Robin Swann calls on MPs from all parties to back Amendment 4 to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, extending the proposed Legacy Commission's remit to investigate Troubles-related sexual crimes rather than relying on PSNI reporting.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Amendment 4 to Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on Troubles-related sexual crimes Original release: Swann calls for cross party support as Legacy Sexual Offences Amendment is tabled for Parliamentary vote (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 26 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sian Mulholland selected as Alliance North Antrim Assembly candidate
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland has been chosen to contest the North Antrim seat at the 6 May 2027 Assembly election, saying she will prioritise fighting poverty, easing the cost of living, improving women’s health services, securing affordable homes and reducing energy bills.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Alliance selects North Antrim Assembly candidate Original release: Sian Mulholland selected as Alliance North Antrim Assembly candidate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 16 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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“Justice Has Been Done” Won’t Wash, Says Carroll After Donaldson Sentence
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the DUP's claim that 'justice has been done' after Jeffrey Donaldson's sentence is unconvincing, arguing the survivors won justice themselves and that a DUP-commissioned review cannot be trusted. He calls for proper funding of Women's Aid and rape crisis…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson sentencing for sexual offences Original release: “Justice Has Been Done” Won’t Wash, Says Carroll After Donaldson Sentence (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 16 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns “heinous” attack on Sean Graham memorial
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns the recent overnight vandalism of the Sean Graham bookmakers’ massacre memorial on Ormeau Road, calling it a heinous hate‑crime, urging anyone with information to assist police and pledging continued support for the victims’ families and local community.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Vandalism of Sean Graham memorial on Ormeau Road Original release: Hargey condemns “heinous” attack on Sean Graham memorial (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes briefs British Labour MPs and Trade Unionists in Westminster on recent events
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes tells British Labour MPs and trade unionists at Westminster that nationalist communities, including Garvaghy Road residents, need protection from sectarianism. He welcomes the Secretary of State's ban on a proposed march and thanks those who spoke out against it.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Orange Order Garvaghy Road march dispute Original release: Hughes briefs British Labour MPs and Trade Unionists in Westminster on recent events (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP condemns attack on Sean Graham massacre memorial
South Belfast SDLP councillor Gary McKeown condemns the latest attack on the memorial at the Sean Graham bookmakers on the Ormeau Road as sectarian. He says it causes hurt to victims' families and calls for leadership from those in influence to call out the attacks and stop them.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Vandalism of Sean Graham memorial on Ormeau Road Original release: SDLP condemns attack on Sean Graham massacre memorial (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)