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‘DUP should end Executive boycott and work to fix health service’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says an Executive must be formed immediately to begin repairing the health service, and urges the DUP to lift its Executive boycott and invest an extra £1 billion in waiting lists, staffing and cancer and mental health services.
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Middleton – “Divisive Border Poll Still SF’s No.1 Priority”
DUP Foyle MLA Gary Middleton says Sinn Fein is showing its true colours by demanding more clarity on calling a border poll, claiming the party is focused on division rather than the NHS and childcare. He argues Northern Ireland is best placed within the UK.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Middleton – “Divisive Border Poll Still SF’s No.1 Priority” (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson –“unionists will not sit in the corner and be quiet”
DUP MP Sammy Wilson says SDLP and Sinn Fein want unionists to stay quiet and accuses them of favouring majority rule over powersharing. He says unionists will make their voices heard against the Protocol and calls on SDLP MP Claire Hanna to apologise to Carla Lockhart.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Carla Lockhart Commons remarks on John Hume and powersharing exchange with Claire Hanna Original release: Wilson –“unionists will not sit in the corner and be quiet” (opens in a new tab)
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TUV setting the agenda
TUV Lagan Valley spokesperson Lorna Smyth says TUV's long-standing position, that Unionists must force the Government to choose between Stormont and the Protocol, is now central to the debate and that the Government has promised action it must deliver. She says TUV will keep pressing to prevent…
Constitutional affairs Original release: TUV setting the agenda (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite calls for action after spike in homophobic hate crime
SDLP Belfast councillor Séamas de Faoite calls for more action against crime targeting the LGBT+ community after PSNI figures showed homophobic hate crimes rose from 246 to 336 in 2021/22. He urges delivery of the sexual orientation strategy and a conversion therapy ban.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI homophobic and transphobic hate crime figures 2021-22 Original release: de Faoite calls for action after spike in homophobic hate crime (opens in a new tab)
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British government legacy proposals ‘cruel blow’ to victims and families – Kelly
Sinn Féin Policing & Justice spokesperson Gerry Kelly says the British government’s legacy proposals deal a harsh blow to victims and their families, amounting to an amnesty for state forces and seeking to bar court access for inquests and judicial reviews.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British Government legacy legislation abandoning Stormont House Agreement Original release: British government legacy proposals ‘cruel blow’ to victims and families – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Bill will further corrupt justice if access to justice is undermined
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson warns that the proposed Troubles legacy bill would deepen injustice if it weakens victims' access to justice. He says terrorist killings must not go unpunished and that victims must remain central to any new legacy structures.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill Second Reading Original release: Bill will further corrupt justice if access to justice is undermined (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey: "A good start, but actions speak louder than words"
The DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP welcomes the Foreign Secretary's Commons statement on plans to legislate on the NI Protocol but says actions must follow words. He calls for the Irish Sea border to be removed and says legislation is needed within days and weeks, not months or years.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Foreign Secretary Liz Truss statement on the NI Protocol Original release: Sir Jeffrey: "A good start, but actions speak louder than words" (opens in a new tab)
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‘Tories plan to break law while backing DUP block on Executive’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane accuses the Tory government of planning to break international law over the Protocol while giving cover to the DUP's block on forming a Northern Ireland Executive. He calls for an Executive to be formed now and for the British government to work constructively with the EU.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: UK Government legislation to set aside aspects of the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: ‘Tories plan to break law while backing DUP block on Executive’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Unionists must stand firm in face of lack of substance from HMG
TUV leader Jim Allister says a UK Government announcement on the Northern Ireland Protocol offers only a promise to act, with no substance, and calls on unionists not to return to Stormont or nominate an Assembly Speaker on such assurances. He rejects 'green lanes' and 'red lanes' proposals as…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government announcement on Northern Ireland Protocol green and red lanes Original release: Unionists must stand firm in face of lack of substance from HMG (opens in a new tab)
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Prime Minister’s weak message on the Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister, in a News Letter article reproduced by the party, says the Prime Minister's response to the Protocol in the Belfast Telegraph was weak and inadequate. He calls on unionism to force a choice, argues Stormont should not return until the Protocol is removed, and rejects any…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Prime Minister's Belfast Telegraph response on the Protocol Original release: Prime Minister’s weak message on the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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UUP Leader Doug Beattie responds to statement from the Foreign Secretary on the NI Protocol
UUP Leader Doug Beattie welcomes Foreign Secretary Liz Truss's statement on the NI Protocol as a step towards a pragmatic fix, and calls for an end to the delay, urging the EU to change its mandate so there are no checks on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland that stay there.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Foreign Secretary Liz Truss statement on the NI Protocol Original release: UUP Leader Doug Beattie responds to statement from the Foreign Secretary on the NI Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy legislation must be both victim and justice focused – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie says he raised serious concerns with the NIO over the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, calling for legacy legislation to balance victims' needs with pursuit of justice. He wants a mechanism to pursue those who directed terror without pulling…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill briefing from NIO Original release: Legacy legislation must be both victim and justice focused – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Moves by UK Government on Protocol will make it harder to address issues, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry says UK Government moves to change the Northern Ireland Protocol, including legislation to set aside aspects of it, will make existing implementation problems harder to address. He calls the action unwanted, unwarranted and counterproductive, and urges a mutual UK-EU…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government legislation to set aside aspects of the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Moves by UK Government on Protocol will make it harder to address issues, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Johnson should stop standing in the way of Executive being formed – McDonald
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald tells Boris Johnson to stop obstructing the formation of a Northern Ireland Executive, arguing that DUP blocking is delaying health funding and cost-of-living support after the election.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Sinn Féin leadership meeting with Boris Johnson on Executive formation Original release: Johnson should stop standing in the way of Executive being formed – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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John Brady TD to raise Irish Protocol with U.S. Administration
Sinn Féin's John Brady TD says he is travelling to the US with a Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence delegation to brief officials and Republican lawmakers on British government moves over the Irish Protocol, and to raise undocumented Irish emigrants.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: John Brady TD to raise Irish Protocol with U.S. Administration (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – “the Government knows what is needed”
The DUP, led by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, says the Government knows what is needed on the Protocol after a meeting with the Prime Minister at Hillsborough Castle. It calls for action on promises made in New Decade, New Approach and says the Protocol makes powersharing impossible.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Prime Minister's Hillsborough Castle meeting with DUP delegation on the Protocol Original release: Sir Jeffrey – “the Government knows what is needed” (opens in a new tab)
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Only way to avoid constant cycle of collapse and crisis is reform of institutions, Alliance tells Prime Minister
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the only way to avoid repeated collapse and crisis in Northern Ireland's institutions is reform, after meeting the Prime Minister during his visit to speak with local parties on restoring devolution. She also calls for trust and pragmatic changes to the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Prime Minister's visit to Northern Ireland on restoring devolution Original release: Only way to avoid constant cycle of collapse and crisis is reform of institutions, Alliance tells Prime Minister (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Statement following meeting with Prime Minister
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood says the Prime Minister's call for power-sharing to resume cannot be trusted given his conduct, and urges the DUP to restore Stormont so government can address the cost-of-living crisis and health waiting lists.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: SDLP Leader meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Hillsborough Original release: SDLP Statement following meeting with Prime Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey: Action on Protocol needed to restore consensus
The DUP's leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says the Prime Minister's visit recognises the Protocol is not working and must be addressed, and calls for decisive action rather than words. He says powersharing consensus does not exist until action is taken against his seven tests.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Prime Minister's visit to Northern Ireland on restoring devolution Original release: Sir Jeffrey: Action on Protocol needed to restore consensus (opens in a new tab)