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Announcement concerning the commissioning of abortion services welcome, says Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan welcome the Secretary of State's confirmation that the UK Government will commission abortion services in Northern Ireland, but Bradshaw says no funding plan has yet been provided and calls for a clear roadmap.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Commissioning of abortion services in Northern Ireland announced by Secretary of State Original release: Announcement concerning the commissioning of abortion services welcome, says Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister must prioritise reform to end ransom politics, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA urges new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to prioritise reform of the Northern Ireland institutions to remove party vetoes over Executive formation. She says a Protocol deal alone would not end the crisis-collapse cycle at Stormont, and warns another election would not…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Rishi Sunak confirmed as Prime Minister after Liz Truss resignation Original release: New Prime Minister must prioritise reform to end ransom politics, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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British government must end reckless threats – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to end what he calls reckless threats, responding to comments by Minister Steve Baker on the media. He urges the incoming government to prioritise restoring the Assembly and Executive and to work with the EU on Protocol solutions.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Steve Baker media comments on Protocol threats Original release: British government must end reckless threats – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Republican attack on Innishrush
TUV Mid Ulster representative Glenn Moore condemns a group of young republicans who, he says, attacked the mostly Protestant village of Innishrush with fireworks and chants on Halloween weekend. He urges the PSNI to step up patrols and bring those responsible to justice.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Innishrush fireworks and chanting incident, October 2022 Original release: Republican attack on Innishrush (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill extends condolences at death of May Blood
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill expresses condolences following the death of May Blood, describing her as a community and trade union activist who campaigned for equality, fair pay and integrated education.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Neill extends condolences at death of May Blood (opens in a new tab)
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Carlin welcome progress on extending Glider route into South Belfast
Sinn Féin Councillor Ryan Carlin welcomes progress on plans to extend the Glider bus route into South Belfast, citing strong support in a recent public consultation. He calls for residents and local businesses to remain fully consulted at each stage.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Glider route extension into South Belfast progress announcement Original release: Carlin welcome progress on extending Glider route into South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - "Protocol rubble needs removed"
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the Northern Ireland Protocol must be removed for devolved government to be stabilised, and calls on any new Prime Minister to deal with it fully rather than through short-term fixes. He cites impacts on medicines supply, steel tariffs, transport costs and…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Sir Jeffrey - "Protocol rubble needs removed" (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney tells British Lords that Protocol must be built upon
Sinn Féin's National Chairperson Declan Kearney says he told a Westminster Lords committee on the Protocol that his party opposes the NI Protocol Bill, calling it a breach of international law and an affront to democracy, and urges the Protocol be built upon rather than replaced.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lords Protocol committee evidence on NI Protocol Bill Original release: Kearney tells British Lords that Protocol must be built upon (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader pays tribute to Baroness May Blood
The DUP's leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pays tribute to Baroness May Blood, who has died, calling her a fearless and tireless campaigner for a better, more peaceful Northern Ireland. East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson also remembers her work on social justice and reconciliation.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: DUP Leader pays tribute to Baroness May Blood (opens in a new tab)
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Real People are the Collateral Damage of Westminster & Stormont Fiasco Factories - Tóibín
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says the Westminster government collapse and the suspended Stormont Assembly are imposing a human cost on families facing poverty, hunger and cold homes. He calls for urgent reform of political institutions and for the Irish government to press the case with whoever…
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Real People are the Collateral Damage of Westminster & Stormont Fiasco Factories - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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New Election is Worthless Without Stormont Reform - Herdman
Aontú's Gerard Herdman welcomes other parties backing its Stormont reform proposal, urging that reform be a priority for any returning assembly. He criticises the DUP and Sinn Féin over repeated institutional collapses and proposes cutting MLAs' wages to the minimum wage if they fail to work. He…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: New Election is Worthless Without Stormont Reform - Herdman (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent need for commissioning of abortion services, say Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan call for urgent commissioning of abortion services on the third anniversary of decriminalisation in Northern Ireland, saying women face a postcode lottery in access. Egan urges the Secretary of State to step in and commission full services under UN…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Third anniversary of abortion decriminalisation in Northern Ireland Original release: Urgent need for commissioning of abortion services, say Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome news of preferred Glider routes
Alliance representatives welcome the preferred Glider routes to North and South Belfast announced by Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd, with South Belfast's Paula Bradshaw MLA welcoming the Carryduff link but raising residents' road-capacity concerns. North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister calls for…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Glider route extension into South Belfast progress announcement Original release: Alliance representatives welcome news of preferred Glider routes (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to Baroness Blood
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP pays tribute to Baroness May Blood, who has died aged 84, praising her community work in west Belfast and her role in the peace process. He describes her as epitomising the Labour movement's ethos, having started as a worker at 14 and campaigned for women.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to Baroness Blood (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter calls for clarity around A6 delays
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter asks Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to explain the status of the A6 road project after delays linked to Covid-19 and market volatility. She also requests a meeting and proposes a public meeting or site visit for constituents.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 road project delays Original release: Hunter calls for clarity around A6 delays (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: New glider routes huge boost to greater Belfast
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole welcomes the chosen routes for the Glider extension to Carryduff and Glengormley, saying the SDLP pushed for the project and that work should begin as soon as possible.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Glider route extension into South Belfast progress announcement Original release: O’Toole: New glider routes huge boost to greater Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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After Truss: Why An Assembly Election? We Need A General Election To Get Rid Of The Tories!
People Before Profit says Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris is threatening a Stormont election in December that few want and that would change little, arguing it does nothing for cost-of-living problems. It calls instead for a British general election to remove the Tories and an end to their…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Liz Truss resignation Original release: After Truss: Why An Assembly Election? We Need A General Election To Get Rid Of The Tories! (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD comments on the resignation of the British Prime Minister Liz Truss
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says ordinary workers and families are being punished by chaos in the British government following Liz Truss's resignation as Prime Minister. She calls on the DUP to end its boycott and form an Executive within eight days.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Liz Truss resignation Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD comments on the resignation of the British Prime Minister Liz Truss (opens in a new tab)
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Seems more than Stormont needs stability!
TUV leader Jim Allister says the UK Government's calls for stability and a return to mandatory coalition in Belfast ring hollow given Conservative turmoil, and argues the Northern Ireland Protocol must go before any Prime Minister can secure the Union. He calls for Unionism to refuse to operate…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Liz Truss resignation Original release: Seems more than Stormont needs stability! (opens in a new tab)
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Enniskillen bomb memorial welcomed
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes the erection of a memorial on the Enniskillen site of the IRA Poppy Day bombing, commending the victims' families for their persistence and saying TUV gave them some small assistance. He also criticises Sinn Féin's position on the bombing.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Enniskillen Poppy Day bombing memorial erected on site Original release: Enniskillen bomb memorial welcomed (opens in a new tab)