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Nelson responds to announcement British Secretary of State has ordered independent review of Parades Commission
Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Nelson responds to the British Secretary of State's order of an independent review of the Parades Commission, saying the Garvaghy Road march issue is closed. She accuses unionist leaders and the British government of reigniting it and calls on unionists and the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission judge-led review announced after High Court findings Original release: Nelson responds to announcement British Secretary of State has ordered independent review of Parades Commission (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State bottles it
TUV leader Jim Allister says Secretary of State Chris Bryant has climbed down over the Parades Commission by opting for a review rather than removing its Chair, claiming the Commission lacks cross-community confidence and is now set to consider a fresh Drumcree application.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission judge-led review announced after High Court findings Original release: Secretary of State bottles it (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV urges support for events marking Orange Victims Day
TUV Assembly candidate for Newry and Armagh, Councillor Keith Ratcliffe urges the Orange community and wider public to attend events marking Orange Victims Day, including the 40th anniversary of the Markethill Orange Memorial Stone, to preserve the memory of those killed.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Markethill Orange Memorial Stone 40th anniversary Original release: TUV urges support for events marking Orange Victims Day (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Real integration must be about outcomes, not labels – Middleton
DUP MLA Julie Middleton says Sinn Féin and Alliance should engage with the evidence and Court of Appeal rulings on Education Minister Paul Givan's integrated education policy, arguing that reasonable numbers of both traditions are a legal requirement for transformation. She says only 2 of 33…
Education Issue: Integrated education transformation criteria and Court of Appeal ruling debate Original release: Real integration must be about outcomes, not labels – Middleton (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 1 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew slams erection of Billy Wright flags in Dunganonn area
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns flags reading 'Billy was Wright' erected on lampposts near Dungannon Park as intimidation and provocation. He calls for their removal, questions whether Orange Order and unionist moves over the Garvaghy Road parade influenced them, and says he will contact the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Billy Wright flags erected near Dungannon Park Original release: Gildernew slams erection of Billy Wright flags in Dunganonn area (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Givan: A new way forward for integrated education
DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan has published a Position Paper on integrated education to clarify the legal framework after a recent court judgment and transformation applications. It also introduces an Integrated Education Support Programme and plans a community background category.
Education Issue: Integrated education transformation criteria and Court of Appeal ruling debate Original release: Givan: A new way forward for integrated education (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 25 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows: This parade needs resolved permanently and peacefully
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA welcomes the Secretary of State’s decision to launch an independent, judge‑led examination of the Parades Commission, but says the terms must be widened to scrutinise its practices, training, culture and legal framework, add an appeals mechanism, grant full document access
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission judge-led review announced after High Court findings Original release: Burrows: This parade needs resolved permanently and peacefully (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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People of Causeway Coast deserve better than disinformation on Emergency General Surgery, says Alliance representatives
Alliance Councillor Lee Kane says the Causeway Coast deserves better than disinformation from the DUP on the proposed consolidation of emergency general surgery at Antrim Area Hospital, urging an honest, evidence‑based debate, while Alderman Yvonne Boyle refutes claims that Causeway Hospital isbeing
Health Local government Issue: Causeway Hospital emergency surgery removal UUP leader comments Original release: People of Causeway Coast deserve better than disinformation on Emergency General Surgery, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister continues to show disregard for his legal duty around integrated education, says Guy
Alliance education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA says the Department of Education's position paper on integrated education, published today, shows the Education Minister is ignoring his statutory obligation to promote and support integrated schooling.
Education Issue: Integrated education transformation criteria and Court of Appeal ruling debate Original release: Education Minister continues to show disregard for his legal duty around integrated education, says Guy (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill addresses 45th National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina, Co. Mayo
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill addresses the 45th National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina, Co. Mayo, remembering the ten 1981 hunger strikers and paying tribute to Brendan Hurson, brother of Martin Hurson, who has recently died.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Michelle O’Neill addresses 45th National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina, Co. Mayo (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey condemns shooting in west Belfast
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns the recent gun attack on Ross Road in west Belfast, saying such violence has no place in the community, is wholly unacceptable and not supported by locals, and urging those responsible to consider the fear and distress they cause.
Justice and policing Issue: Ross Road shooting in west Belfast Original release: Maskey condemns shooting in west Belfast (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Scaremongering Cannot Hide Its Betrayal
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP's warnings about transfers are a scare tactic, citing the 2022 Assembly election's transfer figures and claiming the DUP broke its promise on the Irish Sea Border by endorsing the Donaldson deal.
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP comments on unionist transfers ahead of next Assembly election Original release: DUP Scaremongering Cannot Hide Its Betrayal (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Former DUP councillor Dr Kathryn Owen selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Belfast South and Mid Down
UUP leader Jon Burrows announces that Dr Kathryn Owen, a former DUP councillor and ex-RAF medic, has been selected to contest the constituency at next year's Assembly poll. He hails her return to the party and her public health and hospital advocacy record.
Other Health Issue: Kathryn Owen selected as UUP candidate for Belfast South and Mid Down Original release: Former DUP councillor Dr Kathryn Owen selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Belfast South and Mid Down (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 17 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Newry – Sinn Fein’s Problem is the Loyal Orders Exist
TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe, TUV candidate for Newry and Armagh, defends the Last Saturday parade in Newry, saying it drew over 10,000 visitors and was conducted with dignity. He accuses Sinn Fein and Minister Liz Kimmins of stirring up hatred and says Sinn Fein's problem is that the Loyal…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Newry Last Saturday parade complaints from Sinn Fein Original release: Newry – Sinn Fein’s Problem is the Loyal Orders Exist (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP pays tribute to Billy DeCourcy
The DUP pays tribute to former Newtownabbey Borough Council member Billy DeCourcy following his death, praising his service from 2001 to 2014 in Rathcoole. Phillip Brett MLA and Lord Dodds of Duncairn say his loyalty and warmth will be remembered.
Other Local government Original release: DUP pays tribute to Billy DeCourcy (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin’s dependence on UK defence exposes all-Ireland folly
TUV leader Jim Allister, North Antrim MP, says Dublin relies on UK and French warships and missiles for air defence during its EU presidency, and argues this undermines calls for an all-Ireland arrangement or border poll.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Irish Times report on foreign military cover during Irish EU presidency Original release: Dublin’s dependence on UK defence exposes all-Ireland folly (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Allister Kyle pays tribute to Prison Service as they are awarded Freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens
TUV East Londonderry candidate Councillor Allister Kyle pays tribute to the Northern Ireland Prison Service after it was awarded the Freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens, recalling officers killed over the decades, including Graham Fenton and Michael Cassidy.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Northern Ireland Prison Service awarded Freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens Original release: Allister Kyle pays tribute to Prison Service as they are awarded Freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Butler must front up over deeply damaging health cuts
DUP MLAs Diane Dodds and Diane Forsythe call on Health Minister Robbie Butler to personally explain proposed Southern Health and Social Care Trust cuts, including a 12% three-year savings demand, after meeting Trust representatives.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health Trust savings proposals and patient safety Original release: Butler must front up over deeply damaging health cuts (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Resist Damaging Cuts to Health Service
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin opposes proposed 12% cuts to the health service, joining healthcare workers at the Altnagelvin protest and the Western Trust board meeting. He calls on Trust representatives to refuse further cuts and urges wide support for the trade union campaign against…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health Trust savings proposals and patient safety Original release: Harkin: Resist Damaging Cuts to Health Service (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 31 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Statement on UK Prime Minister's Border Poll Comments
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says constitutional change cannot be 'off the table' under the Good Friday Agreement, responding to the UK Prime Minister's border poll comments. She calls for preparation for different constitutional futures and for the Executive to improve Northern Ireland's…
Constitutional affairs Issue: UK Prime Minister's border poll comments Original release: SDLP Statement on UK Prime Minister's Border Poll Comments (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)