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Robinson Raises North Belfast Attack and Border Security with Prime…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says he raised the North Belfast attack with the Prime Minister at PMQs, urging a meeting on community cohesion, border security and the asylum system after the Prime Minister agreed to meet him.
Immigration Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attack and border security raised at Prime Minister's Questions Original release: Robinson Raises North Belfast Attack and Border Security with Prime… (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen raises serious concerns following RQIA report on Western Trust surgery pathways
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen voices serious concern after an RQIA inspection report on emergency surgical arrangements at the Western Trust, saying a temporary solution has lasted almost three years. He calls on the Trust to implement the report's recommendations and on the Department of Health to fund…
Health Issue: RQIA inspection report on Western Trust emergency surgery arrangements Original release: Cullen raises serious concerns following RQIA report on Western Trust surgery pathways (opens in a new tab)
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TUV praise Ballymena peaceful protest
TUV Ballymena councillor Matthew Armstrong praises a peaceful protest of hundreds at the Seven Towers Roundabout that demanded an end to open borders and immigration, and says media must give such protests fuller coverage to avoid violence being seen as the only way to be heard.
Immigration Justice and policing Issue: Ballymena protests following violence and attempted murder charge Original release: TUV praise Ballymena peaceful protest (opens in a new tab)
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Ignore Public Concerns on Immigration and the Crisis Will Deepen
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says politicians have failed the public on immigration, arguing that unmet public concerns let violence fill the void after Shankill Road disorder. He calls for genuine, accountable action on immigration and for controls on people crossing from the Irish Republic.
Immigration Justice and policing Issue: Shankill Road arson attack on migrant-owned shop Original release: Ignore Public Concerns on Immigration and the Crisis Will Deepen (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: SWAH staff frightened to speak out
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath says a latest RQIA report on Emergency General Surgery pathways at the South West Acute Hospital shows strained services and frightened staff. He calls on the Department of Health to stop managing decline at SWAH and listen to frontline workers and communities.
Health Issue: RQIA report on Emergency General Surgery pathways at SWAH Original release: McGrath: SWAH staff frightened to speak out (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Horrific scenes must never be repeated
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns the disorder in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland, calling it a racist pogrom that targeted innocent people. She blames toxic far-right elements online and some politicians' language, and appeals for calm and political leadership.
Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Hanna: Horrific scenes must never be repeated (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA thanked Stephen Ogilvie’s father, offered the family his full support and urged an end to false online posts about the victim. He will meet the Secretary of State and ask for a meeting with the family, and called for stronger border security and law‑and‑order measures.
Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Statement from Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Stand by our Health Workers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chamber MLA calls for overseas health and social care workers to be supported and protected after a night of disorder in Belfast following Monday’s barbaric knife attack, and thanks police for their personal risk.
Health Immigration Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Stand by our Health Workers (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Call for Urgent Trade Union Response to Pogrom
People Before Profit calls on the NIC-ICTU trade union body to act urgently over violence against migrants in Belfast after the Kinnaird Avenue attack, urging protests, community action and industrial stoppages to protect members. The party says recent racist attacks, including in Ballymena…
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Kinnaird Avenue attack and anti-migrant violence in North Belfast Original release: People Before Profit Call for Urgent Trade Union Response to Pogrom (opens in a new tab)
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Shameful scenes have no place on our streets – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns violence on North Belfast streets, describing attacks on family homes, businesses, cars and buses. He calls for the victim of an attempted murder to be supported and the perpetrator brought to justice.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Shameful scenes have no place on our streets – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Government decision to opt Ireland into EU Migration Pact and hand over decision making power to Brussels was wrong – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says the Government's decision to join the EU Migration Pact, transferring migration powers to Brussels, is wrong and undermines Irish sovereignty. In the Dáil she argues the Pact ignores partition and the Common Travel Area and will not fix pending international…
Immigration International affairs Issue: EU Migration Pact starting June 12 and Irish border concerns Original release: Government decision to opt Ireland into EU Migration Pact and hand over decision making power to Brussels was wrong – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Depravity and brutality of North Belfast attack has rightly shocked the world
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly calls for authorities who placed the suspect in Northern Ireland to examine and openly disclose what they knew about him after an attack in North Belfast. She says the Executive Office and the British Home Office have refused to share asylum accommodation and…
Immigration Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Depravity and brutality of North Belfast attack has rightly shocked the world (opens in a new tab)
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The victim belongs in Belfast, but the attacker does not - Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP describes a North Belfast attempted murder as brutal and warns of profound implications for community cohesion, calling for an end to uncontrolled immigration and for the attacker, a visa holder, to be convicted and deported.
Justice and policing Immigration Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: The victim belongs in Belfast, but the attacker does not - Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Joint Statement
The DUP, in a joint statement with leaders of Northern Ireland's main parties, condemns a "horrific" attack in North Belfast, wishes the victim a full recovery, and urges people not to share graphic images or videos. They back PSNI investigators and ask for information and footage.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Joint Statement (opens in a new tab)
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Savage attack indicative of the alien culture
TUV leader Jim Allister MP links a murderous attack in North Belfast to what he calls an alien culture imported through unchecked immigration. He calls for no concealment of the attacker's ethnicity and background, and for effective state action on immigration and knife crime. He has tabled an…
Immigration Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Savage attack indicative of the alien culture (opens in a new tab)
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North Belfast Attack: Community Needs Support, Not More Violence on Our Streets
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll condemns last night's attack in Kinnaird Avenue, North Belfast, and urges calm. He rejects organised retaliation and racist opportunism, citing the Ballymena burnings, and calls for support for the victim, their family and the local community.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: North Belfast Attack: Community Needs Support, Not More Violence on Our Streets (opens in a new tab)
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Publish details of attackers nationality, immigration status and religion immediately
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell calls for police to immediately release the nationality, immigration status and religion of a man arrested over a stabbing in North Belfast's Kinnaird Avenue area. He backs a call made by Rupert Lowe MP to the Prime Minister and urges police and media not…
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Publish details of attackers nationality, immigration status and religion immediately (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte: Shock at violent North Belfast attack
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte says there is widespread shock after a violent attack on Monday night, praises those who intervened and led to the attacker's arrest, and urges people not to view or share footage of it. He has requested a PSNI update and calls on people to avoid far-right…
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Whyte: Shock at violent North Belfast attack (opens in a new tab)
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Party Leaders' statement on North Belfast attack
SDLP leader Claire Hanna joins the leaders of the DUP, Sinn Féin, Alliance and UUP in condemning a violent incident in North Belfast, wishing the victim a full recovery. They urge people not to share graphic images and call on anyone with information or footage to assist the PSNI investigation.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Party Leaders' statement on North Belfast attack (opens in a new tab)
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Joint statement from party leaders
Joint statement from the leaders of Northern Ireland's main parties, including UUP MLA Jon Burrows, condemning a violent incident in North Belfast the previous evening. They express thoughts for the victim and his family, back the PSNI investigation, urge people not to share graphic footage, and…
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Joint statement from party leaders (opens in a new tab)