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Mere Tinkering Will Not Suffice – Undemocratic Windsor Framework Must…
DUP peer Lord Dodds welcomes a House of Lords committee report finding the Windsor Framework overly complex and the democratic deficit unresolved, and calls for the framework to be dismantled and Northern Ireland's place in the UK restored.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lords Northern Ireland committee report on Windsor Framework scrutiny Original release: Mere Tinkering Will Not Suffice – Undemocratic Windsor Framework Must… (opens in a new tab)
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Windsor Framework; A Broken System Failing Northern Ireland - Empey
The Ulster Unionist Party says the Windsor Framework creates unnecessary complexity and regulatory divergence, citing the Lords Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee report. Lord Empey calls for divergent regulations to be listed in one constantly updated location and for the issue to be a priority…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lords Northern Ireland committee report on Windsor Framework scrutiny Original release: Windsor Framework; A Broken System Failing Northern Ireland - Empey (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party responds to Alliance Leaders' comments on Border Poll conditions
UUP deputy leader Robbie Butler MLA says Alliance's call for the Secretary of State to set out border poll conditions reveals a shifting constitutional position. He argues the Belfast Agreement already sets the framework, that defining electoral thresholds would entrench constitutional division…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Alliance call for Secretary of State to set border poll conditions Original release: Ulster Unionist Party responds to Alliance Leaders' comments on Border Poll conditions (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance remains committed to planting more trees, says Blair, following announcement of Tree Planting Action Plan
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says the party remains committed to planting more trees, after DAERA Minister Andrew Muir announced a Tree Planting Action Plan at a Woodland Trust event launching a report on Northern Ireland's woods and trees.
Environment and climate Issue: Tree Planting Action Plan announcement at Woodland Trust State of Woods and Trees report launch Original release: Alliance remains committed to planting more trees, says Blair, following announcement of Tree Planting Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Finnegan raises concern over discovery of Asian hornet nest
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan expresses concern after an Asian hornet nest was found, the first confirmed sighting of the species in the north. She welcomes the Environment Agency's response and urges the public to report suspected sightings or nests.
Environment and climate Issue: Asian hornet nest discovery in Northern Ireland Original release: Finnegan raises concern over discovery of Asian hornet nest (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Conor Murphy leads Sinn Féin delegation at British Irish Parliamentary Assembly
Sinn Féin Leader in the Seanad Senator Conor Murphy, leading a six-strong delegation at the 67th BIPA plenary in Surrey, says constitutional change is firmly on the agenda and calls for discussion of a date for Irish Unity referendums at future meetings.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Senator Conor Murphy leads Sinn Féin delegation at British Irish Parliamentary Assembly (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Absence of Executive Investment Strategy makes NI look "tinpot"
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive's failure to publish an Investment Strategy makes Northern Ireland look unattractive to investors. He calls for immediate publication of a credible strategy with timelines, delivery milestones and accountability.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: O'Toole: Absence of Executive Investment Strategy makes NI look "tinpot" (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Sinn Féin "missing in action" on infrastructure delivery
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says Sinn Féin's abstention on an SDLP motion calling for an Executive Investment Strategy, with timelines and delivery milestones, shows a lack of leadership on the economy. He criticises the DUP and Sinn Féin over stalled projects including the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: SDLP motion calling for Executive Investment Strategy publication Original release: O'Toole: Sinn Féin "missing in action" on infrastructure delivery (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister KC MP, Leader of the TUV, responds to EU demands for tighter enforcement of the Irish Sea Border
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP condemns EU calls for stricter Irish Sea Border enforcement, arguing the UK should instead trigger Article 16 and reject a UK-wide SPS Agreement that would disenfranchise Great Britain too.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU demand for stricter Irish Sea Border enforcement before SPS talks Original release: Jim Allister KC MP, Leader of the TUV, responds to EU demands for tighter enforcement of the Irish Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP Speech SDLP Conference 2025
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the party is launching a new phase to recruit members and candidates, pledges to champion fairness, anti‑sectarianism and a New Ireland, and criticises the Executive for failing on housing, services and environmental issues.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP Speech SDLP Conference 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes ‘further evidence of positive change’ in our planning system
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes new Department for Infrastructure figures showing major planning applications had their quickest annual processing time since planning powers came to Stormont, with 77% of consulted applications answered on time.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department for Infrastructure planning processing times statistics release Original release: Boylan welcomes ‘further evidence of positive change’ in our planning system (opens in a new tab)
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Budget is a missed opportunity to advance constitutional change – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin's Senator Conor Murphy says Budget 2026 is a missed opportunity for constitutional change and urges the Irish government to set up a Citizens' Assembly on Irish unity, backed by funding, with economic planning for reunification.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Budget 2026 constitutional change and Irish unity planning Original release: Budget is a missed opportunity to advance constitutional change – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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TUV responds to UUP attack
TUV councillor Anna Henry accuses UUP leader Mike Nesbitt of abandoning unionist promises after he called TUV demands undeliverable, citing the 2021 United Unionist Declaration and claiming TUV now polls ahead of the UUP.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mike Nesbitt comments on TUV demands in Belfast Telegraph Original release: TUV responds to UUP attack (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP challenges Infrastructure Minister on active travel failure
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA challenges Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins over missed active travel targets, writing to ask how she will respond to a Northern Ireland Audit Office report finding no significant rise in active travel rates.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office active travel report Original release: SDLP challenges Infrastructure Minister on active travel failure (opens in a new tab)
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Wildfires framework a milestone for the Mournes, says McMurray
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's newly launched framework on wildfires, which follows this year's fires in the Mournes and Sperrins. He backs its focus on prevention, enforcement and peatland restoration, while saying more work remains.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA wildfire strategic framework launch Original release: Wildfires framework a milestone for the Mournes, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Time for a Citizens' Assembly on reform of NI Institutions, says Guy
Alliance MLA Michelle Guy says reform of the Assembly and Executive is overdue and calls for a Citizens' Assembly to be explored, after the Assembly Executive Review Committee backed her proposal to examine how one could be set up. She argues no single party can deliver reform and that the public…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly Executive Review Committee backing for a Citizens' Assembly proposal Original release: Time for a Citizens' Assembly on reform of NI Institutions, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Bower welcomes passing of motion encouraging more community orchards in Belfast
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Christine Bower welcomes council's passing of her motion urging Belfast to develop community orchards, citing food access, local resilience and green space, and calls for council to back their creation with local groups and families.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on community orchards passed Original release: Bower welcomes passing of motion encouraging more community orchards in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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New Derry-Dublin flight another boost for the north west – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes the Irish government's announcement, made as part of its 2026 budget, of a new Derry to Dublin air route. He says the flight will boost the north west and support City of Derry Airport's role in the local economy.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Derry-Dublin air route announced in Irish government 2026 budget Original release: New Derry-Dublin flight another boost for the north west – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP secures proposal for First Ministers to give evidence on Stormont reform
SDLP Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole says the First Ministers should appear before the Assembly and Executive Review Committee to give evidence on Stormont reform. The proposal, which he tabled at the committee, covers rules to prevent future collapses, equalising the First Minister titles…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly and Executive Review Committee proposal to hear evidence from First Ministers on reform Original release: SDLP secures proposal for First Ministers to give evidence on Stormont reform (opens in a new tab)
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Leaving the ECHR would be a strategic mistake, says Nesbitt.
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt MLA criticises Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's plan to withdraw from the ECHR, arguing it would breach the 1998 Agreement's guaranteed access to the convention and that the real issue is domestic court interpretation.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Conservative plan to withdraw from ECHR if returned to government Original release: Leaving the ECHR would be a strategic mistake, says Nesbitt. (opens in a new tab)