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Launch of 2024 General Election Campaign
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson launched the 2024 General Election campaign in Lisburn, unveiling a slate of DUP candidates for constituencies such as East Londonderry, East Antrim, Strangford and others, and pledged to promote the Union and work for prosperity in Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Issue: 2024 General Election campaign launch Original release: Launch of 2024 General Election Campaign (opens in a new tab)
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Freeman of Lisburn City endorses Buckley
The DUP publishes a statement from Jim Dillon MBE, a former Ulster Unionist councillor and Freeman of Lisburn City, endorsing Jonathan Buckley as the next MP for Lagan Valley and pledging to campaign with him. Buckley responds welcoming the endorsement.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Freeman of Lisburn City endorses Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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UUP should step back in FST
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson urges the UUP to step back in Fermanagh & South Tyrone and back a non-party aligned pro-union candidate, saying the DUP has not contested the Westminster seat since 2005. He disputes a UUP statement about past talks on an agreed unionist candidate.
Constitutional affairs Issue: UUP candidate selection in Fermanagh & South Tyrone Westminster election Original release: UUP should step back in FST (opens in a new tab)
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Long to lead change at Westminster as she announces General Election candidacy
Alliance Leader Naomi Long announces she will stand as a candidate in East Belfast at the General Election, saying Alliance MPs are needed at Westminster to shape debate on Assembly financial and political stability. She calls for reform of institutions to remove vetoes and for fair block grant…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Long to lead change at Westminster as she announces General Election candidacy (opens in a new tab)
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We are in the business of making Northern Ireland work
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says every vote on 4 July will shape Northern Ireland's direction and calls for more DUP MPs at Westminster. The party announces Jonathan Buckley as its Lagan Valley candidate and Belfast councillor Tracey Kelly for South Belfast.
Constitutional affairs Original release: We are in the business of making Northern Ireland work (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcomes general election
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes the announcement of a general election, saying it will be a contest between those who back UK unity and those who want Northern Ireland treated as part of the EU. He says TUV goes in on equal citizenship and promotes its linkup with Reform UK.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK general election announcement May 2024 Original release: TUV welcomes general election (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Leader comments on General Election announcement
The Ulster Unionist Party's leader Doug Beattie MC MLA responds to the Prime Minister's announcement of a General Election date, urging Northern Ireland voters to choose change and backing UUP candidates at Westminster for a long-term pro-union vision.
Constitutional affairs Issue: UK general election announcement May 2024 Original release: Ulster Unionist Leader comments on General Election announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Lagan Valley deserves better than absentee MP
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on Jeffrey Donaldson to resign as Lagan Valley MP and allow a by-election, arguing the constituency currently has no representation in the Commons. He also points to Donaldson's refusal to take up his Stormont seat as an MLA.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson absence from Commons and call for Lagan Valley by-election Original release: Lagan Valley deserves better than absentee MP (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson slams TUV’s absurd & self-destructive plan
DUP MP Sammy Wilson accuses the TUV and Reform UK of a plan to split unionist votes at the next Westminster election, claiming it would hand seats to the Alliance Party and benefit Sinn Fein, and rejects their claim that the DUP is not real unionist.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Wilson slams TUV’s absurd & self-destructive plan (opens in a new tab)
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Wrecking Ball approach by TUV
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says TUV and Reform candidates cannot realistically win, accuses TUV of a wrecking and splitting approach that weakens unionism, and says TUV's claims that fellow unionists are not unionists are nonsense.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Wrecking Ball approach by TUV (opens in a new tab)
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TUV join the campaign trail for Ben Habib
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle says he joined Ben Habib's campaign in the Wellingborough by-election and praises Habib's commitment to Northern Ireland's place in the UK, citing legal advice obtained with Baroness Hoey, Jamie Bryson and Jim Allister on the Protocol and Sea Border.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Wellingborough by-election campaign of Ben Habib Original release: TUV join the campaign trail for Ben Habib (opens in a new tab)
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Selection of Diana Armstrong as the Fermanagh and South Tyrone Westminster Candidate
The Fermanagh and South Tyrone Ulster Unionist Association says it selected Councillor Diana Armstrong as its candidate for the forthcoming Westminster election, with Armstrong calling for voters to help restore representation at Westminster for the constituency.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Diana Armstrong selected as Fermanagh and South Tyrone Westminster candidate Original release: Selection of Diana Armstrong as the Fermanagh and South Tyrone Westminster Candidate (opens in a new tab)
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Former Agriculture Minister seeks nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in Midlands-North West
Sinn Féin says MP and former Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew will seek a nomination to stand for the party in the Midlands-North West region at the upcoming European elections. Gildernew says she would press Irish interests in Brussels, backed by a Sinn Féin team, on farming, cost of…
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Michelle Gildernew seeks Sinn Féin nomination for European Parliament election Original release: Former Agriculture Minister seeks nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in Midlands-North West (opens in a new tab)
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TUV sets out election strategy
TUV says it will back an agreed single unionist candidate in seats held by non-unionists that are winnable for unionism, naming North Down, Fermanagh & South Tyrone, South Belfast and North Belfast ahead of the General Election. It also warns against any return to Stormont that accepts EU law and…
Constitutional affairs Original release: TUV sets out election strategy (opens in a new tab)
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DUP comments regarding votes at 16 incredibly disappointing, says Irwin
Alliance Councillor Hannah Irwin expresses disappointment at DUP and UUP comments in an Ards and North Down Council debate that rejected a motion backing votes at 16, saying they undermined young people's maturity and intelligence.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Ards and North Down Council vote rejecting support for votes at 16 Original release: DUP comments regarding votes at 16 incredibly disappointing, says Irwin (opens in a new tab)
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Thank you!
A TUV spokesperson reflects on the 2023 local council election, saying the party grew its council seats by 50% and doubled its first preference vote, while regretting the loss of Harold McKee's Mourne seat and blaming the DUP's Windsor Framework stance for lost seats.
Local government Constitutional affairs Original release: Thank you! (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Statement On 2023 Local Government Election
People Before Profit reflects on the 2023 local government election, saying the DUP was outstripped by nationalist opponents and that its two Derry and Belfast council seats were retained. It says the socialist vote was squeezed and vows to fight on.
Local government Constitutional affairs Issue: 2023 local government election results Original release: People Before Profit Statement On 2023 Local Government Election (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – strengthen our hand
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP urges pro-Northern Ireland voters on the eve of the 2023 local elections to unite behind DUP candidates to strengthen unionism's position and send a message to the Government over the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: 2023 Local Government Election eve appeal to pro-Northern Ireland voters Original release: Sir Jeffrey – strengthen our hand (opens in a new tab)
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7 Political Parties Refuse Public Debate Before Local Elections
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says seven Northern Ireland party leaders refused his invitation to a public debate before the local elections, noting only Alliance's Naomi Long agreed to take part, and criticises the lack of debate.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Aontú invitation to public debate before local elections declined by party leaders Original release: 7 Political Parties Refuse Public Debate Before Local Elections (opens in a new tab)
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Unionist unity achieved via transfers across Unionist family
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to the DUP manifesto launch, arguing that a Unionist vote cannot be split in a PR election if voters transfer across the Unionist family. He urges voters to give TUV their first preference with transfers to other pro-Union candidates, and says the DUP's warnings…
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP manifesto launch for the 2023 council election Original release: Unionist unity achieved via transfers across Unionist family (opens in a new tab)