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Council must stop passing the buck on dumped car in River Lagan
Green Party Northern Ireland, with Cllr Anthony Flynn and local group Lagan Valley Greens, calls for a dumped car in the River Lagan near Lisburn to be removed, responsibility for it agreed, and a clean-up plan for the river, backed by a petition.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Council must stop passing the buck on dumped car in River Lagan
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North Down Councillors blast DUP and UUP over climate hypocracy
Green Party Northern Ireland condemns the DUP and UUP for backing the Ards & North Down Council Climate Action Plan while demanding a review of legally‑binding climate targets, calling the move a dangerous contradiction that delays science‑based action and harms communities.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Drumcree Parades Commission ruling Original release: North Down Councillors blast DUP and UUP over climate hypocracy
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Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll commends West Belfast residents for defending a migrant-owned shop on the Falls Road after a group of young people attacked it, saying the community response was immediate and that minorities are welcome.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business
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The French Left Beats Back The Far-Right!
People Before Profit says the French left’s win in the second round of the legislative election, where the Nouveau Front Populaire became the largest party and pushed Marine Le Pen’s far‑right into third, proves Irish parties must rule out any coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and follow its
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: The French Left Beats Back The Far-Right!
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People Before Profit Contests Westminster Election
People Before Profit announce three candidates – Shaun Harkin (Foyle), Gerry Carroll MLA (West Belfast) and Fiona Ferguson (North Belfast) – for the July 4 Westminster election, pledging to make Palestine a key issue and to challenge Tory‑driven austerity, soaring rents and housing shortages.
International affairs Housing Original release: People Before Profit Contests Westminster Election
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British And Irish Government’s Must Stop Scaremongering And End Hostile Environment Toward Refugees & Asylum-Seekers
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll and TD Brid Smith jointly condemn the British and Irish governments' rhetoric on asylum seekers, criticising the Rwanda deportation plans and the Irish move to name Britain a 'safe country'. They reject tougher border controls and urge people to resist…
Immigration International affairs Original release: British And Irish Government’s Must Stop Scaremongering And End Hostile Environment Toward Refugees & Asylum-Seekers
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Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin marks International Workers Memorial Day, citing deaths of health workers, journalists and aid workers in Gaza, workers harmed by climate change, and unsafe conditions across Ireland. He criticises the Stormont Executive over trade union representation and…
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day
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Harkin: Pps Decision Not To Prosecute Soldiers For Perjury A Travesty Of Justice
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin condemns the Public Prosecution Service's decision not to prosecute soldiers for perjury over Bloody Sunday evidence, calling it a travesty of justice. He says the PPS is aiding a British state cover-up and calls for the Legacy legislation to be scrapped.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Harkin: Pps Decision Not To Prosecute Soldiers For Perjury A Travesty Of Justice
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No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
People Before Profit says congestion charges would create class barriers and urges the government to scrap the plan and introduce free, frequent public transport in city centres, estimating a €550 million‑€1 billion cost to fund the scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
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Solidarity With Julian Assange
People Before Profit says the prosecution of Julian Assange is wrong, violates journalists’ rights and threatens media freedom, and its members stand in solidarity with Assange during his appeal hearing in London on 20‑21 February, urging supporters to back his campaign.
Justice and policing International affairs Original release: Solidarity With Julian Assange
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Bloody Sunday March For Justice Is As Important As Ever
People Before Profit urges people in Derry and across Ireland to attend the 52nd annual Bloody Sunday March, with spokesperson Cllr Shaun Harkin saying it will show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. He also calls for opposition to the British Government's Legacy Bill.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: Bloody Sunday March For Justice Is As Important As Ever
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2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis
People Before Profit's end-of-year statement argues that capitalism cannot solve inflation, climate change, reproductive rights, the war in Ukraine or Ireland's housing and hospital crises, and calls for Ireland's first left wing government.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: 2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis
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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 Northern Ireland Assembly election in December that few people want and that would change little, and argues it would not address the cost-of-living crisis. It calls instead for a British general election and an end…
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!
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December Election: Tory Clowns Treating Us With Contempt
Cllr Shaun Harkin says Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris is treating people in Northern Ireland with contempt by threatening a December Stormont election that he says will bring no benefit amid the cost of living crisis. He calls for escalated protests and strikes instead.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Heaton-Harris threat of December Stormont election Original release: December Election: Tory Clowns Treating Us With Contempt
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Ireland’s Future Cannot Be Built On Ireland’s Past
People Before Profit says a united Ireland needs a border poll without delay and must be a radically different, socialist state rather than a continuation of the two existing states, citing housing, childcare, health waiting lists and tax havens.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Ireland’s Future Cannot Be Built On Ireland’s Past
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Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll responds to reports that Catholics now outnumber Protestants in the North, calling it a historical milestone but arguing it will not by itself bring substantive change. He calls for a united Ireland built on socialist, working-class foundations.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North
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Who Is Charles?
People Before Profit criticises King Charles ahead of Belfast's celebrations, citing his £652 million estate, inheritance tax exemption, private jet travel, Balmoral and Sandringham environmental immunity, and past controversies, and says working-class people should refuse to eulogise him.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Who Is Charles?
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Cllr Fiona Ferguson Organises Belfast Rally In Solidarity With The Rollback Of Roe V Wade In America
People Before Profit Cllr Fiona Ferguson says the US rollback of Roe v Wade horrifies the world, urges provision of local abortion services in the North and condemns Health Minister Robin Swann’s inaction, announcing a Belfast City Hall rally tonight at 6 pm with Alliance for Choice, Amnesty Int’l &
Disability and equality Health Original release: Cllr Fiona Ferguson Organises Belfast Rally In Solidarity With The Rollback Of Roe V Wade In America
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Roe V Wade Decision Is A Wake Up Call To Repeal Movement In Ireland
People Before Profit TD Brid Smith urges the Taoiseach to complete the review of the Termination of Pregnancy Act, calling for the 12‑week limit and three‑day waiting period to be removed, full decriminalisation, safe‑access zones and improved sex education, saying the US Roe v Wade decision is a w
Disability and equality Health Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: Roe V Wade Decision Is A Wake Up Call To Repeal Movement In Ireland