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DUP’s sham response beyond pathetic
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP's response today was pathetic and a sham, arguing that refusing joint appearances with O'Neill while keeping him in office is pointless. He contrasts this with Carla Lockhart MP's principled stance and accuses the DUP of clinging to office.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont brake request on EU goods regulations Original release: DUP’s sham response beyond pathetic (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Michelle O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, Deputy First Minister, calls DUP leader Gavin Robinson's comments arrogant and supremacist, says the DUP is in turmoil over internal leadership divisions, and states she will attend the Assembly on Monday with Sinn Féin Ministers.
Other Issue: DUP leader Gavin Robinson comments criticised by Michelle O'Neill Original release: Statement from Michelle O’Neill (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from the Democratic Unionist Party
The DUP accuses Sinn Féin and deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill of undermining the institutions after the Garvaghy Road blockade in Portadown, and calls for the Chief Constable to be transparent about threats, a fresh security assessment of dissidents and the Provisional IRA, and new…
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Garvaghy Road Portadown blockade and Sinn Féin accountability dispute Original release: Statement from the Democratic Unionist Party (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates
Alliance MLAs Andrew Muir and Connie Egan say they have been re‑selected to contest North Down in the 6 May 2027 Assembly election, highlighting Muir’s record on water quality, climate action and farming, and Egan’s work on ending violence against women, integrated education and a reformed Stormont.
Other Environment and climate Issue: Alliance North Down Assembly candidates selected Original release: Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty
UUP leader Jon Burrows says the DUP's refusal to send Northern Ireland to tomorrow's Glasgow economic forum harms the region rather than the deputy First Minister, and urges another Executive minister, such as Health Minister Robbie Butler, to attend.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP's decision to exclude Northern Ireland from Economic Forum in Glasgow Original release: You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach’s welcome shift on Irish unity must now be matched by action – Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy welcomes the Taoiseach's commitment to a new initiative on constitutional change, saying it must produce an inclusive planning process for Irish unity. He calls on the Taoiseach to set out its remit, resources and timetable, and says a Citizens' Assembly would help.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Taoiseach recognition of constitutional change on Irish unity Original release: Taoiseach’s welcome shift on Irish unity must now be matched by action – Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will keep fighting for fair funding – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says the British government's budget failed to fund fair pay for nurses, healthcare and public sector workers in the North, and calls for an end to underfunding compared with Wales and Scotland.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: British government budget and Executive funding for Northern Ireland Original release: Sinn Féin will keep fighting for fair funding – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives express concern following devastating oil contamination incident
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland and Braid Councillor Chelsea Harwood express shock over an oil contamination incident at BEWWT in Broughshane, which killed several birds including two Trumpeter swans. They pay tribute to volunteers, and Harwood urges people with knowledge of the vandalism to contact…
Environment and climate Issue: Broughshane Environment Waterfowl and Wildlife Trust oil contamination Original release: Alliance representatives express concern following devastating oil contamination incident (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly election an opportunity to break the cycle of crises, says Tennyson, following re-selection
Alliance Deputy Leader and Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson says the 2027 Assembly election gives voters a chance to demand better from Stormont, break the cycle of political crises and move Northern Ireland forward beyond deadlock and division.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Eóin Tennyson re-selected as Alliance candidate for 2027 Assembly election Original release: Assembly election an opportunity to break the cycle of crises, says Tennyson, following re-selection (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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New Strategy must mark a turning point for nature in Northern Ireland, says Blair
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes the launch of the Nature Recovery Strategy, calling it a chance to turn around decades of decline. He points to 12 per cent of species facing extinction and urges other parties to back the strategy without further delay.
Environment and climate Issue: Launch of Nature Recovery Strategy Original release: New Strategy must mark a turning point for nature in Northern Ireland, says Blair (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey
Ulster Unionist Peer Lord Empey says the Drumcree standoff has backfired on republicans, criticising Gerry Adams’s intervention and Sinn Féin’s involvement, and argues the dispute exposes threats to the Orange tradition and highlights demographic changes in a united Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Parades Commission Garvaghy Road ruling Original release: Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly welcomes consultation on pedestrianisation and public transport
Sinn Féin councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly urges residents to comment on new transport proposals unveiled by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, which include extra car-free city streets, extended Glider lines and improved bus links across Belfast. She says the plans would make the city centre…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's Belfast transport and pedestrianisation consultation proposals Original release: Donnelly welcomes consultation on pedestrianisation and public transport (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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PBP Support Daisy Hill Maternity March
People Before Profit's Newry and Armagh representative Marc Mac Seáin praises a large march against the suspension of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. He warns the cut would burden families travelling to Craigavon and calls for accountability from the Southern Trust, the Department of…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: PBP Support Daisy Hill Maternity March (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Patients Are Waiting While Executive Fails to Deliver Budget
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath says Executive inaction on a budget is leaving patients exposed as emergency department waiting times worsen, citing September figures and Ulster Hospital performance. He calls for funding to plan winter pressures, staffing and services, including fuller use of…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Department of Health emergency department waiting times statistics September Original release: McGrath: Patients Are Waiting While Executive Fails to Deliver Budget (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood urges UK Government to intervene over BBC NI Irish-language cuts
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood has written to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy urging the UK Government to intervene over proposed BBC Northern Ireland cuts to Irish-language services, including a reported halving of its Irish-language unit staffing.
Disability and equality Issue: BBC NI Irish-language services proposed cuts announcement Original release: Eastwood urges UK Government to intervene over BBC NI Irish-language cuts (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan Urges Cross-Border Action to Advance A2 Buncrana Road Project
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says he has written to the Taoiseach, the Transport Minister and the Infrastructure Minister urging them to explore Shared Island funding for the A2 Buncrana Road widening scheme. He criticises repeated delays and says the project should be treated as cross-border.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A2 Buncrana Road Widening Scheme delay Original release: Durkan Urges Cross-Border Action to Advance A2 Buncrana Road Project (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood backs home carers amid rising pressures
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood backs home carers ahead of a Unison-organised public meeting in Derry, calling on Stormont to deliver the promised real living wage and help carers with rising fuel costs.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Stormont brake request on EU goods regulations Original release: Eastwood backs home carers amid rising pressures (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: BBC Cuts Demand Scrutiny
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone seeks an urgent meeting with BBC Northern Ireland leadership over reported job losses and restructuring, wanting clarity on effects for staff, local output and Irish language services. He also plans talks with Foras na Gaeilge.
Disability and equality Economy and employment Issue: BBC Northern Ireland job losses and restructuring plans Original release: McGlone: BBC Cuts Demand Scrutiny (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP selects Malachy Quinn as Assembly Candidate for Mid Ulster
The SDLP says Councillor Malachy Quinn has been picked as its candidate for Mid Ulster at the next Assembly election, citing his council record and community work. Party leader Claire Hanna MP and MLA Patsy McGlone both back him, with McGlone stepping aside.
Other Local government Issue: SDLP selects Malachy Quinn as Assembly Candidate for Mid Ulster Original release: SDLP selects Malachy Quinn as Assembly Candidate for Mid Ulster (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Our Doctors and Nurses Are Not Pawns in a Political Game
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath accuses the Executive of drawing health workers into a dispute with Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant over pay, after the BMA confirmed further doctors' strike action in November. He says the Executive should stop trading blame and act for patients and staff.
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA resident, consultant and SAS doctors strike action announcement November 2026 Original release: McGrath: Our Doctors and Nurses Are Not Pawns in a Political Game (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)