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Yet again NI tenants miss out on key protections, says Armstrong
Alliance Housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls on the Communities Minister to urgently examine introducing a Northern Ireland version of Awaab's Law, after England's extension to cover wider serious hazards from 30 November 2026.
Housing Issue: England's Awaab's Law extension to wider housing hazards Original release: Yet again NI tenants miss out on key protections, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Enough delays, Executive Office must urgently outline plan to address findings into clerical child abuse, says Dickson
Alliance's Stewart Dickson MLA calls on the First and deputy First Ministers to urgently outline a funded, time-bound plan responding to three Executive Office research reports into clerical child abuse, published on 22 July 2026. He says the recommendations have not been released.
Justice and policing Issue: Historical clerical child abuse research reports release Original release: Enough delays, Executive Office must urgently outline plan to address findings into clerical child abuse, says Dickson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin leadership urges British Secretary of State to change approach
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and deputy leader Michelle O'Neill MLA say they urged incoming Secretary of State Chris Bryant MP to change the Labour government's approach on funding, legacy, Stormont reform and Irish unity. O'Neill says the Executive is underfunded and calls for devolved…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Féin phone call with incoming Secretary of State Chris Bryant Original release: Sinn Féin leadership urges British Secretary of State to change approach (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dáithí receives the gift of a new heart – Maskey
Paul Maskey MP welcomes news that Dáithí Mac Gabhann has had a heart transplant after more than seven years on the waiting list, and wishes him a swift recovery. He also thanks the donor's family and credits the Donate4Dáithí campaign and Dáithí's Law for changing organ donation across the North.
Health Issue: Dáithí Mac Gabhann heart transplant Original release: Dáithí receives the gift of a new heart – Maskey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader Responds to Departure of Secretary of State Hilary Benn
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP thanks Hilary Benn for his time as Northern Ireland Secretary and wishes him well, while noting past disagreements over legacy and the Windsor Framework. He urges his successor to work constructively with all parties and to strengthen Northern Ireland's place in the UK.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Hilary Benn departure as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: DUP Leader Responds to Departure of Secretary of State Hilary Benn (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes first bilingual directional signs erected in the heart of the Gaeltacht quarter
West Belfast MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the start of installing new bilingual road signs and road markings across the Gaeltacht Quarter in west Belfast, calling the first directional signs a milestone and crediting Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for the investment.
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Gaeltacht Quarter bilingual road signage installation begins Original release: Reilly welcomes first bilingual directional signs erected in the heart of the Gaeltacht quarter (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: Burnham Must Break with Blairism
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll says Burnham must break with Blairism, criticising reported Treasury appointment of Shabana Mahmood and new North Sea oil and gas licences. He calls for recognition of genocide in Gaza, a full arms embargo on Israel and scrapping of the Palestine Action…
International affairs Economy and employment Issue: Reported Burnham cabinet appointments and North Sea licensing plans Original release: Carroll: Burnham Must Break with Blairism (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 23 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burnham must turn rhetoric into results – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says Andy Burnham, now Prime Minister, has not set out a clear vision and must turn rhetoric into results on growth, welfare, public finances and North Sea energy. He calls for difficult decisions and a break from Labour's recent approach.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Andy Burnham becoming British Prime Minister Original release: Burnham must turn rhetoric into results – Robinson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke: DCC comments ill-judged
DUP Policing Board lead Trevor Clarke MLA says remarks by PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton about the Pride parade decision were ill-judged and risk eroding public confidence in police impartiality. He says the Chief Constable made the right call and that the Deputy Chief Constable…
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI Deputy Chief Constable remarks on Pride parade non-participation Original release: Clarke: DCC comments ill-judged (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson: UK Politics Needs a Return to Common Sense
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes early signals from the incoming Prime Minister that he may reverse policies, citing possible new North Sea oil and gas drilling licences and a reported abandonment of a compulsory digital ID scheme, while saying the detail must be seen.
Economy and employment Original release: Robinson: UK Politics Needs a Return to Common Sense (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Brett to showcase the best of Northern Ireland at Farnborough Airshow
DUP Economy Spokesperson Phillip Brett MLA travels to the Farnborough International Airshow to promote Northern Ireland's aerospace, defence and security sectors, saying the sector supports around 10,000 jobs and contributes over £2 billion yearly. He points to the recent Defence Growth Deal as a…
Economy and employment Original release: Brett to showcase the best of Northern Ireland at Farnborough Airshow (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Will Andy Burnham be a Prime Minister for all of the UK?
TUV says Andy Burnham must show he will govern for every part of the UK, calling on the new Prime Minister to address Northern Ireland's disenfranchisement and to scrap the Protocol arrangements, which it claims leave goods movements from Britain subject to customs checks.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Andy Burnham becoming British Prime Minister Original release: Will Andy Burnham be a Prime Minister for all of the UK? (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McDonald hopes new British Prime Minister shows courage and imagination as referendums on Irish Unity approach
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham should bring courage and imagination to relations with Ireland, calling for Good Friday Agreement commitments, including an Irish unity referendum, to be honoured in full.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Andy Burnham becoming British Prime Minister Original release: McDonald hopes new British Prime Minister shows courage and imagination as referendums on Irish Unity approach (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 5 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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‘Women’s Voices, Hopes for a New Ireland’ book to be launched by Mary Lou McDonald TD
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘Women’s Voices, Hopes for a New Ireland’ book to be launched by Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 5 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Time for the Prime Minister to deliver for the Country
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA says Andy Burnham's premiership must bring real cost-of-living relief to Northern Ireland families, citing energy bills, public sector pay, business costs, child care and food prices. He says he will watch for delivery and wants any devolution to serve the Union's…
Economy and employment Original release: Time for the Prime Minister to deliver for the Country (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 19 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Scenes on Stewartstown road last night were disgraceful – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker condemns the disorder on Stewartstown Road on Saturday night, calling it disgraceful, thanking community and youth workers and residents, and saying a small minority will not drag the area backwards.
Justice and policing Issue: Stewartstown Road disorder Saturday night Original release: Scenes on Stewartstown road last night were disgraceful – Baker (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister must prioritise sustainable funding for NI and reform of the political institutions, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA calls on incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prioritise sustainable funding for Northern Ireland, which she says is underfunded compared with Scotland and Wales, and to reform the political institutions to prevent future power-sharing collapses.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Andy Burnham becoming British Prime Minister Original release: New Prime Minister must prioritise sustainable funding for NI and reform of the political institutions, says Long (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Put Class Before Creed to Undermine Sectarian Antagonism
People Before Profit councillor Shaun Harkin condemns attacks on the Memorial Hall and Fountain Estate in Derry, says sectarianism benefits elites, and calls for working-class unity against youth service, school and apprenticeship funding cuts.
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Issue: Attacks on Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall and Fountain Estate, Londonderry Original release: Harkin: Put Class Before Creed to Undermine Sectarian Antagonism (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 31 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Fascist Thugs, Not Football Fans, Came to Wreck a Special Occasion
People Before Profit calls the CSKA Sofia supporters who disrupted the Derry City FC match at the Brandywell fascist thugs and says the PSNI have questions to answer. It also expresses solidarity with Derry City supporters and praises stewards for restraint, and calls for fascism, racism and…
Justice and policing Issue: Brandywell football match disorder and PSNI investigation Original release: Fascist Thugs, Not Football Fans, Came to Wreck a Special Occasion (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 23 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly addresses Diyarbakir ‘International Peace Conference’
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says he addressed an international peace conference in Diyarbakir on lessons from the Irish peace process, and calls for Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan to be immediately released to support a lasting peace process in Türkiye.
International affairs Original release: Kelly addresses Diyarbakir ‘International Peace Conference’ (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)