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O’Toole: Executive one year anniversary marked by lack of achievement
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive's first year since Stormont's return has seen little achievement, and calls on it to set out how and when it will cut health waiting lists and address crumbling water infrastructure. The party will use its Opposition Day to table…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly and Executive restoration first anniversary Original release: O’Toole: Executive one year anniversary marked by lack of achievement (opens in a new tab)
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Enormous potential lies ahead in a new Ireland – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan marks the fifth anniversary of Brexit, saying the island has huge potential for investment and jobs despite lost European Social Fund money and a threat to visitor revenue from the Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Enormous potential lies ahead in a new Ireland – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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One year on from the DUP/Donaldson sellout
TUV leader Jim Allister marks a year since the DUP's return to the Stormont Executive, claiming the DUP/Donaldson deal was a dishonest con that has left the Irish Sea border in full operation and Northern Ireland under EU laws in 300 areas. He also says health, finances, roads and education have…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: One year on from the DUP/Donaldson sellout (opens in a new tab)
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TUV meet American Consul to Northern Ireland
TUV MPs and MLAs Jim Allister, Timothy Gaston and Dr Dan Boucher say they met the American Consul General and political-economic chief in Ballymena to discuss the Irish Sea border's constitutional and economic effects, and a possible UK-US trade deal.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV meet American Consul to Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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UK should rejoin Single Market and Customs Union with view to rejoining EU, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls for the UK to rejoin the Single Market and Customs Union as a first step towards EU membership, launching the Stronger Together paper with proposals on agri‑food checks, EU funding, youth mobility, tourist visas and a stronger NI voice in Brussels.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Fifth anniversary of Brexit policy paper Original release: UK should rejoin Single Market and Customs Union with view to rejoining EU, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill invites people to attend the Mid Ulster conference
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill MLA is to speak at a Mid Ulster Irish unity public event in Bellaghy on 26 February, the latest in its Commission on the Future of Ireland series. She calls for grassroots, inclusive debate on a united Ireland and a carefully planned all-Ireland governance…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mid Ulster Irish unity People's Assembly, Bellaghy, 26 February Original release: Michelle O’Neill invites people to attend the Mid Ulster conference (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes Chancellor’s commitment to reset relations with EU
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes Chancellor Rachel Reeves's commitment to reset UK-EU relations and her announced review of the Green Book. She says a closer UK-Europe relationship would end the Windsor Framework debate, and calls on the Executive to direct growth strategy funding to health…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Chancellor Rachel Reeves economic growth speech on EU reset Original release: Hanna welcomes Chancellor’s commitment to reset relations with EU (opens in a new tab)
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Simon Harris’ comments on Irish Unity deeply disappointing – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy says Simon Harris’s remarks that Irish Unity is not a priority are deeply disappointing and warns Sinn Féin will strongly challenge any move to delay the issue, urging a referendum by the end of the decade.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Simon Harris says Irish Unity not a priority Original release: Simon Harris’ comments on Irish Unity deeply disappointing – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Further delay to Climate Change Commissioner appointment is unacceptable, says Bradshaw.
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for urgent clarity from the FM and dFM over the delay in appointing a Climate Change Commissioner, despite regulations having all-party consent and being in force. She says the dFM hinted at further legislative problems during questions on a British-Irish…
Environment and climate Issue: Climate Change Commissioner appointment delay despite approved regulations Original release: Further delay to Climate Change Commissioner appointment is unacceptable, says Bradshaw. (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Belfast City councillors welcome funding for local community and environmental initiatives.
Alliance councillors Sam Nelson and Jenna Maghie welcome Belfast City Council funding agreed by the Strategic Policy & Resources Committee for more street litter bins, an enhanced alleyways scheme and urban wildflower projects, subject to full council ratification.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council Strategic Policy & Resources Committee funding for litter bins, alleyways and wildflowers Original release: Alliance Belfast City councillors welcome funding for local community and environmental initiatives. (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government has unique opportunity to secure future of power-sharing, says Long, as she writes to Prime Minister about reform
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA has written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer urging his government to prioritise institutional reform so Northern Ireland's power-sharing is not again left without a functioning Assembly. She also cites the fragile balance at Stormont and calls for a window of dialogue…
Constitutional affairs Original release: UK Government has unique opportunity to secure future of power-sharing, says Long, as she writes to Prime Minister about reform (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin invites leaders to conversation on unity
Sinn Féin chairperson Declan Kearney MLA writes to party leaders across the island inviting them to meet Sinn Féin to discuss constitutional change, following the publication of its Commission on the Future of Ireland report. He says collective leadership is needed and urges the Irish and British…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland report publication Original release: Sinn Féin invites leaders to conversation on unity (opens in a new tab)
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Long congratulates Martin and urges him to help reform local institutions
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA congratulates Micheál Martin on becoming Taoiseach and urges him to help reform the Assembly and Executive, citing his earlier support for Alliance's reform proposals. She also welcomes Simon Harris as Tánaiste.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Michéal Martin becomes Taoiseach for second time Original release: Long congratulates Martin and urges him to help reform local institutions (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill to address Mid Ulster uniting Ireland conference
Sinn Féin's Michelle O’Neill MLA will address a People’s Assembly on Irish unity at the Seamus Heaney Homeplace in Bellaghy on 26 February, inviting Mid Ulster residents, community groups and others to discuss future constitutional arrangements and the forthcoming unity referendum.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mid Ulster Irish unity People's Assembly, Bellaghy, 26 February Original release: Michelle O’Neill to address Mid Ulster uniting Ireland conference (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly reform can’t be an excuse to avoid finding agreement: Shannon
DUP MP Jim Shannon says calls to reform Northern Ireland's devolved institutions should not be a cover for excluding those who disagree, and that progress needs agreement across the divided community. He accuses the Alliance Party of seeking reform to bypass that process and to exclude unionists…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster Hall debate on reform of devolved institutions Original release: Assembly reform can’t be an excuse to avoid finding agreement: Shannon (opens in a new tab)
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Case for reforming Northern Ireland's system of government is irrefutable, says Eastwood, ahead of debate
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says the case for reforming Northern Ireland's power-sharing institutions is irrefutable and will lead a Westminster Hall debate calling for changes to prevent stop-start government and one-party vetoes. She argues the window for reform exists now, away from an Assembly…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster Hall debate on reform of devolved institutions Original release: Case for reforming Northern Ireland's system of government is irrefutable, says Eastwood, ahead of debate (opens in a new tab)
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TUV tables motions at Westminster and Stormont congratulating Donald Trump on his inauguration as 47th President
TUV MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston say they have tabled motions in Westminster and Stormont that congratulate Donald Trump on becoming the 47th President of the United States, welcome his promise to defend national sovereignty and borders, and call for the EU’s control over Northern Ireland‑
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donald Trump inauguration as 47th US President Original release: TUV tables motions at Westminster and Stormont congratulating Donald Trump on his inauguration as 47th President (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Darryl Wilson joins the DUP
The DUP announces that Ballymoney Councillor Darryl Wilson has joined the party in North Antrim. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes him and calls for unionists to work together to avoid another missed seat in 2027, criticising inter-unionist division.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Cllr Darryl Wilson joins the DUP (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “Government is wrong on this occasion”
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP says the Government was wrong not to trigger the Stormont Brake against updated EU chemical labelling rules, warning of about £1bn in annual Great Britain–Northern Ireland chemical trade facing extra costs and barriers.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State's Stormont Brake decision on EU Regulation 2024/2865 Original release: Robinson – “Government is wrong on this occasion” (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont Brake rejection should Break Stormont
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the Secretary of State's rejection of the unionist demand to pull the Stormont Brake shows the mechanism has failed, and calls on the DUP to leave the Executive and end its role in implementing EU rules.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State's Stormont Brake decision on EU Regulation 2024/2865 Original release: Stormont Brake rejection should Break Stormont (opens in a new tab)