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British government must deliver proper investment in our public services – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on the British government to properly invest in public services, citing the Education Authority's inability to confirm funding for voluntary youth organisations beyond May 2023. He also calls for an Executive with local ministers to be restored.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Authority funding uncertainty for voluntary youth organisations from May 2023 Original release: British government must deliver proper investment in our public services – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey gives full support for police as threat level rises
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke call on the NIO to fund 7,500 additional PSNI officers, as promised in New Decade New Approach, after the security threat level was raised to severe.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: Raised national threat level following attempted murder of police officer John Caldwell Original release: Sir Jeffrey gives full support for police as threat level rises (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MPs press MOD for recognition of pre-2015 War Widows
DUP Defence Spokesman Gavin Robinson and Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart say they met Defence Minister Andrew Murrison to press for recognition of around 300 War Widows who remarried before 2015 and lost their pension entitlement. They say a solution now rests with the Treasury.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: DUP MPs press MOD for recognition of pre-2015 War Widows (opens in a new tab)
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SF must take responsibility for IRA glorification
DUP MLA William Irwin writes to Newry, Mourne and Down Council reporting a video from Nan Rices Bar where patrons sing a chant praising the IRA, and calls on Sinn Fein leader Michelle O’Neill to take responsibility for misleading youth about the group’s violent past.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Nan Rices Bar IRA chant video Original release: SF must take responsibility for IRA glorification (opens in a new tab)
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British Government needs to act now and fully replace lost EU funding- Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald warns that European Social Fund-funded groups, their staff and service users face imminent job and service losses. She calls on the British Government to fully replace lost EU money and asks local departments to extend existing funding pro-rata for a year.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: European Social Fund funding cliff-edge for community and voluntary groups Original release: British Government needs to act now and fully replace lost EU funding- Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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“Aontú Announces Derry & Strabane Candidates” – Cllr Doyle
Local government Issue: Aontú Derry & Strabane candidate announcement Original release: “Aontú Announces Derry & Strabane Candidates” – Cllr Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Barry McKee raises concern over job losses in CVS
Green Party Cllr Barry McKee raises concern over job losses in the community and voluntary sector as European Social Fund support ends on 31 March. He calls on Westminster to act now, deliver expedited replacement funding and protect services and jobs.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: European Social Fund funding cliff-edge for community and voluntary groups Original release: Cllr Barry McKee raises concern over job losses in CVS (opens in a new tab)
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Loss of European Social Fund will turn people’s lives upside down - Butler
UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA warns that the loss of European Social Fund money, combined with the lack of a functioning Executive, could put lives at risk. He calls on the Secretary of State to step in immediately and urges the DUP to return to Stormont and form an Executive.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Loss of European Social Fund funding for community and voluntary services Original release: Loss of European Social Fund will turn people’s lives upside down - Butler (opens in a new tab)
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NI public finances a matter of considerable concern – Aiken
UUP finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken MLA says a Fiscal Commission report exposes Northern Ireland's public finances, citing a £297M Treasury Reserve claim that must be repaid this year. He calls for a transformed approach to budgeting and spending, and says delays in re-establishing the…
Public finance and taxation Issue: Fiscal Commission report on Northern Ireland public finances Original release: NI public finances a matter of considerable concern – Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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There is no place for violence or intimidation in our communities, says Alliance Strangford representatives
Alliance Strangford representatives condemn a weekend of pipe and petrol bomb attacks on homes in Newtownards and Bangor, saying violence has no place in local society. MLAs Nick Mathison and Kellie Armstrong urge anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Newtownards and Bangor weekend pipe and petrol bomb attacks Original release: There is no place for violence or intimidation in our communities, says Alliance Strangford representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance proposal for Council to participate in Pride blocked by DUP and UUP
Alliance Councillor Peter Lavery says a party motion to have Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon council join other employers in Belfast Pride and explore a local Pride event was voted down by the DUP and UUP. He accuses the UUP of blocking it and pledges to keep pushing for inclusive council events.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon council Pride motion defeated by DUP and UUP Original release: Alliance proposal for Council to participate in Pride blocked by DUP and UUP (opens in a new tab)
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We cannot let ourselves be dragged back into the past, says Blair, as NI terrorism threat level raised
Alliance Policing Board representative John Blair MLA says the raised terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland, from substantial to severe, must continue to be monitored and warns against being dragged back into the past.
Justice and policing Issue: Raised national threat level following attempted murder of police officer John Caldwell Original release: We cannot let ourselves be dragged back into the past, says Blair, as NI terrorism threat level raised (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: More must be done to tackle violence against women
SDLP councillor Declan McAlinden says more must be done to combat violence against women as he prepares to table a motion at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council calling for better victim services, awareness campaigns, a modern anti‑harassment policy and training for councillors and
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council motion on violence against women Original release: SDLP: More must be done to tackle violence against women (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter launches ‘Reforming Relationships and Sex Education’ campaign
SDLP MLA Cara Hunter launches a campaign to reform relationships and sex education, calling for compulsory, modern RSE in all Northern Ireland schools and urging the Department of Education to act. She says the campaign will include public events and meetings with young people and other parties.
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Eastwood: Disrupt and dismantle paramilitaries
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP responds to the raising of the terrorism threat level in the North due to rising dissident republican activity, saying such groups have been defeated politically and must disband. He calls for public support for PSNI efforts to disrupt and dismantle paramilitary groups.
Justice and policing Issue: Raised national threat level following attempted murder of police officer John Caldwell Original release: Eastwood: Disrupt and dismantle paramilitaries (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna hopeful of ESF package but governance gaps remain
SDLP MP Claire Hanna says she met DHLUC Minister Dehenna Davison to urge UK Government intervention for charities and social enterprises facing a funding cliff edge after the loss of EU European Social Fund money. She says funding announcements are expected but not all previous recipients will be…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Loss of EU ESF funding and UK Shared Prosperity Fund replacement Original release: Hanna hopeful of ESF package but governance gaps remain (opens in a new tab)
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Government must address ESF uncertainty.
DUP MLA Emma Little Pengelly calls on the UK Government to immediately resolve uncertainty over replacement funding for the European Social Fund, saying it promised full replacement and has not yet delivered it. She says organisations face uncertainty within days.
Public finance and taxation International affairs Original release: Government must address ESF uncertainty. (opens in a new tab)
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Attacking fellow unionists doesn’t strengthen unionism
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett says criticism of the DUP from fellow unionists will do little to counter non-unionist electoral gains. He points to lost unionist seats in Strangford, North Antrim and East Antrim after the last Assembly election, blaming a splintered unionist vote rather than…
Constitutional affairs Issue: 2022 Assembly election unionist vote splintering and seat losses Original release: Attacking fellow unionists doesn’t strengthen unionism (opens in a new tab)
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Time for drug dealing loyalist gangs to end their criminal activity – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly calls for drug-dealing loyalist gangs to end their criminal activity and leave communities after weekend threats, intimidation and attacks in East Belfast and Newtownards. He urges political leaders to condemn the intimidation and calls on police to hold those responsible…
Justice and policing Issue: Loyalist gang threats and attacks in East Belfast and Newtownards Original release: Time for drug dealing loyalist gangs to end their criminal activity – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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TUV announce three candidates in Antrim and Newtownabby
TUV announces three candidates for the Antrim and Newtownabbey council elections: Mel Lucas in Ballyclare, Richard Shields in Antrim and Norman Boyd in Macedon. Party leader Jim Allister says the candidates aim to win council seats.
Local government Issue: TUV candidate line-up for Antrim and Newtownabbey council elections Original release: TUV announce three candidates in Antrim and Newtownabby (opens in a new tab)