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Sinn Fein MEP isn’t prepared to speak in Irish
TUV Strangford candidate Jonathan Jackson says Sinn Fein uses Irish for political points rather than out of love for the language, citing SDLP-free criticism of MEP Lynn Boylan switching to English in a European Parliament committee. He warns Irish language commissioner Pol Deeds may push costly…
Disability and equality Issue: Lynn Boylan switches to English in European Parliament committee Original release: Sinn Fein MEP isn’t prepared to speak in Irish (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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Hanna: Tech giants must be held accountable for online harm
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes UK Government action to protect young people online but says it cannot replace holding tech companies accountable for harmful content, addictive product design and profit from engagement. She calls for platforms to be made safer by design, with meaningful…
Other Original release: Hanna: Tech giants must be held accountable for online harm (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 8 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Reform's attack on Irish shows what a Farage future means for the North
SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA condemns a Reform UK move to restrict election publications to English or Welsh, which he says would expose Irish-language campaigners to criminal sanctions. He calls the proposal absurd and offensive and says it shows Reform neither understands…
Disability and equality Issue: Reform UK Westminster amendment restricting election material to English or Welsh Original release: McGlone: Reform's attack on Irish shows what a Farage future means for the North (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 8 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong: CMA report a positive step for home heating oil consumers
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong welcomes the Competition and Markets Authority's recommendation for a new regulatory framework for Northern Ireland's home heating oil sector. She says vulnerable customers need better protection and redress, and calls for continued investment in NISEP alongside regulation…
Economy and employment Issue: CMA report recommending regulatory framework for home heating oil sector Original release: Armstrong: CMA report a positive step for home heating oil consumers (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Heatwave welcome for many, but agri-food sector feeling the strain
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA warns that the prolonged hot weather is adding to pressures on farmers, citing heat stress in dairy herds and falling milk deliveries. He asks the Agriculture Minister and DAERA to work closely with industry now and be ready to offer practical help if…
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Heatwave welcome for many, but agri-food sector feeling the strain (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall
TUV MP Jim Allister condemns the overnight attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall, describing slogans referencing the IRA as intimidation and calling on Sinn Féin to condemn it. TUV councillor Jonathan McAuley and candidate Kirk Wilson also call for those responsible to be identified and held accountable.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall Original release: Attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall (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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Ballymena double murder and suicide
TUV MP Jim Allister offers condolences to relatives in Ballymena and Poland after an eight-year-old girl was confirmed among the victims of a double murder and suicide. He also thanks first responders and forensic officers and warns the shock will leave a lasting effect on the neighbourhood.
Justice and policing Issue: Ballymena Old Cullybackey Road three deaths investigation Original release: Ballymena double murder and suicide (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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Sorca Clarke TD commends Nikki’s walking challenge and renews call for better dual diagnosis services
Sinn Féin's Sorca Clarke TD commends advocate Nikki's walking challenge for highlighting gaps in services for people with dual diagnosis of mental ill-health and substance misuse. She says the Government rejected Sinn Féin's amendments to the Mental Health Act 2026 that would have recognised dual…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Mental Health Act 2026 dual diagnosis amendments rejected by Government Original release: Sorca Clarke TD commends Nikki’s walking challenge and renews call for better dual diagnosis services (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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Hanna: We must challenge misogyny and racism wherever we see it
SDLP Leader and MP for Belfast South and Mid Down Claire Hanna condemns misogynistic and racist graffiti in the Sandy Row area, including messages supporting Dominique Pelicot and abuse aimed at Gisèle Pelicot. She urges people not to dismiss it as harmless.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Sandy Row misogynistic and racist graffiti condemned Original release: Hanna: We must challenge misogyny and racism wherever we see it (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 8 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Hillsborough Law marks major step for victims and families
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood welcomes the Commons passage of the Hillsborough Law and pays tribute to the Hillsborough families, linking their fight to Derry's Bloody Sunday families. He says he remains concerned by attempts to place Security Service personnel beyond the legislation's reach.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Hillsborough Law passage through House of Commons Original release: Eastwood: Hillsborough Law marks major step for victims and families (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 8 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland says local community in shock after three people found dead
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland says residents in Ballymena are reeling after three people were found dead at a home on the Old Cullybackey Road. She urges anyone with information to contact police immediately.
Justice and policing Issue: Ballymena Old Cullybackey Road three deaths investigation Original release: Mulholland says local community in shock after three people found dead (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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Beyond Bonfire Sectarianism - Time for Working Class Unity
People Before Profit says bonfire sectarianism and racism around the Twelfth, including Islamophobic displays and anti-immigration posters, shows the need to move beyond it, and calls for a cross-community movement of working-class people to challenge sectarianism.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Beyond Bonfire Sectarianism - Time for Working Class Unity (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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Dickson expresses sympathy to families whose homes were burned down in Greenisland fire
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson expresses sympathy to families whose two homes were destroyed by fire in Greenisland, thanks neighbours and the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, and calls for a full investigation into the cause.
Other Issue: Greenisland house fire on 11 July 2026 Original release: Dickson expresses sympathy to families whose homes were burned down in Greenisland fire (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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McRandal condemns those behind racist graffiti in Holywood
Alliance Councillor Martin McRandal condemns racist graffiti scrawled on the Holywood promenade and sea wall, saying it does not represent most people in the town. He urges anyone with information to contact the police immediately.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti on Holywood promenade and sea wall Original release: McRandal condemns those behind racist graffiti in Holywood (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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Linfield Gaffe Leaves Alliance’s Flags Bill in Tatters
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says Alliance's Paula Bradshaw has apologised after a social media graphic showing a Linfield flag promoted her proposed flags Bill. He claims the apology shows the law is poorly made, questions Alliance's attacks on Linfield, and says the Bill is in tatters.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Alliance social media graphic featuring Linfield flag and flags Bill apology Original release: Linfield Gaffe Leaves Alliance’s Flags Bill in Tatters (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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Double Standards Exposed Over West Belfast Festival
TUV East Londonderry candidate Councillor Allister Kyle accuses critics of double standards over the West Belfast Festival, citing a planned charity concert by Kneecap and Bobby Vylan despite their anti-terrorism investigations and Vylan's broadcast chant. He says the reaction to the Moygashel…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kneecap and Bobby Vylan West Belfast Festival charity concert Original release: Double Standards Exposed Over West Belfast Festival (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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McMurray shocked at fatal accident in Markethill
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray expresses shock and sympathy after a fatal crash between a motorcycle and a lorry on Coolmillish Road in Markethill, County Armagh, and urges all road users to take extra precautions.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Markethill fatal motorcycle and lorry collision on Coolmillish Road Original release: McMurray shocked at fatal accident in Markethill (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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Moygashel Bonfire a 'Naked Act of Islamophobic Intimidation' - Gerry Carroll
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll condemns the Moygashel bonfire's burning of a model mosque as Islamophobic intimidation and calls for it to be removed immediately. He links racism and sectarianism to political failures and urges calm ahead of the weekend.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Racist images and signage on Moygashel bonfire Original release: Moygashel Bonfire a 'Naked Act of Islamophobic Intimidation' - Gerry Carroll (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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Online abuse completely unacceptable – O’Dowd
Sinn Féin Councillor Mary O'Dowd says she has been subjected to sustained personal abuse online since becoming Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, calling it completely unacceptable and vowing not to be intimidated.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Online abuse completely unacceptable – O’Dowd (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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Hargey writes to PPS to review William Brown sentencing
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey asks the Director of the Public Prosecution Service to review the nine-month suspended sentence given to William Brown for racially motivated threats to kill Takura Makoni.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: William Brown sentence review request to Public Prosecution Service Original release: Hargey writes to PPS to review William Brown sentencing (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)