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Henry blasts DUP councillor’s victim blaming
TUV Bannside councillor Anna Henry condemns remarks attributed to DUP Ballymena Councillor Reuben Glover that girls should not dress like they are standing at a street corner, calling them victim blaming and dangerous. She says blame lies solely with perpetrators.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Reuben Glover remarks on dress and sexual assault Original release: Henry blasts DUP councillor’s victim blaming (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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McGlone calls for focus on hate crime legislation
SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA calls on the Executive and Justice Minister to focus on hate crime legislation after a racist display atop a Moygashel bonfire. He says he has pushed for social media to be an aggravating factor in the upcoming Sentencing Bill.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist images and signage on Moygashel bonfire Original release: McGlone calls for focus on hate crime legislation (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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Delays putting City Deals in serious jeopardy, warns Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eoin Tennyson MLA warns that delays and weak oversight threaten Northern Ireland's City Deals, citing an Audit Office report finding only 8% of funding spent and around £40 million a year at risk. He urges the Finance Minister to act urgently.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Audit Office report on City Deals delays and oversight Original release: Delays putting City Deals in serious jeopardy, warns Tennyson (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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Urgent need to improve early diagnosis and treatment for lobular breast cancer – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen expresses support for the Lobular Moonshot Project, calling for urgent improvements in early diagnosis and targeted treatment of lobular breast cancer, and for investment in research on the condition on the first anniversary of Dr Susan Michaelis's death.
Health Original release: Urgent need to improve early diagnosis and treatment for lobular breast cancer – Cullen (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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Statement – Democratic Unionist Party
The DUP says it has commissioned the iNEQE Safeguarding Group to carry out an independent focused safeguarding review into Jeffrey Donaldson's time as a party member, examining what was known within the party and its reporting arrangements. It says the review is led by Jim Gamble and will not be…
Justice and policing Issue: DUP commissions independent safeguarding review into Jeffrey Donaldson Original release: Statement – Democratic Unionist Party (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Tóibín: “A Citizen’s Assembly is not enough – we need a new Ireland forum now to plan for unity.”
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says a Citizen's Assembly on Irish unity does not go far enough and calls for a new Ireland forum now, bringing together all of political civil society to begin planning for unity. He criticises Taoiseach Micheál Martin's stance on unity.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Tóibín: “A Citizen’s Assembly is not enough – we need a new Ireland forum now to plan for unity.” (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Invest NI Results Showcase Mid Ulster’s Continued Economic Success – Mallaghan
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes Invest NI's 2025/26 figures for Mid Ulster, citing £81 million in investment, almost £19 million in support and 323 promoted jobs, and calls the results a vote of confidence in local businesses.
Economy and employment Issue: Invest NI 2025-26 annual performance figures regional jobs split Original release: Invest NI Results Showcase Mid Ulster’s Continued Economic Success – Mallaghan (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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Extended late night buses and trains for Fleadh a positive boost for Belfast – Donnelly
Sinn Féin Cllr Róis-Máire Donnelly welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of enhanced late-night buses and trains on key dates during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. She says the services will help visitors and locals travel safely and will boost Belfast's night-time economy.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Late-night buses and trains for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Original release: Extended late night buses and trains for Fleadh a positive boost for Belfast – Donnelly (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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Cullen calls for immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen calls for the immediate, unconditional release of Palestinian surgeon Hussam Abu Safiya, held without charge since December 2024, warning his life is at grave risk and urging an independent medical assessment.
International affairs Health Original release: Cullen calls for immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya (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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Racist images on Moygashel bonfire deplorable – Gildernew
Sinn Féin's Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Colm Gildernew calls the racist images and signage on the Moygashel bonfire deplorable, describes it as a clear hate crime, and urges the PSNI to investigate urgently and remove the display.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Racist images and signage on Moygashel bonfire Original release: Racist images on Moygashel bonfire deplorable – Gildernew (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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Roofe condemns deeply offensive display on County Tyrone bonfire and calls for immediate removal
Alliance Councillor Eddie Roofe condemns a model mosque placed on top of a bonfire in Moygashel, County Tyrone, calling it hateful and deeply offensive and demanding its immediate removal. He says such annual displays must end and urges others to speak out against them.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Racist images and signage on Moygashel bonfire Original release: Roofe condemns deeply offensive display on County Tyrone bonfire and calls for immediate removal (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: Trump’s War on Iran is Imperialist Barbarism - and Britain and Ireland are Complicit
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll condemns Donald Trump's decision to end the Iran ceasefire and launch fresh strikes, calling for an immediate halt, for Britain and Ireland to stop backing the war, and for arms contracts linked to Northern Ireland workplaces to be cancelled.
International affairs Economy and employment Issue: Trump ends Iran ceasefire and launches fresh strikes Original release: Carroll: Trump’s War on Iran is Imperialist Barbarism - and Britain and Ireland are Complicit (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald welcomes High Court judgment on UVF attack on Thierafurth Inn
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes the High Court’s ruling on the 1992 UVF assault on the Thierafurth Inn, praises the survivors’ long campaign, notes compensation has been paid but perpetrators remain unaccountable, and expresses solidarity with the victims and Peter McCormack’s family.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: High Court judgment on Thierafurth Inn UVF attack Original release: Mary Lou McDonald welcomes High Court judgment on UVF attack on Thierafurth Inn (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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'Complete Betrayal' of BDS in Mid Ulster Planning Committee
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll condemns the Mid Ulster planning committee's approval of a Moyola Engineering extension, which makes F-35 parts, and accuses Sinn Féin of abstaining. He demands an end to public funding such as Invest NI support for military-linked factories.
International affairs Local government Issue: Moyola Precision Engineering factory extension planning application Original release: 'Complete Betrayal' of BDS in Mid Ulster Planning Committee (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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Hazzard pays tribute to the families of the victims of Thierafurth Inn attack
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard pays tribute to the families of the Thierafurth Inn attack victims after a multi-million pound Ministry of Defence settlement over alleged British state collusion with loyalist paramilitaries. He says the settlement is a victory for truth and that the evidence of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Thierafurth Inn attack Ministry of Defence settlement Original release: Hazzard pays tribute to the families of the victims of Thierafurth Inn attack (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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Opinion poll a wake up call for politicians on immigration
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell says a More in Common poll should be a wake-up call for all NI parties, arguing that dismissing immigration concerns as racist is out of touch, citing 43% blaming politicians for the recent disorder.
Immigration Issue: More in Common opinion poll on immigration and recent disorder Original release: Opinion poll a wake up call for politicians on immigration (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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Mary Lou’s Gerry Adams Reference Insults Victims of IRA Terror
TUV South Antrim candidate Mel Lucas condemns Mary Lou McDonald for evoking Gerry Adams's "they haven't gone away" remarks about the IRA in describing her vision for the future, saying it insults IRA victims and exposes the sham of an agreed Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Mary Lou McDonald invoking Gerry Adams's IRA remarks in future vision speech Original release: Mary Lou’s Gerry Adams Reference Insults Victims of IRA Terror (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 Call for Pause on City of Sanctuary Accreditation defeated
The DUP says its Newry, Mourne and Down councillors are disappointed their motion asking the council to pause moves towards joining the City and District of Sanctuary scheme was defeated. They say border implications of the Republic's new migration rules warrant scrutiny and will keep seeking…
Immigration Local government Issue: Newry, Mourne and Down council vote on pausing Sanctuary scheme accreditation Original release: DUP Call for Pause on City of Sanctuary Accreditation defeated (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Another Sinn Fein stunt - McIlveen
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA criticises Sinn Fein's latest Irish unity Bill as a distraction, saying the Irish Government opposes it and that Sinn Fein's claim Irish unity is inevitable lacks credibility. She says the party will focus on public services and the economy instead.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Fein Irish unity Bill introduced at Stormont Original release: Another Sinn Fein stunt - McIlveen (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: Legacy process cannot succeed without full Irish Government…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Secretary of State to press the Irish Government for legislative changes giving the ICRIR access to unredacted material, citing Sir Declan Morgan's evidence and missed legacy legislation timetables.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: ICRIR access to Irish Government material and legacy legislation timetable Original release: Robinson: Legacy process cannot succeed without full Irish Government… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 14 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)