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Sir Jeffrey announces Assembly spokespeople
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP announces a reshuffle of the DUP Assembly team's spokespeople, with portfolios including Finance, Health, Justice and Policing. He says the Protocol is not disconnected from public services, citing £318.7 million spent on the Trader Support Service.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Sir Jeffrey announces Assembly spokespeople (opens in a new tab)
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Mid Ulster council disregards unionists again
TUV representative and Moyola council candidate Glenn Moore calls Mid Ulster Council's decision not to hold events for King Charles's coronation a deliberate slight to unionists. He says the council has funds for Irish language street signs but none for the coronation, and urges unionists to back…
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Mid Ulster Council decision not to mark King Charles coronation Original release: Mid Ulster council disregards unionists again (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood to nominate Bloody Sunday families for Nobel Peace Prize
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says he will put forward the Bloody Sunday families as nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize, calling their five‑decade struggle for truth, justice and reconciliation an inspiration for a shared future in Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Nomination of Bloody Sunday families for Nobel Peace Prize Original release: Eastwood to nominate Bloody Sunday families for Nobel Peace Prize (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Tories can’t take a wrecking ball to workers’ rights
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP opposes the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill ahead of its Commons third reading, saying the government should back workers through the cost of living crisis rather than weaken their rights and protections.
Economy and employment Issue: Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill Commons third reading Original release: Eastwood: Tories can’t take a wrecking ball to workers’ rights (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes Irish Government’s renewed commitment to A5
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes a letter from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar pledging continued Irish Government backing for the A5 road upgrade. He says delays caused by objections and political dysfunction are regrettable, and calls for urgent progress and a restored Stormont to deliver the scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar letter backing A5 road upgrade Original release: Eastwood welcomes Irish Government’s renewed commitment to A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Questions remain over SF’s millions
DUP MLA Emma Little Pengelly calls for greater scrutiny of money from outside Northern Ireland in local elections, citing Sinn Fein's overseas fundraising, including nearly £1million reportedly raised in the United States. She says Sinn Fein's voter database and spending remain unaudited.
Other Original release: Questions remain over SF’s millions (opens in a new tab)
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Three years on, NDNA commitments not being fulfilled – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the UK Government has failed to deliver its New Decade, New Approach commitments, including on consensus politics, UK internal market status and 7,500 police officers. She says Stormont cannot be restored until the Protocol is replaced.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Three years on, NDNA commitments not being fulfilled – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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‘Obscene energy profits a scandal’ – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald calls for the British Government to impose another windfall tax on energy companies, after reports they are set to make £160 billion in profits, and redirect the money to cut household bills.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Reports of £160 billion energy company profits Original release: ‘Obscene energy profits a scandal’ – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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All-party talks should take place immediately to discuss institutional reform in order to get the Assembly and Executive back up and running, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA calls for immediate all-party talks on reforming the institutions to restore the Assembly and Executive, citing the cost of living crisis and health service problems caused by the lack of an Executive.
Constitutional affairs Original release: All-party talks should take place immediately to discuss institutional reform in order to get the Assembly and Executive back up and running, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill expresses condolences on death of Clare Drakeford
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, Leas-Uachtarán, says she was saddened by the sudden death of Clare Drakeford and has contacted Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford to offer her sympathy over his loss.
Other Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences on death of Clare Drakeford (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey reiterates support for Colombian Peace Process
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey reiterates support for the Colombian Peace Process after speaking at the Adelante Latin America Conference in London. He welcomes President Petro's pursuit of Total Peace, urges implementation of the 2016 agreement, and condemns ongoing killings of activists and former…
International affairs Original release: Maskey reiterates support for Colombian Peace Process (opens in a new tab)
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‘Flybe collapse devastating for workers and families’ – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the second administration of airline Flybe is devastating for its workers, including 138 in Belfast, and their families during the cost-of-living crisis. She urges passengers to follow Consumer Council and CAA advice and calls for workers to receive regular…
Economy and employment Issue: Flybe administration and Belfast job losses Original release: ‘Flybe collapse devastating for workers and families’ – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Flybe falling into administration greatly disappointing, and employees and passengers must now be prioritised, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA expresses disappointment at Flybe falling into administration and says employees and passengers must be prioritised. He calls on the government to protect Northern Ireland's air connectivity on the affected routes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Flybe administration and Belfast job losses Original release: Flybe falling into administration greatly disappointing, and employees and passengers must now be prioritised, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – “don’t make the same mistake twice”
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP tells members in Brookeborough that recognition of the Protocol's failings vindicates his party, and warns London and Brussels not to repeat the error by sidelining unionist objections in any new deal on Northern Ireland's trade arrangements.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sir Jeffrey – “don’t make the same mistake twice” (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes apology to those affected by contaminated blood scandal
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes a Belfast Health Trust apology to people affected by the contaminated blood scandal, saying such failings must never recur in health services and commending those affected and their families for their campaign.
Health Issue: Belfast Health Trust apology over contaminated blood scandal Original release: Gildernew welcomes apology to those affected by contaminated blood scandal (opens in a new tab)
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So, When Does Palestine Get To Defend Itself?
People Before Profit contrasts Western military support for Ukraine after Russian missile strikes with Western arms supplies to Israel following a raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank that killed nine people. It argues NATO's stated defence of self-determination is undermined by the treatment…
International affairs Issue: Israeli raid on Jenin killing nine people in the occupied West Bank Original release: So, When Does Palestine Get To Defend Itself? (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes a successful final attempt to establish financial assistance in Ards and North Down
Green Party Councillor Rachel Woods welcomes Ards and North Down Council's backing of her amendment to set aside £50,000 from current reserves for a fund for foodbanks and partner organisations. She says a report on the cost of living crisis, including a rise in Bangor Foodbank demand, prompted…
Social security and welfare Local government Issue: Ards and North Down Council £50,000 hardship fund for foodbanks Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes a successful final attempt to establish financial assistance in Ards and North Down (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly celebrates introduction of paid bereavement leave for early pregnancy loss and miscarriage for Belfast City Council staff
Alliance Belfast Councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Michelle Kelly welcomes Belfast City Council's forthcoming paid leave for staff dealing with early pregnancy loss and miscarriage, taking effect on 1 February after equality screening. It gives 10 days at full pay for miscarriage and 3 days for a…
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Belfast City Council paid leave policy for pregnancy loss and miscarriage Original release: Kelly celebrates introduction of paid bereavement leave for early pregnancy loss and miscarriage for Belfast City Council staff (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP meets with Invest NI Interim Chief Executive
SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin, Jobs and Economy Spokesperson, and MP Claire Hanna met Invest NI's Interim Chief Executive after an independent review of the agency. McLaughlin calls for sub-regional targets for areas like the North-West and transparency on the action plan; Hanna calls for substantial…
Economy and employment Issue: Invest NI independent review meeting with Interim Chief Executive Original release: SDLP meets with Invest NI Interim Chief Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Impact of policing cuts must be grasped
DUP East Londonderry MLA Maurice Bradley says a Policing Board Resources Committee presentation showed a crisis facing the PSNI this financial year, including a projected loss of 75 officers. He warns that shift pattern reviews could further cut neighbourhood policing resources.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: PSNI projected loss of 75 officers presented to Policing Board Original release: Impact of policing cuts must be grasped (opens in a new tab)