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Asylum farce exposed by Alodid case
TUV leader Jim Allister says the police admission that Hadi Alodid may not be from Somalia or Sudan, possibly from Chad, shows a breakdown in the UK immigration system. He questions how asylum was granted without knowing identity or nationality and calls for stronger migration control.
Immigration Justice and policing Issue: PSNI admission on nationality of Hadi Alodid in North Belfast knife attack case Original release: Asylum farce exposed by Alodid case (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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Durkan: Economy Minister cannot wash hands of cuts to apprenticeships
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan accuses Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald of trying to blame civil servants for ApprenticeshipsNI funding cuts, which take effect for existing apprentices from 27 July. He says the Minister remains responsible for her department's decisions.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: ApprenticeshipsNI funding withdrawal for existing apprentices from 27 July Original release: Durkan: Economy Minister cannot wash hands of cuts to apprenticeships (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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SDLP secures council support for restoring emergency general surgery to SWAH
SDLP secured Fermanagh and Omagh District Council backing for a motion urging Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to set a timetable to restore emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital, citing patient hardship and calling for political will.
Health Local government Issue: Restoring emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital Original release: SDLP secures council support for restoring emergency general surgery to SWAH (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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McNulty: Translink savings plans will hit young people and economy
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA says Translink's proposed cuts to youth discounts and late-night services would hurt young people, local hospitality businesses and the wider economy, and calls them the wrong direction for public transport.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink public consultation on cost-saving measures including youth discounts and late-night services Original release: McNulty: Translink savings plans will hit young people and economy (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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Reunification: A New Deal for The People of Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, in a Dáil speech on the Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026, says the Bill would be the first legislation directing government to plan for a United Ireland, requiring the Taoiseach to publish a Green Paper and establish an All-Ireland Citizens' Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026 Dáil debate Original release: Reunification: A New Deal for The People of Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald (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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Clacton Must Reject Farage’s Establishment Politics of Hate for Good
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll responds to Nigel Farage's resignation as MP for Clacton, which triggers a by-election, calling him a grifter and corrupt establishment figure. He urges Clacton voters to reject his politics of hate and division, and Reform and Restore Britain.
Other Issue: Nigel Farage resignation triggering Clacton by-election Original release: Clacton Must Reject Farage’s Establishment Politics of Hate for Good (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Fund North Sea Energy, Not Sun-Dimming Projects: Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls on the Government to direct funding towards North Sea energy and practical help for families and businesses facing high energy bills, rather than solar geoengineering projects, after a government-funded agency allocated £50m in grants for them.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: Government-funded agency £50m solar geoengineering grants Original release: Fund North Sea Energy, Not Sun-Dimming Projects: Lockhart (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol parcels charge begins to bite
TUV's Keith Ratcliffe, a councillor and Newry and Armagh candidate, says a local firm now faces a £35 delivery charge on GB parts after a new EU duty on low-value parcels began. He blames the Irish Sea border and the Donaldson Deal for rising costs.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: New EU customs duty and ferry emissions charges from 1 July 2026 Original release: Protocol parcels charge begins to bite (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: Farage stunt further debasement of Westminster politics
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says Nigel Farage's move to step down and force a by-election is a fresh low for Westminster, calling it a bid to sidestep scrutiny of his personal finances and urging him to let the standards investigation run its course. She argues North voters want action on everyday…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Nigel Farage resignation triggering Clacton by-election Original release: Hanna: Farage stunt further debasement of Westminster politics (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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Eastwood: Israel must be held accountable for human rights abuses
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood urges the UK and international community to secure Dr Hussam Abu Safiya’s freedom after 18 months without trial and says Israel must be held to account for Gaza human‑rights abuses, citing a baby’s death at a checkpoint.
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: Detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and baby death at Gaza checkpoint Original release: Eastwood: Israel must be held accountable for human rights abuses (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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O’Toole: Deputy First Minister must provide urgent clarity on Jeffrey Donaldson
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA calls on deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly to make a statement to the Assembly, followed by MLA questions, over her knowledge of Jeffrey Donaldson's alleged conduct, and asks the First Minister to facilitate it.
Justice and policing Issue: Belfast Telegraph reports on new allegation against Jeffrey Donaldson and DUP knowledge Original release: O’Toole: Deputy First Minister must provide urgent clarity on Jeffrey Donaldson (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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Eastwood welcomes announcement of John Hume Prize
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood welcomes the Taoiseach's announcement of a John Hume Prize, to be awarded by the European Parliament to a European citizen who embodies Hume's values. He says it will be a fitting tribute to Hume's legacy.
International affairs Issue: Taoiseach announces John Hume Prize for European citizens Original release: Eastwood welcomes announcement of John Hume Prize (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government must commission a full independent inquiry into Donaldson
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA says he has written to the Prime Minister urging a national, fully independent inquiry into Jeffrey Donaldson's conviction, with powers to examine police, security agency, government and party records, and an appeal mechanism for victims. He says the Government has not…
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson guilty verdict on historic sex abuse charges Original release: UK Government must commission a full independent inquiry into Donaldson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Reports claiming senior DUP members were aware of allegations against Jeffrey Donaldson deeply concerning and raises questions, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA says reports that senior DUP figures knew of a new alleged sexual assault by Jeffrey Donaldson are deeply troubling and raise further questions. He calls for openness about who knew what and when, and about whether chances to protect people were missed.
Justice and policing Issue: Belfast Telegraph reports on new allegation against Jeffrey Donaldson and DUP knowledge Original release: Reports claiming senior DUP members were aware of allegations against Jeffrey Donaldson deeply concerning and raises questions, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Stop the F-35 Factory Extension
People Before Profit calls for a halt to a further extension of the Moyola Precision Engineering factory in Castledawson, which it says makes F-35 airframe parts, and for an end to public funding for F-35 suppliers through Invest NI.
International affairs Local government Issue: Moyola Precision Engineering factory extension planning application Original release: Stop the F-35 Factory Extension (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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'Not Fit for Office’ - Deputy First Minister Should Step Aside
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll calls on Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly to step aside after reports she was allegedly warned that Jeffrey Donaldson was a danger to a young woman, claiming the DUP closed ranks around him.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast Telegraph reports on DUP handling of Jeffrey Donaldson allegations Original release: 'Not Fit for Office’ - Deputy First Minister Should Step Aside (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Kyle Questions Irish Language Research Announcement Made During Assembly Recess
TUV figure Allister Kyle, identified as party chairman and East Londonderry candidate, questions the Economy Minister's decision to announce Irish language economic research during the Assembly recess. He asks about the cost, why Queen's University Belfast was chosen, and whether the Executive…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Economy Minister's Irish language economic potential research announcement Original release: Kyle Questions Irish Language Research Announcement Made During Assembly Recess (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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Questions over Donaldson’s £12,000 MOD payment
TUV leader Jim Allister says a parliamentary answer confirmed Jeffrey Donaldson, while an MP, received almost £12,000 from the MOD in 2018/19 as a consultant on peace advice for Cameroon. He says he will ask whether further payments were made for peace work in NI and Colombia.
Public finance and taxation International affairs Issue: MOD payments to Jeffrey Donaldson for Cameroon peace consultancy Original release: Questions over Donaldson’s £12,000 MOD payment (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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Speech by Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP at 'Glasgow Twelfth'
DUP MP Gavin Robinson, speaking at the Glasgow Twelfth, says Scotland and Northern Ireland share a bond rooted in history and the Union. He argues that constitutional debate distracts from public services and that the Union is strengthened by success, and defends Orange Institution traditions…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Speech by Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP at 'Glasgow Twelfth' (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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Eastwood: Executive cannot abandon commitment to Magee
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood says the Executive must honour its commitment to expanding Ulster University's Magee campus in Derry, after reports the planned growth in student numbers is in jeopardy. He criticises Ministers for inaction and calls for expansion to 10,000 students.
Education Issue: Magee campus expansion to 10,000 students in jeopardy Original release: Eastwood: Executive cannot abandon commitment to Magee (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)