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Sinn Féin targets Strangford seat as Chris Hazzard selected as candidate for 2027 Assembly election
Sinn Féin says it has selected Chris Hazzard as its candidate for Strangford at the May 2027 Assembly election, presenting the seat as a first chance for a Nationalist MLA after new constituency boundaries. Michelle O'Neill calls the polls the most important in generations.
Other Issue: Chris Hazzard selected as Sinn Féin candidate for Strangford 2027 Original release: Sinn Féin targets Strangford seat as Chris Hazzard selected as candidate for 2027 Assembly election (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Richard Brown-Stewart selected as Alliance East Londonderry Assembly candidate
Alliance councillor Richard Brown-Stewart says he has been selected to stand for East Londonderry in the 2027 Assembly election, citing his record as councillor and Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens. He pledges work on childcare, public transport, second homes and holiday lets, and energy…
Economy and employment Local government Original release: Richard Brown-Stewart selected as Alliance East Londonderry Assembly candidate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 22 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to target two Assembly seats in South Belfast and Mid Down constituency as Pat Cullen and Deirdre Hargey announced as candidates
Sinn Féin names MLA Deirdre Hargey and MP Pat Cullen as its candidates for the new South Belfast and Mid Down Assembly constituency, aiming to elect two MLAs at the May 2027 poll. Party leader Michelle O'Neill says the pair will bring leadership and experience.
Other Issue: Sinn Féin South Belfast and Mid Down candidate selection 2027 Assembly election Original release: Sinn Féin to target two Assembly seats in South Belfast and Mid Down constituency as Pat Cullen and Deirdre Hargey announced as candidates (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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The future belongs to all those who want a society based on equality – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney challenges claims linking opposition to an orange march down Garvaghy Road with a suggestion that a New Ireland would be hostile to orange and unionist culture. He says extremists within political unionism are driving the current crisis to attack the Good Friday…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Garvaghy Road orange march opposition and unionist tensions Original release: The future belongs to all those who want a society based on equality – Kearney (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw to present petition calling for safe school crossing at Lough View
Infrastructure and transport Education Original release: Bradshaw to present petition calling for safe school crossing at Lough View (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV announces South Down candidates
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking at a Kilkeel public meeting, unveils Colin Hillis as its South Down Assembly hopeful and Harold McKee as its Kilkeel council contender. He frames the 6 May election as a test for unionists over alleged lawbreaking in government and the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: TUV South Down and Kilkeel candidate announcement in Kilkeel Original release: TUV announces South Down candidates (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Suspension for telling an Alliance MLA to breathe — but no sanction for Caral Ni Chuilin after she breached the MLA Code of Conduct and failed to uphold openness and leadership
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes the Assembly Commissioner for Standards' finding that Caral Ni Chuilin broke the MLA Code of Conduct over an undeclared family interest, and criticises the Standards Committee for imposing only a letter of apology.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Standards Commissioner finding on Caral Ni Chuilin undeclared interest Original release: Suspension for telling an Alliance MLA to breathe — but no sanction for Caral Ni Chuilin after she breached the MLA Code of Conduct and failed to uphold openness and leadership (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sian Mulholland selected as Alliance North Antrim Assembly candidate
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland has been chosen to contest the North Antrim seat at the 6 May 2027 Assembly election, saying she will prioritise fighting poverty, easing the cost of living, improving women’s health services, securing affordable homes and reducing energy bills.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Alliance selects North Antrim Assembly candidate Original release: Sian Mulholland selected as Alliance North Antrim Assembly candidate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 16 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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“Justice Has Been Done” Won’t Wash, Says Carroll After Donaldson Sentence
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the DUP's claim that 'justice has been done' after Jeffrey Donaldson's sentence is unconvincing, arguing the survivors won justice themselves and that a DUP-commissioned review cannot be trusted. He calls for proper funding of Women's Aid and rape crisis…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson sentencing for sexual offences Original release: “Justice Has Been Done” Won’t Wash, Says Carroll After Donaldson Sentence (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 16 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong marks International Day of Rural Women with call for action on women in farming
UUP Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong MLA asks DAERA what progress it has made since the Breaking the Grass Ceiling report on women in agriculture, four years on. She calls for recognition of women's farm work, support for women without legal stake in family farms, and rural service provision.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Armstrong marks International Day of Rural Women with call for action on women in farming (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP selects Gerard McDonald as Assembly Candidate for West Belfast
SDLP announces the selection of Gerard McDonald as its candidate for West Belfast at the next Assembly election, with Leader Claire Hanna MP welcoming the choice. McDonald says the Executive has failed to deliver on housing, cost of living and promised change.
Other Housing Issue: SDLP selection of Gerard McDonald for West Belfast Assembly candidacy Original release: SDLP selects Gerard McDonald as Assembly Candidate for West Belfast (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Young voices honour Edgar Graham Legacy in successful Assembly Debate
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA praises the annual Edgar Graham Debate held at Stormont, which drew 20 schools and was organised by the Ulster Women's Unionist Council, describing it as a fitting tribute to Edgar Graham's legacy.
Other Education Original release: Young voices honour Edgar Graham Legacy in successful Assembly Debate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Up to the DUP to force the First Minister of Lawlessness from office
TUV MP Jim Allister says the failed Assembly censure motions against Sinn Féin ministers leave their alleged Garvaghy Road breach of the pledge of office unpunished, and calls on the DUP to resign as deputy First Minister to remove the First Minister from office.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly votes against unionist no confidence motions in four ministers Original release: Up to the DUP to force the First Minister of Lawlessness from office (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP challenges Executive over broken pledge on racial equality legislation
SDLP Opposition challenges the Executive over delayed racial equality legislation after record race hate incidents and crimes in 2025/26, and calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to explain the delay. Its Black History Month Opposition Day motion also recognised black communities.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Executive delay to racial equality legislation following record race hate figures Original release: SDLP challenges Executive over broken pledge on racial equality legislation (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes £1million investment for Community Transport providers
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a £1million investment by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for Community Transport providers, which will let each of the 13 northern providers buy a new minibus to replace ageing fleets.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: £1million Community Transport minibus investment by Infrastructure Minister Original release: Boylan welcomes £1million investment for Community Transport providers (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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St Andrews ‘stitch-up’ handed Sinn Féin the First Minister’s office, says Empey
Former UUP leader Lord Empey says the DUP should accept responsibility for the 2006 St Andrews deal, which he claims let Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill become First Minister, calling it a strategic blunder that served party interests over wider unionism.
Constitutional affairs Issue: St Andrews Agreement 20th anniversary and First Minister selection mechanism Original release: St Andrews ‘stitch-up’ handed Sinn Féin the First Minister’s office, says Empey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Matthew Robinson selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for East Londonderry
The UUP has picked Matthew Robinson, a Portstewart resident with legal qualifications and a think-tank directorship, to stand in East Londonderry at next May's Assembly election. Leader Jon Burrows praises his constitutional law background and pro-Union economic focus.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Ulster Unionist East Londonderry Assembly candidate selection Original release: Matthew Robinson selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for East Londonderry (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Republicans have played to the gallery and their New Ireland project…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says Sinn Féin's response to the Portadown Orange Order parade determination has exposed hypocrisy and undermined the rule of law, and calls on the PSNI to pursue evidence of lawbreaking and the Secretary of State to explain how confidence will be restored.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Portadown Orange Order parade ban and PSNI referral to Secretary of State Original release: Republicans have played to the gallery and their New Ireland project… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Just what will it take for the DUP to break their partnership with Sinn Fein?
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the PSNI's Drumcree steps are welcome but he will judge them by results, and asks what it would take for the DUP to end its partnership with Sinn Féin after Gavin Robinson's comments on the Executive.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: PSNI enforcement of the law at Drumcree Original release: Just what will it take for the DUP to break their partnership with Sinn Fein? (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Diesel up 60p a litre since February with no end in sight
UUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA calls on the Chancellor to rule out any fuel duty rise in this month's Budget, citing diesel prices averaging over 194p a litre in Fermanagh and Tyrone and the heavier impact on rural households and farm businesses.
Economy and employment Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Diesel up 60p a litre since February with no end in sight (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)