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Gildernew thanks public for support following family tragedy
Sinn Féin EU candidate for Midlands North West Michelle Gildernew thanks people across Ireland and beyond for their condolences after the death of her 21-year-old nephew in Carrick Lough, and says she will step back from campaigning.
Other Original release: Gildernew thanks public for support following family tragedy (opens in a new tab)
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Micky Murray officially installed as Belfast Lord Mayor
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Micky Murray says he has been installed as Lord Mayor of Belfast, the eighth Alliance councillor to hold the office, and thanks outgoing Lord Mayor Ryan for his term. He pledges to connect with homelessness workers, community groups, sports clubs and artists.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Micky Murray installed as Lord Mayor of Belfast Original release: Micky Murray officially installed as Belfast Lord Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell pays tribute to Fire Service after Limavady blaze
DUP East Londonderry representative Gregory Campbell says Limavady is mostly operating as normal after a major fire the previous evening, with no injuries reported. He credits Fire Service crews for bringing the blaze under control and hopes remaining disruption is quickly resolved.
Other Issue: Limavady fire disruption and Fire Service response Original release: Campbell pays tribute to Fire Service after Limavady blaze (opens in a new tab)
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Election an opportunity to vote for strong leadership and positive change – Murphy
Sinn Féin Director of Elections Conor Murphy urges voters to back strong leadership and positive change in the Westminster election on 4 July. He announces Sinn Féin will not contest East Belfast, North Down, South Belfast and Lagan Valley, and encourages voters there to back progressive parties.
Other Issue: Sinn Féin not contesting four Northern Ireland constituencies at Westminster election Original release: Election an opportunity to vote for strong leadership and positive change – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Nursing Chief Pat Cullen seeking nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in Fermanagh South Tyrone
Sinn Féin says former Royal College of Nursing chief executive Pat Cullen will seek nomination as its candidate in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone Westminster election, with a selection convention held this week. Cullen calls for better funding for public services and rejection of Tory cuts to…
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Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy condemns racist vandalism in Cookstown over the weekend, including swastika displays and derogatory graffiti, saying such behaviour has no place in the community and hoping those responsible are found.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Cookstown racist vandalism including swastikas and graffiti Original release: Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown (opens in a new tab)
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Election an opportunity to endorse ‘strong leadership and positive change’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill announces the first eight party candidates for the Westminster election on 4 July, including Sandra Duffy in Foyle and Chris Hazzard in South Down, with more selection conventions ongoing. She urges voters to endorse strong leadership and positive change.
Other Issue: Sinn Féin first Westminster candidates announced for 4 July election Original release: Election an opportunity to endorse ‘strong leadership and positive change’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Representing the people of Midlands-North-West my sole focus – Gildernew
Sinn Féin candidate Michelle Gildernew confirms that representing Midlands-North-West in the European Parliament is her sole focus and that she will not stand in the Westminster election on 4 July. She hopes voters will support her at the 7 June ballot.
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SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down candidate
SDLP selects Colin McGrath MLA as its South Down candidate for the July Westminster election, saying the campaign will fight for the constituency and against the Tory government’s austerity and policies.
Other Issue: SDLP selects South Down Westminster candidate Original release: SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down candidate (opens in a new tab)
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‘Funding for local football clubs a positive step’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes a £36 million funding announcement for local football clubs, saying it will improve facilities, support women's football and grassroots development. He calls on the Executive to keep driving the work and says hosting Euro 2028 at Casement Park would transform…
Other Issue: Communities Minister Gordon Lyons £36.2m football stadia funding announcement Original release: ‘Funding for local football clubs a positive step’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Lagan Valley deserves better
TUV spokesperson says Sir Jeffery Donaldson is unfit to be MP for Lagan Valley and should resign now rather than wait for a general election. The party questions whether he will keep drawing salary and expenses in the interim and says the constituency should not be left unrepresented.
Other Issue: Sir Jeffery Donaldson MP resignation calls over charges Original release: Lagan Valley deserves better (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford becomes chairperson of APG on sports, paying tribute to predecessor Mike Nesbitt
Alliance MLA David Honeyford says he has been named chair of the All-Party Group on Sports and Physical Recreation, thanking outgoing chair Mike Nesbitt for his work promoting dialogue on sport's role in health. He pledges to focus on grassroots sport.
Other Issue: David Honeyford appointed chair of Sports and Physical Recreation APG Original release: Honeyford becomes chairperson of APG on sports, paying tribute to predecessor Mike Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)
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General Election a chance for people to send a message about positivity, progressiveness, responsibility and delivery, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long welcomes the announced July 4 General Election as a chance for voters to remove the Conservatives from power and judge local MPs who backed them. She says Alliance is positioned to challenge the DUP in several constituencies.
Other Issue: UK general election announcement May 2024 Original release: General Election a chance for people to send a message about positivity, progressiveness, responsibility and delivery, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Mission is to remove the Tories from power
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the announcement of a UK general election on 4 July and says the mission is to remove the Tory government from power. He urges voters to back SDLP candidates in Northern Ireland constituencies and to reverse the legacy bill.
Other Issue: UK general election announcement May 2024 Original release: Eastwood: Mission is to remove the Tories from power (opens in a new tab)
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Shock following Garvagh farm accident death
TUV vice chairman and Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle says he is shocked and saddened by a fatal farm accident in Garvagh, paying tribute to the deceased, a farm construction contractor, and sending thoughts to his family and to an employee who was also hurt.
Other Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Garvagh farm accident fatality Original release: Shock following Garvagh farm accident death (opens in a new tab)
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Rise in race hate crimes reinforces need for new Race Relations Strategy, says Alliance TEO representatives
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan say a reported rise in race hate incidents in 2023/24, shown in PSNI and NISRA figures, makes the case for publishing and implementing a revised race relations framework and modernised laws, and urge the First and deputy First Minister to act.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI and NISRA race hate incident figures for 2023/24 Original release: Rise in race hate crimes reinforces need for new Race Relations Strategy, says Alliance TEO representatives (opens in a new tab)
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More work needed on restraint and seclusion guidance, say Mathison and Nicholl
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Kate Nicholl say more work is needed on the Department of Education's draft statutory guidance on restraint and seclusion in schools, citing concerns over SEND children, teacher training and misalignment with Department of Health guidance.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Department of Education draft restraint and seclusion statutory guidance Original release: More work needed on restraint and seclusion guidance, say Mathison and Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Call for action against ‘deep fake’ content influencing elections
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls for action against AI-generated 'deep fake' video and other offensive content, particularly where it could be used to influence the General Election outcome. He raised the issue with the Minister for Women and Equalities in Parliament and urges continued action and…
Disability and equality Original release: Call for action against ‘deep fake’ content influencing elections (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson pledges to work on banning cruel conversion practices
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson says he will seek the Speaker's permission to introduce a private member's bill banning conversion practices if the Communities Minister does not bring forward legislation. He cites recent research on their continued harm in Northern Ireland, ahead of LGBT Awareness Week.
Disability and equality Original release: Tennyson pledges to work on banning cruel conversion practices (opens in a new tab)
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Egan and Mathison welcome fair employment legislation for teachers coming into operation
Alliance's Connie Egan and Nick Mathison welcome the start of operation of fair employment legislation covering teachers, which ends their exclusion and bars recruitment discrimination on grounds of religion across Northern Ireland.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Fair employment legislation for teachers comes into operation Original release: Egan and Mathison welcome fair employment legislation for teachers coming into operation (opens in a new tab)