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Royal Mail Strike Pressure Builds
People Before Profit says the Royal Mail CWU strike is gaining pressure as mail builds up before Black Friday and Christmas, and urges supporters to back strikers via social media, branch meetings and workplace collections.
Economy and employment Issue: Royal Mail CWU strike and picket pressure in October 2022 Original release: Royal Mail Strike Pressure Builds (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson - Baker in no position to preach
DUP MP Sammy Wilson says Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker is in no position to preach to Northern Ireland parties, accusing him of inconsistency over the Protocol he voted for. Wilson urges Baker to replace the Protocol rather than lecture others on restoring devolution.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Wilson - Baker in no position to preach (opens in a new tab)
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Government must establish All-Island Citizens Assembly on Constitutional Change – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls on the Irish Government to set up an all-island Citizens Assembly, including the diaspora, to examine constitutional change, speaking at a Crann na Saoirse planting at the Jim Gralton Monument in Leitrim. He also says EU institutions should engage with civic…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Government must establish All-Island Citizens Assembly on Constitutional Change – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – PM must deal with NI Protocol
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says new Prime Minister Sunak has a chance to replace the Protocol with arrangements unionists can back and restore devolution. He argues the Protocol is harming medicine supplies, haulage costs and infrastructure investment, and calls for a long-term solution.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sunak's new premiership and NI Protocol replacement Original release: Sir Jeffrey – PM must deal with NI Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons – NI needs a lasting solution not a stunt
DUP Director of Elections and East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons says Sinn Féin must accept that recall stunts will not sustain Stormont and calls on it to retract its support for rigorous implementation of the NI Protocol, arguing a lasting solution unionists can back is needed for powersharing.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Féin calls for rigorous implementation of the NI Protocol Original release: Lyons – NI needs a lasting solution not a stunt (opens in a new tab)
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Endometriosis sufferers still require urgent action: Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says urgent action is still needed on endometriosis healthcare, calling for reinstatement of specialist care in the Western Trust and full accreditation for the Belfast centre. She also urges access to care across the UK for local patients, citing APPG and RCOG reports.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Endometriosis sufferers still require urgent action: Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly to call for Executive to support struggling workers, families and business – Sheehan
Sinn Féin Chief Whip Pat Sheehan calls for an Executive to be formed immediately to aid workers, families and businesses hit by high bills and health‑service waiting lists, urges the DUP to stop blocking the process and says Sinn Féin will invest £1 billion in health to tackle the cost‑of‑living‑cru
Economy and employment Health Issue: Assembly recall to elect Executive before 28 October deadline Original release: Assembly to call for Executive to support struggling workers, families and business – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol a threat even to animal health
TUV leader Jim Allister says a DAERA answer confirms the Protocol threatens farming, warning that about half of veterinary medicines used by NI farmers, including vaccines, could become unobtainable and calling for the Protocol to go.
Agriculture and rural affairs International affairs Issue: DAERA answer on veterinary medicines under the Protocol Original release: Protocol a threat even to animal health (opens in a new tab)
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Joint Authority in any form is not acceptable – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says any move to impose joint authority over Northern Ireland by London and Dublin would breach the Belfast Agreement and urges focus on restoring devolved government at Stormont.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Joint Authority in any form is not acceptable – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Women’s Health Strategy needed to address gynaecological waiting lists, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA urges action on a Women's Health Strategy, citing a Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists report that about 36,900 women here are on gynaecology waiting lists, the longest in the UK.
Health Issue: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists report on NI gynaecology waiting lists Original release: Women’s Health Strategy needed to address gynaecological waiting lists, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson welcomes protection of Citypark in Craigavon
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson welcomes the Court of Appeal's ruling overturning planning permission for a Southern Regional College campus at Craigavon Lakes. He calls on SRC and the council to accept public opposition and find an alternative site in the area.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Court of Appeal overturns Southern Regional College Citypark campus planning approval Original release: Tennyson welcomes protection of Citypark in Craigavon (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds condemns those behind security alert in East Belfast
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds condemns those behind a suspicious device found on Dundela Street, which forced residents to be evacuated, and thanks the PSNI for its handling. He urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Dundela Street suspicious device and East Belfast security alert Original release: McReynolds condemns those behind security alert in East Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna expresses concerns around removal of environment and public health protections
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna warns that the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, due for its Commons second reading, could strip environmental and nature protections in Northern Ireland. She has tabled an Early Day Motion asking ministers to halt the removal of these laws.
Environment and climate Issue: Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill second reading Original release: Hanna expresses concerns around removal of environment and public health protections (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP nominates Durkan to Policing Board
The SDLP says Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan will replace Sinéad McLaughlin as its representative on the Policing Board. Leader Colum Eastwood calls for the PSNI to address legacy issues, representation and community confidence amid funding uncertainty, and Durkan says resources and a multi-year budget…
Justice and policing Issue: SDLP nomination of Mark H Durkan to Policing Board Original release: SDLP nominates Durkan to Policing Board (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Recall chance for DUP to do what’s right
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says Thursday's Assembly recall gives the DUP a chance to allow Stormont's institutions to restore before a winter election. He says an election would not address cost of living, hospital waiting lists or the Protocol, and calls on every party to back…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Assembly recall to nominate Speaker amid DUP boycott Original release: O’Toole: Recall chance for DUP to do what’s right (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Yvonne Moore to represent Rowallane
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson congratulates Cllr Yvonne Moore on her co-option to represent Rowallane on the council, saying she joins a growing DUP team there. Moore says she is honoured to take the seat and looks forward to serving constituents.
Local government Issue: Yvonne Moore co-option to Rowallane DEA on Newry, Mourne and Down Council Original release: Cllr Yvonne Moore to represent Rowallane (opens in a new tab)
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Storey marks centenary of RUCR
DUP Ballymoney councillor Mervyn Storey commends those behind the centenary events marking 100 years of the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve, paying tribute to RUC officers and their families. He cites 312 officers murdered and 1,183 families forced to move during the Troubles, and says the DUP…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: RUCR centenary commemoration events October 2022 Original release: Storey marks centenary of RUCR (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald calls for politics to work for all our people
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald calls on the DUP to join an Executive with Sinn Féin, UUP and Alliance, saying the DUP's refusal to form one amounts to political negligence during the cost of living crisis and health service pressures. She also urges an end to the boycott ahead of the…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP refusal to nominate First Minister and Deputy First Minister Original release: Mary Lou McDonald calls for politics to work for all our people (opens in a new tab)
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Challenge remains for new Prime Minister – Sir Jeffrey
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson congratulates Rishi Sunak on becoming Conservative leader and Prime Minister, and urges him to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol so Stormont can be restored and the cost of living eased.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Rishi Sunak confirmed as Prime Minister after Liz Truss resignation Original release: Challenge remains for new Prime Minister – Sir Jeffrey (opens in a new tab)
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New PM must reverse the EU’s sovereignty grab over Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on the incoming Prime Minister to reverse what he calls the EU's sovereignty grab over Northern Ireland, restoring equal footing with Great Britain on trade and governing by UK laws alone. He says the Protocol will be the test of the new Prime Minister.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Incoming Prime Minister's approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: New PM must reverse the EU’s sovereignty grab over Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)