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Beattie congratulates Rishi Sunak on becoming leader of the Conservative Party and next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA congratulates Rishi Sunak on becoming Conservative leader and Prime Minister, urging him to restore devolved institutions and replace the Northern Ireland Protocol with a deal that avoids checks on goods staying in Northern Ireland. He also warns against another…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Rishi Sunak confirmed as Prime Minister after Liz Truss resignation Original release: Beattie congratulates Rishi Sunak on becoming leader of the Conservative Party and next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (opens in a new tab)
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Patient Safety Commissioner needs urgent action after lung cancer review
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw calls for an urgent consultation to set up a Patient Safety Commissioner for Northern Ireland, referencing the Royal College of Surgeons lung cancer review’s 24 recommendations on patient safety.
Health Issue: Royal College of Surgeons lung cancer review Original release: Patient Safety Commissioner needs urgent action after lung cancer review (opens in a new tab)
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Announcement concerning the commissioning of abortion services welcome, says Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan welcome the Secretary of State's confirmation that the UK Government will commission abortion services in Northern Ireland, but Bradshaw says no funding plan has yet been provided and calls for a clear roadmap.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Commissioning of abortion services in Northern Ireland announced by Secretary of State Original release: Announcement concerning the commissioning of abortion services welcome, says Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister must prioritise reform to end ransom politics, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA urges new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to prioritise reform of the Northern Ireland institutions to remove party vetoes over Executive formation. She says a Protocol deal alone would not end the crisis-collapse cycle at Stormont, and warns another election would not…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Rishi Sunak confirmed as Prime Minister after Liz Truss resignation Original release: New Prime Minister must prioritise reform to end ransom politics, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP launches campaign to have Armagh and Down included in Ireland’s Ancient East
SDLP launches a campaign to include Counties Armagh and Down in Ireland's Ancient East, the Tourism Ireland initiative, with MLA Justin McNulty citing sites including Brian Boru's resting place and St Patrick's grave; a tourism conference in Newry on 1 December is also announced.
Economy and employment Issue: SDLP campaign to include Armagh and Down in Ireland's Ancient East Original release: SDLP launches campaign to have Armagh and Down included in Ireland’s Ancient East (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Sunak coronation as PM farcical
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls Rishi Sunak's coronation as Prime Minister a farce, saying he has no mandate and urging a General Election, and argues only a Labour-led Government can repair the damage left by the Tories.
Economy and employment Issue: Rishi Sunak confirmed as Prime Minister after Liz Truss resignation Original release: Eastwood: Sunak coronation as PM farcical (opens in a new tab)
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British government must end reckless threats – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to end what he calls reckless threats, responding to comments by Minister Steve Baker on the media. He urges the incoming government to prioritise restoring the Assembly and Executive and to work with the EU on Protocol solutions.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Steve Baker media comments on Protocol threats Original release: British government must end reckless threats – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Statue of May Blood should be erected at City Hall, says Long
Alliance Councillor Michael Long calls for a statue of the late Baroness May Blood to be erected in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, and for a book of condolence to be opened there, subject to her family's agreement.
Other Local government Issue: Death of Baroness May Blood and calls for City Hall tribute Original release: Statue of May Blood should be erected at City Hall, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Cullybackey accident
TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald expresses sadness at the death of a 17-year-old after a Cardonaghy Road accident, offers prayers to the family and two injured teenagers, and urges anyone able to help to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: Cardonaghy Road fatal accident, Cullybackey Original release: Cullybackey accident (opens in a new tab)
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Republican attack on Innishrush
TUV Mid Ulster representative Glenn Moore condemns a group of young republicans who, he says, attacked the mostly Protestant village of Innishrush with fireworks and chants on Halloween weekend. He urges the PSNI to step up patrols and bring those responsible to justice.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Innishrush fireworks and chanting incident, October 2022 Original release: Republican attack on Innishrush (opens in a new tab)
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Shambolic Tory budget leaving mortgage payments ‘unaffordable’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says she has written to the British Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, over mortgage payments that have become unaffordable after the mini-Budget and rising interest rates. She urges support for families, small businesses and public services, and calls for a windfall tax on energy…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: UK mini-Budget and resulting rise in mortgage interest rates Original release: Shambolic Tory budget leaving mortgage payments ‘unaffordable’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill extends condolences at death of May Blood
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill expresses condolences following the death of May Blood, describing her as a community and trade union activist who campaigned for equality, fair pay and integrated education.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Neill extends condolences at death of May Blood (opens in a new tab)
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Carlin welcome progress on extending Glider route into South Belfast
Sinn Féin Councillor Ryan Carlin welcomes progress on plans to extend the Glider bus route into South Belfast, citing strong support in a recent public consultation. He calls for residents and local businesses to remain fully consulted at each stage.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Glider route extension into South Belfast progress announcement Original release: Carlin welcome progress on extending Glider route into South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - "Protocol rubble needs removed"
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the Northern Ireland Protocol must be removed for devolved government to be stabilised, and calls on any new Prime Minister to deal with it fully rather than through short-term fixes. He cites impacts on medicines supply, steel tariffs, transport costs and…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Sir Jeffrey - "Protocol rubble needs removed" (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney tells British Lords that Protocol must be built upon
Sinn Féin's National Chairperson Declan Kearney says he told a Westminster Lords committee on the Protocol that his party opposes the NI Protocol Bill, calling it a breach of international law and an affront to democracy, and urges the Protocol be built upon rather than replaced.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lords Protocol committee evidence on NI Protocol Bill Original release: Kearney tells British Lords that Protocol must be built upon (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader pays tribute to Baroness May Blood
The DUP's leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pays tribute to Baroness May Blood, who has died, calling her a fearless and tireless campaigner for a better, more peaceful Northern Ireland. East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson also remembers her work on social justice and reconciliation.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: DUP Leader pays tribute to Baroness May Blood (opens in a new tab)
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Real People are the Collateral Damage of Westminster & Stormont Fiasco Factories - Tóibín
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says the Westminster government collapse and the suspended Stormont Assembly are imposing a human cost on families facing poverty, hunger and cold homes. He calls for urgent reform of political institutions and for the Irish government to press the case with whoever…
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Real People are the Collateral Damage of Westminster & Stormont Fiasco Factories - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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New Election is Worthless Without Stormont Reform - Herdman
Aontú's Gerard Herdman welcomes other parties backing its Stormont reform proposal, urging that reform be a priority for any returning assembly. He criticises the DUP and Sinn Féin over repeated institutional collapses and proposes cutting MLAs' wages to the minimum wage if they fail to work. He…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: New Election is Worthless Without Stormont Reform - Herdman (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader Calls for General Election
Green Party Northern Ireland leader Cllr O'Hara calls for a UK General Election, arguing the Conservative government has lurched from crisis to crisis and that the next Prime Minister should be chosen by the public rather than Tory Party members.
Economy and employment Issue: Liz Truss government and calls for a UK General Election Original release: Green Party Leader Calls for General Election (opens in a new tab)
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Chief Constable’s warning cannot be ignored – Nesbitt
UUP Policing Board Representative Mike Nesbitt MLA says the Chief Constable's warning of up to 1,000 fewer officers over three years is a public safety matter no political leader can ignore. He calls for Justice Minister Naomi Long to stop treating police staffing as an operational matter and says…
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: Chief Constable's letter warning of up to 1,000 fewer officers Original release: Chief Constable’s warning cannot be ignored – Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)