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‘Abuse will not stop Sinn Féin working for all in Lagan Valley’ – Lynch
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Lynch condemns sectarian abuse aimed at his mother, wife and party activists at a Lisburn filling station on Saturday morning, saying it will not deter him from working across Lagan Valley. He says the matter has been reported to police.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian abuse of Sinn Féin activists in Lisburn Original release: ‘Abuse will not stop Sinn Féin working for all in Lagan Valley’ – Lynch (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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Tide of disgust and dismay follows TV expose
TUV leader Jim Allister says a Spotlight documentary was shocking and criticises DUP figures who knew of a former leader's conduct but did nothing, calling for those DUP members to consider their positions and rejecting an internal review as delaying tactics.
Justice and policing Issue: BBC Spotlight programme on Jeffrey Donaldson allegations Original release: Tide of disgust and dismay follows TV expose (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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Democratic Unionist Party Statement
The DUP says it upholds the rule of law after former member Jeffrey Donaldson’s conviction, calling the guilty verdicts justice served. Leader Gavin Robinson MP, Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA and the Party Chairman say they are deeply concerned by recent allegations of inappropriate behaviour,
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson guilty verdict on historic sex abuse charges Original release: Democratic Unionist Party Statement (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 29 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley, speaking from the Court of Appeal, says building the A5 remains a key priority and that delay is costing lives. She points to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins pursuing an appeal against the most recent High Court ruling, supported by Tyrone GAA's campaign.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road appeal against the latest High Court ruling Original release: Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Begley (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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Gaston Slams Growing Gender Identity Service as Officials Confirm Funding Will Increase
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston criticises the funding for the lifespan gender identity service after Department of Health officials told the health committee the initial £806,000 is recurrent and will increase. He expresses concern for vulnerable young people and calls the spending astonishing given…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Department of Health lifespan gender identity service funding briefing to health committee Original release: Gaston Slams Growing Gender Identity Service as Officials Confirm Funding Will Increase (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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A moment of truth for DUP
TUV leader Jim Allister says a BBC Spotlight programme will test the DUP's claim it never received complaints about Jeffrey Donaldson's behaviour, and calls for full transparency over when senior DUP figures knew of alleged misconduct.
Other Justice and policing Issue: BBC Spotlight programme on Jeffrey Donaldson allegations Original release: A moment of truth for DUP (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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Givan voices disappointment over delay to SEN Regulations
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan expresses serious concern that the Special Educational Needs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 have been delayed from September 2026 to September 2027 after extended Education Committee scrutiny. He says the delay postpones reduced assessment timescales…
Education Disability and equality Issue: SEN Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 implementation delay to September 2027 Original release: Givan voices disappointment over delay to SEN Regulations (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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Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection
Green Party Councillor Lauren Kendall shares her breast cancer diagnosis to raise awareness of symptoms and urge women to seek prompt GP advice. She also says she waited six weeks for imaging and over 80 days for a treatment plan, and calls for more open conversations about breast health.
Health Issue: Councillor Lauren Kendall's breast cancer diagnosis Original release: Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 3 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP speech Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP, speaking at a future of these islands event, argues political leaders must shape change rather than react to it and says the SDLP wants a New and agreed Ireland. She calls for cross-party working and principles to plan for a New Ireland, and invites unionist…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: SDLP "Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change" event at The MAC Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP speech Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change (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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McGrath offers solidarity to striking doctors
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the party stands with striking specialist doctors and consultants, blaming the Executive’s failure to deliver promised pay parity and urging the Health Minister to engage unions and end the dispute to protect patients and waiting lists.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Specialist doctors strike over pay parity Original release: McGrath offers solidarity to striking doctors (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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Armstrong pays tribute to the farmers who put food on our tables during week of crushing heat
UUP Deputy Leader and Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong pays tribute to farmers who worked through a hot spell to bring in silage, and says they need more support amid squeezed incomes and red tape, pledging to press their case at Stormont.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Armstrong pays tribute to the farmers who put food on our tables during week of crushing heat (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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Another talking shop preaching to the converted.
UUP Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong MLA, writing in the News Letter, dismisses the SDLP's "Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change" event at The MAC in Belfast as a talking shop preaching to the converted. She says Northern Ireland will remain in the UK under the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement…
Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP "Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change" event at The MAC Original release: Another talking shop preaching to the converted. (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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Armstrong welcomes inclusion of Twelfth in Discover Northern Ireland's summer events coverage
Ulster Unionist deputy leader Diana Armstrong MLA welcomes Discover Northern Ireland's decision to include the Twelfth of July in its summer events coverage. She says the event was previously neglected despite drawing tens of thousands to its parades and calls it right that visitors are made aware…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Discover Northern Ireland inclusion of Twelfth in summer events coverage Original release: Armstrong welcomes inclusion of Twelfth in Discover Northern Ireland's summer events coverage (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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Jon Burrows responds to behaviour Tsar announcement
UUP leader and education spokesperson Jon Burrows MLA welcomes in principle the Department of Education's announcement of a behaviour tsar but says it must bring real change in schools. He calls for clear consequences for repeat disruptive pupils, support for principals, and for Belfast teaching…
Education Issue: Department of Education behaviour tsar announcement Original release: Jon Burrows responds to behaviour Tsar announcement (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 29 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison hits back at Minister’s statement on SEN Regulations
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison, chair of the Education Committee, rejects the Education Minister's criticism of the committee's handling of SEN regulations, saying the rules need proper examination and accusing the DUP of responsibility for the special educational needs system and placement shortages.
Education Disability and equality Issue: SEN Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 implementation delay to September 2027 Original release: Mathison hits back at Minister’s statement on SEN Regulations (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 26 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: Civil Service Pride Withdrawal 'Regressive and Reckless'
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll condemns the head of the Civil Service's decision to withdraw staff from the Pride march, calling it regressive and reckless. He accuses political figures of stoking transphobia for gain and urges civil servants who wish to march to do so.
Disability and equality Issue: Civil Service withdrawal from Pride march Original release: Carroll: Civil Service Pride Withdrawal 'Regressive and Reckless' (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Ten Years After Brexit, Northern Ireland Still Takes Orders from Brussels
TUV chairman Allister Kyle says Northern Ireland must wait until Monday for steel tariff rates, while Great Britain had its rates announced on Thursday, and claims this shows Northern Ireland still follows Brussels rules. He asks when the Brexit referendum will be honoured.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK steel tariff announcement and delayed Northern Ireland steel tariff rates Original release: Ten Years After Brexit, Northern Ireland Still Takes Orders from Brussels (opens in a new tab)
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Why is public money going to the “political” Rainbow Project?
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell questions why public money goes to the Rainbow Project after its CEO described it on the Nolan Show as a political organisation. He says TUV will table questions to all Northern Ireland government departments on funding over the last 10 years.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Rainbow Project CEO describes organisation as political on Nolan Show Original release: Why is public money going to the “political” Rainbow Project? (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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Mason welcomes €13.5 million investment to strengthen early years workforce
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason welcomes a €13.5 million Shared Island Fund investment to strengthen the early years workforce, upskill early educators and improve resources for children with additional needs. She calls on the Education Minister to deliver a childcare strategy covering quality…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Shared Island Fund €13.5 million early years workforce investment Original release: Mason welcomes €13.5 million investment to strengthen early years workforce (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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Mallaghan welcomes major investment to tackle Lough Neagh water quality
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes €33 million of Shared Island funding for a water quality programme in the Lough Neagh catchment running to 2031. He says it must be matched by sustained delivery to safeguard the lough.
Environment and climate Public finance and taxation Issue: Shared Island funding for Lough Neagh water quality Original release: Mallaghan welcomes major investment to tackle Lough Neagh water quality (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)