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DUP support for outrageous Tory budget ‘unthinkable’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says it is 'unthinkable' that the DUP backs the Tory budget, which he claims favours the super-rich and will deepen the cost-of-living crisis. He calls for a windfall tax on energy companies, a small business tax break and more public services funding.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Government Budget proposals and cost-of-living support Original release: DUP support for outrageous Tory budget ‘unthinkable’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Brooks calls for explanation on GAA campaigning role in divisive…
DUP East Belfast MLA David Brooks writes to the GAA's Ulster Council seeking a clear position on campaigning for a border poll, after social media posts quoted GAA member Niall Murphy backing such calls. Brooks says the GAA cannot be purely a sporting body if it campaigns, and questions public…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: GAA member Niall Murphy's social media posts on a border poll Original release: Brooks calls for explanation on GAA campaigning role in divisive… (opens in a new tab)
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Time to prepare for the “digital euro” – Chris MacManus MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus says Irish consumers, workers and businesses should prepare for a digital euro after an ECB progress report. He calls for cash to remain available to all, warns against banks charging fees, raises concerns about Amazon's role and data privacy, and wants the digital…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: ECB digital euro investigation phase progress report Original release: Time to prepare for the “digital euro” – Chris MacManus MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Disappointment at loss of Nu-Track
TUV MLA Jim Allister says he is disappointed by the closure of Nu-Track, a Ballymena bus and horsebox manufacturer, and urges that its workers, owed outstanding wages and facing redundancy, quickly find suitable alternative jobs in the local manufacturing sector.
Economy and employment Issue: Nu-Track manufacturing company closure in Ballymena Original release: Disappointment at loss of Nu-Track (opens in a new tab)
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Chancellor's statement was missed opportunity: Wilson
DUP East Antrim MP and Westminster Chief Whip Sammy Wilson says the Chancellor's statement was a missed opportunity, criticising the removal of the 45% tax rate and calling for a detailed statement on the long-term economic plan and deficit.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chancellor's September 2022 fiscal statement on tax and energy support Original release: Chancellor's statement was missed opportunity: Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Barry McKee reacts to the removal of 141 trees in Carnalea
Green Party Councillor Barry McKee expresses dismay at plans by Translink contractors to fell up to 141 trees near Carnalea station, warning of biodiversity loss and overnight disturbance. He calls on the council to require replanting in Carnalea.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink tree felling at Carnalea train station Original release: Cllr Barry McKee reacts to the removal of 141 trees in Carnalea (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt calls on Justice Minister to clarify difference in approach to recruitment to Prison Service and the Police
UUP Policing Spokesperson Mike Nesbitt MLA calls on the Justice Minister to explain why she approved recruiting 60 extra prison staff without funding while PSNI recruitment is frozen over a cash shortage. He questions why prisons get additional staff but police do not.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: Justice Minister approves 60 extra prison staff while PSNI recruitment frozen Original release: Nesbitt calls on Justice Minister to clarify difference in approach to recruitment to Prison Service and the Police (opens in a new tab)
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Parents deserve answers from Education Authority on school transport issue, says O’Lynn
Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O'Lynn calls for an urgent review of school transport by the Education Authority after Mary Queen of Peace Primary School in Glenravel was left without a bus driver, with over 40 parents affected.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Mary Queen of Peace Primary School Glenravel transport disruption Original release: Parents deserve answers from Education Authority on school transport issue, says O’Lynn (opens in a new tab)
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O'Lynn saddened as more jobs go in Ballymena
Alliance MLA Patricia O'Lynn says she is shocked and saddened by the closure of NuTrack, a Ballymena wheelchair-accessible vehicle manufacturer going into administration with at least 65 jobs lost. She says workers lack clarity on their future and that she has contacted the firm and the union.
Economy and employment Issue: Nu-Track manufacturing company closure in Ballymena Original release: O'Lynn saddened as more jobs go in Ballymena (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: People must be protected from crippling mortgage rates
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna urges the Treasury to meet financial institutions about extra protections for homeowners facing uncertain mortgage rates, after parliamentary question responses. She says lenders should offer forbearance such as payment holidays.
Economy and employment Housing Issue: Treasury response to parliamentary questions on mortgage rate protections Original release: Hanna: People must be protected from crippling mortgage rates (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland’s Future Cannot Be Built On Ireland’s Past
People Before Profit says a united Ireland must be radically different from the two existing states, calling for a border poll without delay and a socialist country that ends partition, church control of schools, and tax havens. It rejects confederation and Commonwealth membership as 'more of the…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Ireland’s Future Cannot Be Built On Ireland’s Past (opens in a new tab)
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‘Time to end digital partition of Ireland’
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis and Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile call for an end to the blocking of northern viewers from watching sporting events on television, and for RTÉ to lift its ban on northern entrants to its competitions. They cite Ireland's Nations League matches as an example and say they…
Disability and equality Original release: ‘Time to end digital partition of Ireland’ (opens in a new tab)
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‘Tories should abandon ideologically driven financial catastrophe’ – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald calls on the Conservative government to abandon its Budget, which she says prioritises the super-rich, citing Bank of England interest rate warnings and IMF criticism. She calls for small business tax breaks, public service funding and a windfall tax on energy…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Liz Truss 2022 budget announcement Original release: ‘Tories should abandon ideologically driven financial catastrophe’ – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Allister meets Minister Baker
TUV leader Jim Allister says he met NIO Minister of State Steve Baker to press for the restoration of equal citizenship, calling for robust UK government action on the Protocol rather than sympathetic words. He criticises the Government's position in the Poots case and says the Secretary of…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Allister meets Minister Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol Bill should be expedited – Sir Jeffrey
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP calls on the Government to expedite the NI Protocol Bill through its legislative stages, arguing that delay is holding up the return of devolution. He says the Protocol should be replaced with arrangements unionists can support.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: NI Protocol Bill legislative progress and Protocol replacement Original release: Protocol Bill should be expedited – Sir Jeffrey (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy writes to Justice Minister over Bloody Sunday hearing delay
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says he has asked the Department of Justice to urgently explain an administrative error that delayed a Soldier F prosecution hearing for Bloody Sunday families, and to provide an apology.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Bloody Sunday Soldier F hearing delay due to administration error Original release: Delargy writes to Justice Minister over Bloody Sunday hearing delay (opens in a new tab)
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What are the Government’s real intentions on Protocol?
TUV leader Jim Allister warns Unionists to stay alert to the Government's Protocol stance, arguing its Protocol Bill conflicts with its Retained EU Law Bill, which excludes Northern Ireland, and with its court arguments on trade and the Acts of Union. He urges Unionists to hold firm on sovereignty…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: What are the Government’s real intentions on Protocol? (opens in a new tab)
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Republican attempt to intimidate schools condemned
DUP MLA Trevor Clarke condemns an alleged campaign by fringe republican group Lasair Dhearg to deter PSNI outreach in schools, and calls on Sinn Fein to distance itself from groups opposing police visits to classrooms.
Justice and policing Education Issue: Lasair Dhearg correspondence to schools opposing PSNI outreach Original release: Republican attempt to intimidate schools condemned (opens in a new tab)
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Government’s economic gamble “reckless” - Aiken
UUP Finance spokesperson Steve Aiken OBE MLA calls the Chancellor's mini-budget a reckless gamble, warning of mortgage rises and urging the Prime Minister and Chancellor to act now to fix the economic problem.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chancellor's September 2022 fiscal statement on tax and energy support Original release: Government’s economic gamble “reckless” - Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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Parliament must be recalled urgently to discuss new Government financial plan, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry calls for an urgent recall of Parliament to debate the Government’s new financial plan, calling the Chancellor’s recent statement a self‑inflicted disaster and urging a fresh, fiscally credible alternative with a windfall tax, a one‑off wealth tax, removal of EU trade bars,
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chancellor's September 2022 fiscal statement on tax and energy support Original release: Parliament must be recalled urgently to discuss new Government financial plan, says Farry (opens in a new tab)