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UK should rejoin Single Market and Customs Union with view to rejoining EU, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls for the UK to rejoin the Single Market and Customs Union as a first step towards EU membership, launching the Stronger Together paper with proposals on agri‑food checks, EU funding, youth mobility, tourist visas and a stronger NI voice in Brussels.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Fifth anniversary of Brexit policy paper Original release: UK should rejoin Single Market and Customs Union with view to rejoining EU, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill invites people to attend the Mid Ulster conference
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill MLA is to speak at a Mid Ulster Irish unity public event in Bellaghy on 26 February, the latest in its Commission on the Future of Ireland series. She calls for grassroots, inclusive debate on a united Ireland and a carefully planned all-Ireland governance…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mid Ulster Irish unity People's Assembly, Bellaghy, 26 February Original release: Michelle O’Neill invites people to attend the Mid Ulster conference (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes Chancellor’s commitment to reset relations with EU
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes Chancellor Rachel Reeves's commitment to reset UK-EU relations and her announced review of the Green Book. She says a closer UK-Europe relationship would end the Windsor Framework debate, and calls on the Executive to direct growth strategy funding to health…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Chancellor Rachel Reeves economic growth speech on EU reset Original release: Hanna welcomes Chancellor’s commitment to reset relations with EU (opens in a new tab)
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Simon Harris’ comments on Irish Unity deeply disappointing – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy says Simon Harris’s remarks that Irish Unity is not a priority are deeply disappointing and warns Sinn Féin will strongly challenge any move to delay the issue, urging a referendum by the end of the decade.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Simon Harris says Irish Unity not a priority Original release: Simon Harris’ comments on Irish Unity deeply disappointing – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Rose Conway-Walsh appointed Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh, newly appointed spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, says she will hold the Government to account and calls for immediate examination of business losses from Storm Éowyn and supports for affected firms.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Rose Conway-Walsh appointed Sinn Féin enterprise spokesperson Original release: Rose Conway-Walsh appointed Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government has unique opportunity to secure future of power-sharing, says Long, as she writes to Prime Minister about reform
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA has written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer urging his government to prioritise institutional reform so Northern Ireland's power-sharing is not again left without a functioning Assembly. She also cites the fragile balance at Stormont and calls for a window of dialogue…
Constitutional affairs Original release: UK Government has unique opportunity to secure future of power-sharing, says Long, as she writes to Prime Minister about reform (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin invites leaders to conversation on unity
Sinn Féin chairperson Declan Kearney MLA writes to party leaders across the island inviting them to meet Sinn Féin to discuss constitutional change, following the publication of its Commission on the Future of Ireland report. He says collective leadership is needed and urges the Irish and British…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland report publication Original release: Sinn Féin invites leaders to conversation on unity (opens in a new tab)
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Long congratulates Martin and urges him to help reform local institutions
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA congratulates Micheál Martin on becoming Taoiseach and urges him to help reform the Assembly and Executive, citing his earlier support for Alliance's reform proposals. She also welcomes Simon Harris as Tánaiste.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Michéal Martin becomes Taoiseach for second time Original release: Long congratulates Martin and urges him to help reform local institutions (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan encourages public to have its say on MOT consultation
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan encourages the public to respond to a Department for Infrastructure consultation on moving some vehicles from annual to two-yearly MOT testing, open until 16 April 2025. He says Minister John O'Dowd is working to cut MOT wait times through recruitment and Sunday and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department for Infrastructure consultation on biennial MOT testing Original release: Boylan encourages public to have its say on MOT consultation (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill to address Mid Ulster uniting Ireland conference
Sinn Féin's Michelle O’Neill MLA will address a People’s Assembly on Irish unity at the Seamus Heaney Homeplace in Bellaghy on 26 February, inviting Mid Ulster residents, community groups and others to discuss future constitutional arrangements and the forthcoming unity referendum.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mid Ulster Irish unity People's Assembly, Bellaghy, 26 February Original release: Michelle O’Neill to address Mid Ulster uniting Ireland conference (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly reform can’t be an excuse to avoid finding agreement: Shannon
DUP MP Jim Shannon says calls to reform Northern Ireland's devolved institutions should not be a cover for excluding those who disagree, and that progress needs agreement across the divided community. He accuses the Alliance Party of seeking reform to bypass that process and to exclude unionists…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster Hall debate on reform of devolved institutions Original release: Assembly reform can’t be an excuse to avoid finding agreement: Shannon (opens in a new tab)
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Case for reforming Northern Ireland's system of government is irrefutable, says Eastwood, ahead of debate
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says the case for reforming Northern Ireland's power-sharing institutions is irrefutable and will lead a Westminster Hall debate calling for changes to prevent stop-start government and one-party vetoes. She argues the window for reform exists now, away from an Assembly…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster Hall debate on reform of devolved institutions Original release: Case for reforming Northern Ireland's system of government is irrefutable, says Eastwood, ahead of debate (opens in a new tab)
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TUV tables motions at Westminster and Stormont congratulating Donald Trump on his inauguration as 47th President
TUV MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston say they have tabled motions in Westminster and Stormont that congratulate Donald Trump on becoming the 47th President of the United States, welcome his promise to defend national sovereignty and borders, and call for the EU’s control over Northern Ireland‑
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donald Trump inauguration as 47th US President Original release: TUV tables motions at Westminster and Stormont congratulating Donald Trump on his inauguration as 47th President (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Darryl Wilson joins the DUP
The DUP announces that Ballymoney Councillor Darryl Wilson has joined the party in North Antrim. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes him and calls for unionists to work together to avoid another missed seat in 2027, criticising inter-unionist division.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Cllr Darryl Wilson joins the DUP (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “Government is wrong on this occasion”
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP says the Government was wrong not to trigger the Stormont Brake against updated EU chemical labelling rules, warning of about £1bn in annual Great Britain–Northern Ireland chemical trade facing extra costs and barriers.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State's Stormont Brake decision on EU Regulation 2024/2865 Original release: Robinson – “Government is wrong on this occasion” (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont Brake rejection should Break Stormont
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the Secretary of State's rejection of the unionist demand to pull the Stormont Brake shows the mechanism has failed, and calls on the DUP to leave the Executive and end its role in implementing EU rules.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State's Stormont Brake decision on EU Regulation 2024/2865 Original release: Stormont Brake rejection should Break Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State has failed at the first hurdle
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken says the Secretary of State's decision undermines Windsor Framework safeguards, arguing the Democratic Scrutiny Committee has become a party political tool and that the Stormont Brake was ignored. He claims divergence from EU rules is increasing and that the Secretary of…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State's Stormont Brake decision on EU Regulation 2024/2865 Original release: Secretary of State has failed at the first hurdle (opens in a new tab)
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Long calls on incoming Irish Government to make political reform here a high priority
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA writes to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris, urging the incoming Irish Government to prioritise reform of Northern Ireland’s Assembly and Executive, citing its co‑guarantor role in the Good Friday Agreement.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Incoming Irish Government formation Original release: Long calls on incoming Irish Government to make political reform here a high priority (opens in a new tab)
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Closer alignment needed between UK Government and European Commission, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA says issues arising from EU regulations should be resolved early through UK Government and European Commission engagement, after the Secretary of State declined to trigger the Stormont Brake on chemical packaging and labelling rules. He urges the UK…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State's Stormont Brake decision on EU Regulation 2024/2865 Original release: Closer alignment needed between UK Government and European Commission, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Stormont Brake distraction from real issues
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says ongoing debate over the Stormont Brake distracts from real issues, and calls on the Secretary of State and UK Government to pursue a permanent EU solution recognising Northern Ireland's dual market access.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont brake debate and dual market access Original release: O’Toole: Stormont Brake distraction from real issues (opens in a new tab)