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SDLP stands against Welfare Bill
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP backs two reasoned amendments, signed with Colum Eastwood, to block the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill at its Commons Second Reading. She warns the welfare reforms will push hundreds of thousands into poverty, hitting Northern Ireland hardest…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Commons Second Reading Original release: SDLP stands against Welfare Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister responds to A5 ruling
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MLA responds to the ruling on the A5 road, saying farmers in West Tyrone will be relieved and blaming MLAs who backed the Climate Change Act for the fallout. He claims Northern Ireland is being strangled by net zero, with infrastructure, agriculture and industry…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: Jim Allister responds to A5 ruling (opens in a new tab)
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A5 ruling adds to uncertainty- Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Stormont Infrastructure Committee, says the A5 judicial review ruling creates uncertainty for families, farmers and landowners and calls for urgent clarity from DfI on the scheme's future. She says the handling of the scheme has been deeply flawed and…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: A5 ruling adds to uncertainty- Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Education system continues to fail vulnerable young SEN people and their families, say Mathison and Guy
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Michelle Guy say the education system is failing vulnerable SEN children, pointing to poor communication, delayed statements and over 150 pupils still without school places, and call for a radical overhaul and cross‑departmental legislation to secure post‑19 pathways.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Equity in Education event reveals SEN support failures Original release: Education system continues to fail vulnerable young SEN people and their families, say Mathison and Guy (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP condemns ‘appalling and disturbing’ attack on Belfast Islamic Centre
SDLP MPs and MLAs Claire Hanna and Matthew O'Toole condemn an attack on the Belfast Islamic Centre, where a device was thrown through a window during prayers. They call for consistent political leadership against hate and for the Executive to deliver its anti-racism and integration strategies.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Attack on Belfast Islamic Centre while people inside Original release: SDLP condemns ‘appalling and disturbing’ attack on Belfast Islamic Centre (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition announces plan to mark Executive card on delivery
SDLP Opposition announces amendments to the Fiscal Council Bill giving the independent Fiscal Council a legal duty to assess annually the Executive's delivery against specific Programme for Government targets. Leader Matthew O'Toole says the social housing target looks all but certain to be missed.
Public finance and taxation Housing Issue: Fiscal Council Bill amendments on Programme for Government delivery assessment Original release: SDLP Opposition announces plan to mark Executive card on delivery (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin welcomes new legislation on spiking but urges further action to protect women
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin welcomes the Justice Minister's move to bring forward a Legislative Consent Motion making drink spiking an offence in its own right, and calls for licensed venues to be required to supply testing kits.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Assembly approval of anti-spiking legislative consent motion Original release: McLaughlin welcomes new legislation on spiking but urges further action to protect women (opens in a new tab)
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A Dark Week for Our Nation: Parliament Embraces Death at the Beginning and End of Life
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, laments a "sad" week in which Westminster voted to decriminalise abortion at all stages and passed the Assisted Suicide Bill. He calls these decisions alarming and says he opposed both.
Health Issue: Westminster votes on abortion decriminalisation and Assisted Suicide Bill passage Original release: A Dark Week for Our Nation: Parliament Embraces Death at the Beginning and End of Life (opens in a new tab)
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BROLLY CRITICISES EASTWOOD ON ASSISTED SUICIDE VOTE
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly criticises SDLP MP Colum Eastwood for backing the assisted suicide bill at Westminster, questioning his stance on the issue. She calls instead for investment in palliative care and the health service for terminally ill people.
Health Issue: Westminster votes on abortion decriminalisation and Assisted Suicide Bill passage Original release: BROLLY CRITICISES EASTWOOD ON ASSISTED SUICIDE VOTE (opens in a new tab)
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BROLLY SLAMS ABORTION UP TO BIRTH VOTE IN WESTMINSTER
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly condemns a Westminster amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill that she says would decriminalise abortion in England and Wales up to birth for any reason. She claims it removes legal safeguards, allows gender and disability selection, and criticises SDLP and…
Health Issue: Commons amendments to Crime and Policing Bill on abortion decriminalisation Original release: BROLLY SLAMS ABORTION UP TO BIRTH VOTE IN WESTMINSTER (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party leader responds to NI exec's climate action plan
Green Party Leader Mal O'Hara says the Executive's climate action plan is late and lacks ambition, particularly on agriculture and transport, and urges the Minister to act on ICCC recommendations and the All-Island Rail Review.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA draft Climate Action Plan consultation Original release: Green Party leader responds to NI exec's climate action plan (opens in a new tab)
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Finnegan welcomes publication of draft Climate Action Plan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan urges the public to respond to the consultation on the draft Climate Action Plan published by the environment department today. She says the party will assess the plan for a fair transition, all-Ireland climate challenges and the needs of rural communities.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA draft Climate Action Plan consultation Original release: Finnegan welcomes publication of draft Climate Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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TUV: Civil Service Must Address Concerns of Staff Opposed to Pride Participation
TUV Equality spokesperson Ann McClure says Timothy Gaston's questions to Finance Minister John O'Dowd on Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride received vague answers, and calls on the Civil Service and Minister to directly address concerns about impartiality and objecting staff.
Disability and equality Issue: NICS participation in Belfast Pride 2025 and Stonewall links Original release: TUV: Civil Service Must Address Concerns of Staff Opposed to Pride Participation (opens in a new tab)
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Climate Action Plan proposals show Muir has learned nothing from NAP…
DUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Michelle McIlveen MLA criticises DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's draft Climate Action Plan consultation, warning of a £1 billion cost to 2027 and of livestock reductions of 81,000 beef and 25,000 dairy cattle, and urges farmers to respond.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: DAERA draft Climate Action Plan consultation Original release: Climate Action Plan proposals show Muir has learned nothing from NAP… (opens in a new tab)
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Dolan welcomes launch of public consultation Baby Loss Certificate Scheme
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan welcomes the launch of a public consultation on a proposed Baby Loss Certificate Scheme for parents who suffer pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. She urges parents and the public to share their views and says she looks forward to the scheme being introduced later this year.
Health Issue: Baby Loss Certificate Scheme public consultation launch Original release: Dolan welcomes launch of public consultation Baby Loss Certificate Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe Slams Appalling Abortion Decision
TUV chairman Councillor Keith Ratcliffe condemns the Commons vote to decriminalise women who end their own pregnancies at any stage, calling the decision morally repugnant and claiming it was rushed through without serious debate.
Health Issue: Westminster vote on abortion amendment in Bill, June 2025 Original release: Ratcliffe Slams Appalling Abortion Decision (opens in a new tab)
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All-island approach needed to tackle air pollution – Finnegan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan calls for an all-island approach to tackle air pollution on Clean Air Day, arguing it harms health, worsens health inequalities and contributes to hundreds of deaths each year. She pledges support for the Executive and the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and…
Environment and climate Health Original release: All-island approach needed to tackle air pollution – Finnegan (opens in a new tab)
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Maternity Hospital scandal demands urgent action and accountability –…
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the revelations about the delayed Royal Maternity Hospital constitute a scandal and demand immediate ministerial action, an overhaul of capital health project oversight and clearer solutions to the cost‑overrun and timeline failures.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast new maternity hospital further 28-month delay Original release: Maternity Hospital scandal demands urgent action and accountability –… (opens in a new tab)
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Tóibín appeals to SDLP members after Westminster abortion vote
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín urges SDLP members to leave the party after its two Westminster MPs, Claire Hanna and Colum Eastwood, voted for a Commons amendment permitting abortion until birth. He says the vote breaks with the SDLP's founding principles and invites dissenters to join Aontú.
Health Issue: Westminster vote on abortion amendment in Bill, June 2025 Original release: Tóibín appeals to SDLP members after Westminster abortion vote (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Belfast Councillors bring blood donation motion to Council, highlighting importance of donating
Alliance Councillor Tara Brooks is giving blood at Belfast City Hall to encourage donations, and has tabled a council motion on blood donation inspired by her father's treatment for a rare blood cancer. She thanks the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service.
Health Local government Original release: Alliance Belfast Councillors bring blood donation motion to Council, highlighting importance of donating (opens in a new tab)