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Empey: Healey's resignation exposes UK’s defence crisis
Ulster Unionist Peer Lord Empey says the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey confirms the Government is failing its primary duty of national defence. He blames spending on asylum, immigration and net zero, and calls for a serious commitment to rebuilding the armed services.
International affairs Issue: Defence Secretary John Healey resignation Original release: Empey: Healey's resignation exposes UK’s defence crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party meets Secretary of State following North Belfast attack and disorder
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA says he met Secretary of State Hillary Benn after a North Belfast attack and ensuing disorder, calling for full cost recovery for PSNI policing of the disorder and raising Common Travel Area border checks. He also urges separating legal and illegal immigration in public…
Justice and policing Immigration Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Ulster Unionist Party meets Secretary of State following North Belfast attack and disorder (opens in a new tab)
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The Reavey family deserve truth And justice – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes says the Reavey family is owed truth and justice as legal action against the Ministry of Defence and PSNI opened in Belfast. Aoife Finnegan MLA calls on both bodies to urgently release undisclosed documents linked to Glenanne Gang murders.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Reavey family legal proceedings against Ministry of Defence and PSNI in Belfast Original release: The Reavey family deserve truth And justice – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin reiterates firm commitment to protecting workers and families from domestic water charges
Sinn Féin says it will keep workers and families safe from domestic water charges, welcoming the Infrastructure Committee’s move to push forward a bill that prolongs the NI Water subsidy for another five years, shielding households until 2032.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Committee extends NI Water subsidy Original release: Sinn Féin reiterates firm commitment to protecting workers and families from domestic water charges (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan condemns impact violent disorder is having on health service
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns the impact of recent racist violence and intimidation on health staff, services and patients, saying workers are fearful and services are disrupted. He will urge the Health Minister to act so healthcare workers can work safely.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Recent racist violence and intimidation impact on health service Original release: McGuigan condemns impact violent disorder is having on health service (opens in a new tab)
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Brolly on Official Opening of Aontú’s First Office in the North
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says the new constituency office in Dungiven, East Derry, is a milestone for the party in the North and pledges to serve local schools, hospitals and families, while leader Peadar Tóibín calls the launch a clear declaration of intent.
Other Issue: Aontú first office opening in Dungiven, East Derry Original release: Brolly on Official Opening of Aontú’s First Office in the North (opens in a new tab)
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Nobody has the right to spread fear, to intimidate or to terrify innocent families – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald calls on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to condemn the weekend's violence in Belfast, including a knife attack and masked men burning families out of their homes, and to back the victim's support.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Kinnaird Avenue attack and anti-migrant violence in North Belfast Original release: Nobody has the right to spread fear, to intimidate or to terrify innocent families – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson Raises North Belfast Attack and Border Security with Prime…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says he raised the North Belfast attack with the Prime Minister at PMQs, urging a meeting on community cohesion, border security and the asylum system after the Prime Minister agreed to meet him.
Immigration Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attack and border security raised at Prime Minister's Questions Original release: Robinson Raises North Belfast Attack and Border Security with Prime… (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen raises serious concerns following RQIA report on Western Trust surgery pathways
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen voices serious concern after an RQIA inspection report on emergency surgical arrangements at the Western Trust, saying a temporary solution has lasted almost three years. He calls on the Trust to implement the report's recommendations and on the Department of Health to fund…
Health Issue: RQIA inspection report on Western Trust emergency surgery arrangements Original release: Cullen raises serious concerns following RQIA report on Western Trust surgery pathways (opens in a new tab)
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TUV praise Ballymena peaceful protest
TUV Ballymena councillor Matthew Armstrong praises a peaceful protest of hundreds at the Seven Towers Roundabout that demanded an end to open borders and immigration, and says media must give such protests fuller coverage to avoid violence being seen as the only way to be heard.
Immigration Justice and policing Issue: Ballymena protests following violence and attempted murder charge Original release: TUV praise Ballymena peaceful protest (opens in a new tab)
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Ignore Public Concerns on Immigration and the Crisis Will Deepen
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says politicians have failed the public on immigration, arguing that unmet public concerns let violence fill the void after Shankill Road disorder. He calls for genuine, accountable action on immigration and for controls on people crossing from the Irish Republic.
Immigration Justice and policing Issue: Shankill Road arson attack on migrant-owned shop Original release: Ignore Public Concerns on Immigration and the Crisis Will Deepen (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: SWAH staff frightened to speak out
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath says a latest RQIA report on Emergency General Surgery pathways at the South West Acute Hospital shows strained services and frightened staff. He calls on the Department of Health to stop managing decline at SWAH and listen to frontline workers and communities.
Health Issue: RQIA report on Emergency General Surgery pathways at SWAH Original release: McGrath: SWAH staff frightened to speak out (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Horrific scenes must never be repeated
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns the disorder in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland, calling it a racist pogrom that targeted innocent people. She blames toxic far-right elements online and some politicians' language, and appeals for calm and political leadership.
Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Hanna: Horrific scenes must never be repeated (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA thanked Stephen Ogilvie’s father, offered the family his full support and urged an end to false online posts about the victim. He will meet the Secretary of State and ask for a meeting with the family, and called for stronger border security and law‑and‑order measures.
Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Statement from Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Stand by our Health Workers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chamber MLA calls for overseas health and social care workers to be supported and protected after a night of disorder in Belfast following Monday’s barbaric knife attack, and thanks police for their personal risk.
Health Immigration Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Stand by our Health Workers (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Call for Urgent Trade Union Response to Pogrom
People Before Profit calls on the NIC-ICTU trade union body to act urgently over violence against migrants in Belfast after the Kinnaird Avenue attack, urging protests, community action and industrial stoppages to protect members. The party says recent racist attacks, including in Ballymena…
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Kinnaird Avenue attack and anti-migrant violence in North Belfast Original release: People Before Profit Call for Urgent Trade Union Response to Pogrom (opens in a new tab)
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Shameful scenes have no place on our streets – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns violence on North Belfast streets, describing attacks on family homes, businesses, cars and buses. He calls for the victim of an attempted murder to be supported and the perpetrator brought to justice.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Shameful scenes have no place on our streets – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Givan welcomes Court of Appeal judgment on Integrated Education
DUP Education Minister Paul Givan welcomes the Court of Appeal judgment upholding the High Court's dismissal of challenges to his decisions not to approve integrated status for Rathmore Primary School and Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College. He says the ruling confirms the 'reasonable numbers'…
Education Issue: Court of Appeal judgment on Rathmore and Bangor integrated status decisions Original release: Givan welcomes Court of Appeal judgment on Integrated Education (opens in a new tab)
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Farage and Far-right Grifters Have "Nothing to Offer" the North, Except Division
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll condemns a stabbing in North Belfast, praises those who intervened, and accuses Nigel Farage, Rupert Lowe and Elon Musk of exploiting the incident to stir up anti-migrant division.
Immigration Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Farage and Far-right Grifters Have "Nothing to Offer" the North, Except Division (opens in a new tab)
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DUP's Proposed 'Split' on Good Jobs Bill is a Wrecking Operation
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll accuses the DUP of a wrecking operation over its proposal to divide the Good Jobs Bill into two pieces of legislation, claiming business lobbying is behind it. He calls for the Bill to go to the Assembly immediately and in full, including trade union access…
Economy and employment Issue: DUP proposal to divide the Good Jobs Bill Original release: DUP's Proposed 'Split' on Good Jobs Bill is a Wrecking Operation (opens in a new tab)