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British government challenge to Clonoe inquest ruling deeply concerning – Mallaghan
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says the British Ministry of Defence's pre-action letter to the coroner, challenging the Clonoe inquest finding that the 1992 SAS killings of four men were unjustified, is troubling. He calls it a cynical move to deny families truth and justice and urges the British…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British Ministry of Defence challenge to Clonoe inquest ruling Original release: British government challenge to Clonoe inquest ruling deeply concerning – Mallaghan (opens in a new tab)
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Sun 23/3 1pm: UNITED AGAINST RACISM MARCH - Our Belfast Free From Racism
People Before Profit calls members to join the United Against Racism march in Belfast this Sunday, 23 March at 1pm, saying more than 100 community organisations and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions back the Our Belfast gathering against racism and fascism.
Disability and equality Issue: United Against Racism march Belfast 23 March 2025 Original release: Sun 23/3 1pm: UNITED AGAINST RACISM MARCH - Our Belfast Free From Racism (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will always be strong allies of the LGBTQIA+ community – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin equality spokesperson Carál Ní Chuilín MLA says the party will remain allies of LGBTQIA+ people after Belfast Pride excluded all Executive parties from this year's parade, calling it a backwards step and a missed opportunity.
Disability and equality Issue: Belfast Pride exclusion of Executive parties from 2025 parade Original release: Sinn Féin will always be strong allies of the LGBTQIA+ community – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance firmly committed to LGBTQIA+ equality, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson reaffirms his party's commitment to LGBTQIA+ rights after Belfast Pride chose to bar Executive parties from taking part this year.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Belfast Pride exclusion of Executive parties from 2025 parade Original release: Alliance firmly committed to LGBTQIA+ equality, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Executive Office must start acting on their commitments to Ethnic Equality Monitoring, says Alliance Representatives
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Stewart Dickson urge the First and deputy First Minister to move from pledges to legislation on Ethnic Equality Monitoring, pointing to a delayed Race Relations Order update that has yet to show any detail.
Disability and equality Issue: Ethnic Equality Monitoring legislation delay and Race Relations Order update Original release: Executive Office must start acting on their commitments to Ethnic Equality Monitoring, says Alliance Representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Developer contributions won’t solve wastewater crisis
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Original release: Durkan: Developer contributions won’t solve wastewater crisis (opens in a new tab)
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There can be no backsliding on human rights – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion says the EU‑UK partnership must not retreat from human‑rights standards, urging EU bodies, the Irish government and fellow MEPs to press the new British government to meet its obligations and address legacy justice for conflict victims.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Parliamentary Partnership Assembly on EU‑UK cooperation Original release: There can be no backsliding on human rights – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Government needs to listen on legacy: Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says the UK Government is talking to victims but not listening on dealing with the past, following a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee session. He also calls for equal pressure on the Irish Government to act, citing the lack of an Omagh bombing inquiry.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee session on legacy and dealing with the past Original release: Government needs to listen on legacy: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister must bring forward Irish Language Strategy – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan urges Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to publish the long-delayed Irish Language Strategy, which she says he is legally required to produce. She cites a party motion debated in the Assembly and says he has also refused to meet Conradh na Gaeilge.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish Language Strategy delay and Assembly motion Original release: Communities Minister must bring forward Irish Language Strategy – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Anti Fascist Rally in Belfast Thursday
People Before Profit says death threats scrawled on a West Belfast wall against MLA Gerry Carroll will not be tolerated, linking them to far-right activity and anti-migrant protests, and urges people to join an anti-fascism rally at Casement Park on Thursday at 7pm.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Death threats and graffiti against Gerry Carroll in Andersonstown Original release: Anti Fascist Rally in Belfast Thursday (opens in a new tab)
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The Chill Factor and Irish Signage
TUV says a LucidTalk survey commissioned by Analogical Research shows a "chill factor" among Unionists and Protestants towards Irish language street signs, with 88% of Unionist voters less likely to move to such a road. It claims the signs could drive ethnic cleansing and cut Unionist use of…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: LucidTalk survey on Irish signage and Unionist house-hunting and leisure centre use Original release: The Chill Factor and Irish Signage (opens in a new tab)
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Welfare system should always support those who need it most – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP challenges the Government's proposed Personal Independence Payment changes, saying they will cause anxiety, fail to account for fluctuating mental health needs, and calls on the Government to rethink them and give assurances to those affected.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Proposed UK welfare cuts including Personal Independence Payment eligibility changes Original release: Welfare system should always support those who need it most – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard welcomes Colum Marks findings
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes Policing Ombudsman findings that the investigation into the 1991 killing of Colum Marks by the RUC was lacking in independence and rigour. He says the family's long fight for the truth has been vindicated and pledges continued support for the Marks family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Policing Ombudsman findings on 1991 killing of Colum Marks Original release: Hazzard welcomes Colum Marks findings (opens in a new tab)
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‘Planned cuts to welfare are an attack on the most vulnerable’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns expected UK Labour government cuts of billions of pounds to welfare support for sick and disabled people, calling them cynical and disgraceful. He calls on the Communities Minister to tell London the party opposes the measures, which he says will…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Reported £5 billion welfare budget cuts by British Labour government Original release: ‘Planned cuts to welfare are an attack on the most vulnerable’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Government Must Review Benefits Decisions - Swann
UUP MP Robin Swann calls on the Labour Government to review the welfare decisions it announced today, arguing that its changes to disability benefits have caused confusion and fear among vulnerable people. He urges that any legislation avoid harming those with daily challenges.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Labour Government welfare reforms announcement March 2025 Original release: Government Must Review Benefits Decisions - Swann (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government's benefits move cruel and cowardly, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls the UK Government's proposed disability benefit changes cruel and cowardly, warning they would push more people into hardship, and urges it to listen to those affected. Alliance's Sian Mulholland says Alliance will call on the Communities Minister to outline…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Proposed UK welfare cuts including Personal Independence Payment eligibility changes Original release: UK Government's benefits move cruel and cowardly, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll Responds to Fascist Death Threats
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll responds to death threats and graffiti in Andersonstown that include a target symbol and initials of a fringe fascist group. He says the far right are isolated in West Belfast and calls on progressive forces and trade unions to unite and mobilise against…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Death threats and graffiti against Gerry Carroll in Andersonstown Original release: Gerry Carroll Responds to Fascist Death Threats (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood says Labour Government must stop balancing the books on backs of vulnerable people
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood accuses the UK Government of cutting welfare to balance the books, opposing proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment eligibility and support for those unable to work. She says the measures would push disabled people into hardship and add pressure on health and…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Proposed UK welfare cuts including Personal Independence Payment eligibility changes Original release: Eastwood says Labour Government must stop balancing the books on backs of vulnerable people (opens in a new tab)
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Progress on bilingual Gaeltacht Quarter road signage welcome – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes progress on a pilot scheme for bilingual road signs in west Belfast's Gaeltacht Quarter, after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said work is advancing. She also praises the minister's engagement with Conradh na Gaeilge on the signage.
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Gaeltacht Quarter bilingual road signage pilot scheme progress Original release: Progress on bilingual Gaeltacht Quarter road signage welcome – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Every Labour Election Pledge A Lie
People Before Profit's Gerry Harkin accuses Labour of betraying its Westminster election pledges, citing cuts to winter fuel payments and disability benefits and its stance on refugees and defence spending. He calls on Stormont parties to resist Westminster policies rather than facilitate them.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: Every Labour Election Pledge A Lie (opens in a new tab)