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‘Opportunity for new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the new Labour government in London offers an opportunity to reset relations with Ireland and Europe, and welcomes its commitment to begin repealing the Legacy Act.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Repeal of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 Original release: ‘Opportunity for new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston takes up North Antrim MLA seat
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston, co-opted to the North Antrim Assembly seat after Jim Allister's election to Westminster, says he will continue opposing the Sea Border, press for financial scrutiny, and campaign for transparency on abortion statistics in Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Timothy Gaston co-opted to North Antrim Assembly seat Original release: Gaston takes up North Antrim MLA seat (opens in a new tab)
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Conway-Walsh TD welcomes all party consensus on planning for Irish unity
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh welcomes cross-party consensus on planning for Irish unity after a Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement report on finance and economics. She calls on government to begin planning now, including a Green Paper and consultation with all…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Joint Committee report on finance and economics of constitutional change Original release: Conway-Walsh TD welcomes all party consensus on planning for Irish unity (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl
Alliance spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA says it is unacceptable that 120 children with SEN statements lack a confirmed September school place, after an EA briefing could not guarantee placements. She calls on the Education Minister to prioritise SEN reform and investment.
Education Disability and equality Issue: EA briefing on unplaced SEN pupils for September 2024 Original release: Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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As we move closer to the unification of our country, the voice of citizens in the north cannot be lost – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the voice of citizens in the north must not be lost as Ireland moves toward unification, speaking as newly elected Westminster MPs met Oireachtas counterparts. She calls for northern MPs to be allowed speaking rights in the Oireachtas.
Constitutional affairs Original release: As we move closer to the unification of our country, the voice of citizens in the north cannot be lost – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader congratulates new North Down MLA
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson congratulates Bangor West Councillor Peter Martin on his nomination to fill the Assembly seat vacated by Alex Easton after Easton's election as North Down MP. Robinson credits joint pro-Union campaigning and DUP support for the result.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Peter Martin nominated to fill North Down Assembly seat vacated by Alex Easton Original release: DUP Leader congratulates new North Down MLA (opens in a new tab)
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EU threat to dentistry in Northern Ireland grows
TUV leader Jim Allister MP warns that an amended EU regulation banning dental amalgam, due from 1 January 2025, could threaten NHS dentistry in Northern Ireland, and calls for urgent reassurance from Stormont and Westminster to the profession.
Health International affairs Issue: EU mercury regulation ban on dental amalgam publication in Official Journal Original release: EU threat to dentistry in Northern Ireland grows (opens in a new tab)
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New opportunities to foster positive relations between Britain and Ireland – McDonald
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says a meeting with new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer offers a chance to foster positive Britain-Ireland relations. She calls for fair funding for public services, Casement Park funding and an end to the Legacy Act.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: McDonald's meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Original release: New opportunities to foster positive relations between Britain and Ireland – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister will hopefully mark a new start for relationships, says Long.
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA describes her meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Parliament Buildings as positive and constructive, saying she hopes it signals a fresh start in relations between Belfast, London and Dublin. She says Alliance raised legacy, Windsor Framework implementation…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Alliance meeting with incoming UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Original release: New Prime Minister will hopefully mark a new start for relationships, says Long. (opens in a new tab)
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Now is the time for new beginnings: Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says he looks forward to meeting the Prime Minister at Parliament Buildings, welcomes Hilary Benn as Secretary of State and calls for working with the new government on investment and fair funding for public services. He also urges the Prime Minister to set out plans…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Prime Minister's visit to Northern Ireland July 2024 Original release: Now is the time for new beginnings: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Robust police action needed to end racist and sectarian intimidation – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, calls for robust police operations and prosecutions to end racist and sectarian intimidation in Antrim Town, including targeting of ethnic minority families in Ballycraigy and flags placed across the town centre.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Racist and sectarian intimidation in Antrim Town Ballycraigy estate Original release: Robust police action needed to end racist and sectarian intimidation – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - "I will never take our voters for granted"
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP thanks voters after the general election, pays tribute to outgoing MPs Ian Paisley and Paul Girvan, and pledges to pursue greater unity among Unionist voters following the result in Lagan Valley and North Down.
Constitutional affairs Issue: 2024 UK general election result in Northern Ireland Original release: Robinson - "I will never take our voters for granted" (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald on Westminster Election Results
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald thanks voters after the party won seven seats and 27 per cent of the vote in the Westminster election, and says it will seek a constructive relationship with the incoming Labour government, including on the Good Friday Agreement, Stormont House Agreement repeal…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: 2024 Westminster election – Sinn Féin becomes largest party in the north Original release: Statement from Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald on Westminster Election Results (opens in a new tab)
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Time to prepare and plan for a new future – McDonald
Sinn Féin Uachtarán Mary Lou McDonald TD says the Westminster election results, which made Sinn Fein the largest party in the north, signal a new future and urges the British government to end under‑funding of public services and the Executive.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: 2024 Westminster election – Sinn Féin becomes largest party in the north Original release: Time to prepare and plan for a new future – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Doug Beattie MC MLA, eve-of-poll message.
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA urges voters to back change at the Westminster election on 4 July, saying Northern Ireland wants change from those who only abstain or complain, and criticises Sinn Fein, the DUP and Alliance.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Doug Beattie MC MLA, eve-of-poll message. (opens in a new tab)
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Unionism has been failed by its MPs
TUV Strangford candidate Ron McDowell says DUP MPs failed unionism in the 2019-2024 Parliament by not speaking or opposing the November 2020 legislation removing Cross Community Consent from Stormont decision making, and calls on voters to consider this before 4 July.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Removal of Cross Community Consent from Stormont decision making legislation 2020 Original release: Unionism has been failed by its MPs (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin welcomes publication of Sinn Féin Easy Read Manifesto
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin says the party has published an easy read version of its Westminster election manifesto, making it accessible to people with disabilities and learning difficulties. She says it was produced with disabled people.
Disability and equality Issue: Sinn Féin easy read Westminster election manifesto publication Original release: Sheerin welcomes publication of Sinn Féin Easy Read Manifesto (opens in a new tab)
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Cynical abuse of process by DUP and Sinn Fein on verge of election
TUV West Tyrone Westminster candidate Stevan Patterson accuses the DUP and Sinn Féin of timing a monitoring round funding announcement to win votes days before polling. He says the money should have been allocated earlier, and questions the DUP's stance on Casement funding.
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Issue: Monitoring round funding announcement ahead of the 2024 general election Original release: Cynical abuse of process by DUP and Sinn Fein on verge of election (opens in a new tab)
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New poll shows 85% of people in Great Britain oppose foreign laws for any part of the UK – a core element of Windsor Framework
TUV leader Jim Alister welcomes a Whitestone Insight poll finding that 85% of GB adults, excluding don't knows, view foreign-made laws for part of the UK as unacceptable. He accuses the DUP of weak tactics over Stormont and urges voters to back TUV.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Whitestone Insight poll on Windsor Framework opposition in Great Britain Original release: New poll shows 85% of people in Great Britain oppose foreign laws for any part of the UK – a core element of Windsor Framework (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges Tesco on exclusion of Northern Ireland from Armed Forces Day offer
TUV candidate for Lagan Valley Lorna Smyth, an RAF veteran, writes to Tesco's Chief Executive urging it to reverse its decision to exclude Northern Ireland from its free breakfast offer for armed forces members on Armed Forces Day. She questions the decision and asks Tesco to revisit it.
Disability and equality Issue: Tesco Armed Forces Day free breakfast excludes Northern Ireland Original release: TUV challenges Tesco on exclusion of Northern Ireland from Armed Forces Day offer (opens in a new tab)