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Givan response to DUP poll slide highlights his party’s problem
TUV deputy leader Cllr Ron McDowell says Paul Givan's Belfast Telegraph comments on DUP polling decline reveal his party's problems, arguing the DUP lacks a mandate for power-sharing under a Sinn Féin First Minister and has broken election promises.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Givan Belfast Telegraph comments on DUP polling slump Original release: Givan response to DUP poll slide highlights his party’s problem (opens in a new tab)
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TUV warns again of the powers of Irish Language Commissioner
TUV leader Jim Allister warns that the Irish Language Commissioner, reportedly due to be confirmed within weeks, will have statutory powers to set standards for every public authority and that DUP ministers cannot block them. He contrasts these with the weaker Ulster Scots and Ulster British…
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Appointment of Northern Ireland's first Irish Language Commissioner Original release: TUV warns again of the powers of Irish Language Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
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New road scheme a boost for south Armagh – Finnegan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan welcomes a £680,000 road improvement scheme on Culloville Road in Crossmaglen, announced by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, with works starting 27 August and completion due by 31 October.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Culloville Road Crossmaglen road improvement scheme announcement Original release: New road scheme a boost for south Armagh – Finnegan (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan welcomes Mid Ulster wastewater investment
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes a £3.6 million upgrade to Bellaghy's wastewater system, announced alongside Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, and says it will open up new connections. He blames years of underinvestment on British government cuts and says he will keep working with the…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Bellaghy wastewater system £3.6 million investment announcement Original release: Mallaghan welcomes Mid Ulster wastewater investment (opens in a new tab)
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Muir’s Anti-Farming Tantrum Won’t Save Lough Neagh – TUV
TUV chairman and agriculture spokesman Councillor Allister Kyle accuses Agriculture Minister Muir of resisting criticism over his Nutrients Action Programme and blaming others for Lough Neagh's pollution. He says farmers have already made changes and calls for them to be treated as partners…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Nutrients Action Programme response and Lough Neagh pollution blame Original release: Muir’s Anti-Farming Tantrum Won’t Save Lough Neagh – TUV (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín encourages Hunger Strike Commemoration attendance
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín urges supporters from across the island to join this weekend's hunger strike commemoration events in Belfast, including the Sunday main parade ending at Milltown Cemetery with Mary Lou McDonald speaking. She says the 1981 sacrifice helped bring about change and that…
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: National Hunger Strike Commemoration Belfast August 2025 Original release: Ní Chuilín encourages Hunger Strike Commemoration attendance (opens in a new tab)
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Protecting our environment must continue to be a priority for Executive – Finnegan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan says protecting the environment and tackling challenges at Lough Neagh must remain a priority for the Executive, after the return of blue-green algae. She calls for continued work on the Lough Neagh Action Plan and a workable Nutrients Action Programme engaging farmers.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae bloom Original release: Protecting our environment must continue to be a priority for Executive – Finnegan (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Executive must play its part in assisting sick and injured children from Gaza – Kearney
Sinn Féin chairperson and South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney calls on the Northern Executive to help evacuate sick and injured children from Gaza who need urgent medical treatment. He also calls for the blockade to end and for humanitarian aid to be allowed into the Strip.
International affairs Health Issue: Executive assistance for sick and injured children from Gaza Original release: Northern Executive must play its part in assisting sick and injured children from Gaza – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes movement on allowing Palestinian children medical treatment in NI
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw welcomes progress on plans to permit injured Palestinian children to travel to Northern Ireland for urgent medical treatment.
Health International affairs Issue: Allowing injured Palestinian children medical treatment in Northern Ireland Original release: Bradshaw welcomes movement on allowing Palestinian children medical treatment in NI (opens in a new tab)
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New Public Appointments Commissioner welcome but long overdue, says Dickson
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA welcomes the appointment of Claire Keatinge as Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland but says the delay was long overdue. He calls on the Executive Office to explain the delays and give assurances they will not be…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Claire Keatinge appointed Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland Original release: New Public Appointments Commissioner welcome but long overdue, says Dickson (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister failing people on Universal Credit, says Armstrong
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA says the Health Minister has not yet amended the 'Help with Health and Travel Costs' legislation so Universal Credit claimants receive automatic entitlement, as already applies elsewhere in the UK. She urges the Minister to make the change.
Health Social security and welfare Issue: Help with Health and Travel Costs Universal Credit automatic entitlement legislation Original release: Health Minister failing people on Universal Credit, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Burning of 5G masts must stop – Beattie
Sinn Féin councillor Ciaran Beattie condemns the latest arson attack on a 5G mast, which was set alight on Friday evening in west Belfast. He says the masts keep homes and services connected, calls for the campaign against them to end, and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Arson attack on 5G mast in west Belfast Original release: Burning of 5G masts must stop – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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TUV responds to LucidTalk poll
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says a LucidTalk poll shows rising public support for his party, which he credits to opposing any sea border and pressing for full UK citizenship. He accuses rivals of spreading falsehoods about the Windsor Framework and Stormont's return.
Constitutional affairs Issue: LucidTalk opinion poll published August 2025 Original release: TUV responds to LucidTalk poll (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin committed to protecting Lough Neagh – Mallaghan
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says immediate steps are needed to tackle blue-green algae in Lough Neagh after visiting the lough with fisherman Gary McErlain. He calls for agencies to set out short-term actions alongside longer-term water quality measures.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae bloom Original release: Sinn Féin committed to protecting Lough Neagh – Mallaghan (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont botches new £7.5m link road in Ballymena
TUV MP Jim Allister says the £7.5m St Patrick's Link Road in Ballymena cannot take buses, as Translink was not consulted, and asks the Departments of Communities and Infrastructure what they will do to fix it before the new college campus opens. TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he will demand answers…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: St Patrick's Link Road Ballymena bus access shortfall Original release: Stormont botches new £7.5m link road in Ballymena (opens in a new tab)
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Attacks on 5G masts threatening lives in our communities – McLaughlin
Sinn Féin councillor Ronan McLaughlin warns that repeated attacks on 5G masts, including one on the Glen Road, could cost lives by weakening phone signal in west Belfast. He calls for those responsible to face justice and be taken off the streets.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Attack on 5G mast on the Glen Road, Belfast Original release: Attacks on 5G masts threatening lives in our communities – McLaughlin (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcome legal challenge to stop Civil Service Pride activism
TUV Equality Spokeswoman Ann McClure welcomes a legal challenge by a Christian campaign group against Civil Service involvement in Pride events in Great Britain. She says civil servants should serve the public rather than political causes and hopes the case sets a precedent for Northern Ireland.
Disability and equality Issue: Legal challenge to Civil Service participation in Great Britain Pride events Original release: TUV welcome legal challenge to stop Civil Service Pride activism (opens in a new tab)
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Restoring hope: A case for Northern Ireland’s future in the United Kingdom - Mike Nesbitt, Ulster Unionist Party Leader
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt argues Northern Ireland is better served remaining in the United Kingdom, citing the 1998 Belfast Agreement's protection of its constitutional status and claiming Brexit shows constitutional change can be destabilising. He also challenges 'pure Brits and pure Gaels'…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Restoring hope: A case for Northern Ireland’s future in the United Kingdom - Mike Nesbitt, Ulster Unionist Party Leader (opens in a new tab)
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Harpur welcomes Carryduff regeneration plans
Alliance Councillor Jamie Harpur, Vice Chair of Lisburn and Castlereagh's Regeneration and Growth Committee, welcomes the launch of public consultation on the Public Realm Project in Carryduff. He says it covers pedestrian crossings at the roundabout, better park access, and easier pavements, and…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Carryduff Public Realm Project consultation launch Original release: Harpur welcomes Carryduff regeneration plans (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or hate in society – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deidre Hargey condemns racism, racist violence and intimidation as unacceptable and calls for it to stop immediately, after police probed an alleged attack on a migrant tied to vigilante groups. She says she has written to the Justice Minister offering joint work with her and police…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI probe into alleged attack on migrant linked to vigilante groups Original release: No place for racism or hate in society – Hargey (opens in a new tab)