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86 more holes in the Donaldson deal
TUV leader Jim Allister says a written Assembly answer from the DUP Economy Minister lists 86 EU laws still affecting his department, which he says are beyond the reach of the Stormont Brake. He singles out the EU Customs Code as the most constitutionally damaging, claiming it underpins the Irish…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Economy Minister's Assembly answer on 86 EU laws affecting his department Original release: 86 more holes in the Donaldson deal (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for gender pay gap reporting in Belfast City Council
Alliance councillors, through South Belfast Councillor Tara Brooks, call for Belfast City Council to lead by adopting transparent methods for recording and reporting the gender pay gap, noting Northern Ireland has no legal obligation to do so.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Alliance calls for gender pay gap reporting in Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey owes apology to fellow unionists
TUV leader Jim Allister says DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson should apologise to fellow unionists and withdraw his Commons claim that he was threatened, now that no criminal threat has been found. Allister says the claim was aimed at linking opponents of the Windsor Framework to the alleged threat.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's Commons claim of a threat, found to be no criminal threat Original release: Sir Jeffrey owes apology to fellow unionists (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “no legal or political basis for Joint Authority ”
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes a Humble Address laid in Parliament affirming Northern Ireland's place in the UK, saying it lets MPs back devolution's restoration and reject any legal or political basis for Joint Authority.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Parliamentary address on the Windsor Framework and Protocol damage Original release: Robinson – “no legal or political basis for Joint Authority ” (opens in a new tab)
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As Sinn Fein turbo charges the all-Ireland economy, where is the promised counter action of Donaldson deal?
TUV leader Jim Allister accuses Sinn Fein of pushing the all-Ireland economy forward, pointing to a Stormont economy minister's remarks and a Republic of Ireland minister's joint funding work with the Sinn Fein finance minister. He asks where the promised legislation under the Donaldson deal is…
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Original release: As Sinn Fein turbo charges the all-Ireland economy, where is the promised counter action of Donaldson deal? (opens in a new tab)
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Meaningless address in Parliament does nothing to address damage to the Union
TUV leader Jim Allister says the UK government's address to Parliament on the Windsor Framework is meaningless, since it is not legislation and does nothing to undo Protocol damage or restore Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market. He says it does not change the suspension of…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Parliamentary address on the Windsor Framework and Protocol damage Original release: Meaningless address in Parliament does nothing to address damage to the Union (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MLAs welcome commitment to sign language legislation
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Kellie Armstrong welcome the Communities Minister's pledge to bring forward sign language legislation as a priority, with Bradshaw criticising the 21-year wait for it.
Disability and equality Issue: Communities Minister commitment on sign language legislation at Assembly Question Time Original release: Alliance MLAs welcome commitment to sign language legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Get Organised Against Racism – Stand Together
People Before Profit says racism and fascist violence are rising in Ireland and calls for them to be stopped. It accuses groups including the National Party and Irish Freedom Party of redirecting anger over housing and living costs onto migrants and other minorities, and urges students to stand…
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Get Organised Against Racism – Stand Together (opens in a new tab)
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First Minister again fails to rule out resigning from office
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says First Minister Michelle O'Neill has not committed to serving a full mandate or ruling out collapsing power sharing, and that his written request on a nuclear veto remains unanswered. He says the SDLP will pursue reform of the institutions.
Constitutional affairs Issue: First Minister Michelle O'Neill questioned on ruling out collapsing power sharing Original release: First Minister again fails to rule out resigning from office (opens in a new tab)
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TUV deplores price Donaldson Deal pays for power with Sinn Fein
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Donaldson Deal is losing support as DUP figures reject it, and argues it endorses EU law, an Irish Sea border and abandons DUP pledges, leaving Northern Ireland no longer a full part of the UK.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson Deal reaction and Stormont Brake criticism Original release: TUV deplores price Donaldson Deal pays for power with Sinn Fein (opens in a new tab)
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Lord Empey Addresses North Down Ulster Unionists
UUP peer Lord Reg Empey says the DUP's return to Stormont has not achieved its stated aims on the Irish Sea border, the European Court of Justice role or EU legislation, and calls the deal's basis false. He also claims Boris Johnson first proposed an Irish Sea border in 2019 and that the DUP…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP return to Stormont and Windsor Framework deal in the Lords Original release: Lord Empey Addresses North Down Ulster Unionists (opens in a new tab)
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‘Trivergence’ is product of surrender of sovereignty to EU
TUV leader Jim Allister says 'Trivergence', discussed at the Windsor Framework committee, shows the Stormont Brake would still leave Northern Ireland under old EU law, reflecting the UK's surrender of sovereignty over goods laws. He argues this makes objecting to new EU laws less attractive and…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Trivergence discussion at Windsor Framework committee on Stormont Brake Original release: ‘Trivergence’ is product of surrender of sovereignty to EU (opens in a new tab)
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No ‘united Ireland’ clarification from RCN after 6 months
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the Royal College of Nursing has not responded, after six months, to his letter asking whether General Secretary Pat Cullen's reunification remarks at a West Belfast Festival event reflected the College's position. He says the question should now be aired publicly.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Pat Cullen reunification remarks at West Belfast Festival event Original release: No ‘united Ireland’ clarification from RCN after 6 months (opens in a new tab)
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Minister confirms Donaldson Deal leaves Irish Sea border untouched – Well done Jeffrey!
TUV leader Jim Allister says a DAERA ministerial answer to his Assembly Question confirms the Donaldson Deal has made no change to the Irish Sea border. He accuses Sir Jeffrey Donaldson of exaggerating and points to continuing border post construction.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Minister's Assembly answer on Donaldson Deal impact on Irish Sea border Original release: Minister confirms Donaldson Deal leaves Irish Sea border untouched – Well done Jeffrey! (opens in a new tab)
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QUB must challenge antisemitism: Brett
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett condemns the projection of an antisemitic slogan onto Queen's University's Lanyon Building and calls for a full investigation into the incident, including whether staff were involved. He also calls for a clear condemnation statement from the University and for…
Disability and equality International affairs Issue: Antisemitic projection onto Queen's University Lanyon Building Original release: QUB must challenge antisemitism: Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President and Vice President meet with the Taoiseach and Tánaiste
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD and Vice President Michelle O'Neill MLA say they met the Taoiseach and Tánaiste in Dublin to press for the North-South Ministerial Council to meet as a priority. They also call for cross-border infrastructure investment, including the A5, Casement Park and…
Constitutional affairs Infrastructure and transport Issue: Sinn Féin meeting with Taoiseach and Tánaiste on North-South Ministerial Council Original release: Sinn Féin President and Vice President meet with the Taoiseach and Tánaiste (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson Deal a fraud and a deceit
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Donaldson Deal is a fraud, claiming it has not restored Northern Ireland's place in the UK, removed the Irish Sea border or returned control of laws, and calls it a surrender.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP deal with the government on the Windsor Framework Original release: Donaldson Deal a fraud and a deceit (opens in a new tab)
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Trader Support Service confirms NI being treated as EU territory
TUV party chairman Keith Ratcliffe says a Trader Support Service email to businesses bringing goods from Great Britain confirms Northern Ireland is treated as EU territory, with goods classed as EU rather than UK. He argues this encourages exports via the Republic instead of Great Britain…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Trader Support Service email confirming Northern Ireland treated as EU territory Original release: Trader Support Service confirms NI being treated as EU territory (opens in a new tab)
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TUV – No Sea Border denied place on Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee
TUV leader Jim Allister says his party was shut out of the Assembly's Windsor Framework scrutiny committee after the main parties divided up committee seats, calling the exclusion scandalous given almost 8% of voters backed TUV – No Sea Border.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly committee seats allocation excluding TUV from Windsor Framework scrutiny committee Original release: TUV – No Sea Border denied place on Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Equality Commission contradicts Govt on Rwanda Bill
TUV leader Jim Allister says the government-appointed Equality Commission has contradicted claims that the Rwanda Bill will apply equally in Northern Ireland and GB, arguing Protocol Article 2 gives asylum seekers protections that will stymie it there. He says the Donaldson Deal failed to address…
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission statement on Rwanda Bill application in Northern Ireland Original release: Equality Commission contradicts Govt on Rwanda Bill (opens in a new tab)