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Protocol parcels charge begins to bite
TUV's Keith Ratcliffe, a councillor and Newry and Armagh candidate, says a local firm now faces a £35 delivery charge on GB parts after a new EU duty on low-value parcels began. He blames the Irish Sea border and the Donaldson Deal for rising costs.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: New EU customs duty and ferry emissions charges from 1 July 2026 Original release: Protocol parcels charge begins to bite (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Farage stunt further debasement of Westminster politics
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says Nigel Farage's move to step down and force a by-election is a fresh low for Westminster, calling it a bid to sidestep scrutiny of his personal finances and urging him to let the standards investigation run its course. She argues North voters want action on everyday…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Nigel Farage resignation triggering Clacton by-election Original release: Hanna: Farage stunt further debasement of Westminster politics (opens in a new tab)
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Speech by Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP at 'Glasgow Twelfth'
DUP MP Gavin Robinson, speaking at the Glasgow Twelfth, says Scotland and Northern Ireland share a bond rooted in history and the Union. He argues that constitutional debate distracts from public services and that the Union is strengthened by success, and defends Orange Institution traditions…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Speech by Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP at 'Glasgow Twelfth' (opens in a new tab)
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Lessons in Liberty
TUV republishes a 2022 Centre for the Union article by Dr Dan Boucher marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, linking America's founding to Ulster's contribution and arguing the Irish Sea border exposes injustice in the UK's shared political heritage.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Lessons in Liberty (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Deal was conceived in the iniquity of Donaldson’s lies
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP should examine the Protocol-era deal it cemented under Jeffrey Donaldson, listing what he calls its damage, including EU customs rules, Irish Sea border checks, EU law in over 300 areas, and a Stormont brake he calls useless. He claims the deal is a disaster…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: DUP Deal was conceived in the iniquity of Donaldson’s lies (opens in a new tab)
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Scrap Irish Sea border and save a Billion
TUV leader Jim Allister says roughly £1 billion is being wasted on the Irish Sea border, citing £192m for border posts, £531m for the Trader Support Service, £122m in DAERA border costs and 221 funded staff, and calls for it to be scrapped to fund Stormont's request for more money.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Stormont Executive meeting with HMG seeking additional funding Original release: Scrap Irish Sea border and save a Billion (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray welcomes new Strategic Group to protect Mourne Mountains by DAERA Minister
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's establishment of a Strategic Group for the Mournes, chaired by the Minister with cross-departmental representatives and a Forever Mournes Partnership observer. He says a coordinated approach is needed to address parking…
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA Strategic Group established for the Mournes Original release: McMurray welcomes new Strategic Group to protect Mourne Mountains by DAERA Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland’s Presidency of the EU comes at defining time for Europe and for Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD sets out three priorities for Ireland's EU Council Presidency: preparing for Irish unity, standing up for workers and farmers, and defending military neutrality and peace. She urges the Government to open talks with European partners on constitutional change.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Ireland's EU Council Presidency commencement ceremony in Dublin Castle Original release: Ireland’s Presidency of the EU comes at defining time for Europe and for Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Northern Ireland must not be forgotten during EU Council Presidency
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges that Northern Ireland's place in Europe be considered during Ireland's EU Council Presidency, which began on Wednesday. She calls for outstanding Brexit issues to be addressed, European funding secured, and UK-Irish cooperation improved.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Ireland's EU Council Presidency commencement ceremony in Dublin Castle Original release: Hanna: Northern Ireland must not be forgotten during EU Council Presidency (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson Deal Continues to Damage Northern Ireland as New EU Rules Take Effect
TUV councillor and Newry and Armagh candidate Keith Ratcliffe says the DUP/Donaldson Deal is damaging Northern Ireland, citing new EU rules from 1 July: a €3 customs duty on low-value parcels, new steel movement arrangements and ferry emissions charges. He argues the Irish Sea Border remains in…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: New EU customs duty and ferry emissions charges from 1 July 2026 Original release: Donaldson Deal Continues to Damage Northern Ireland as New EU Rules Take Effect (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Endorse Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham
People Before Profit endorses Sharon Graham in the Unite general secretary election, citing her record on disputes and workplace organising, while criticising her stance on war, climate and Gaza. It urges members to back her over Simon Dubbins, whom it says would revive Unite's ties with Labour.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Unite general secretary election ballot Original release: People Before Profit Endorse Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham (opens in a new tab)
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Farmers were right on NAP, the hard work of delivery now falls to Muir
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA cautiously welcomes the revised Nutrients Action Programme published for consultation, but says delivery now rests with Minister Muir. He calls for the economic impact assessment to be published in full and says Northern Ireland Water, wastewater and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Revised Nutrients Action Programme published for consultation Original release: Farmers were right on NAP, the hard work of delivery now falls to Muir (opens in a new tab)
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‘The Light of a New Republic’ – Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald calls for a united 32‑County Republic and an end to British rule, urging investment in housing, health, equality and community support, in her address at the annual Wolfe Tone commemoration at Bodenstown.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Wolfe Tone commemoration at Bodenstown Original release: ‘The Light of a New Republic’ – Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Donaldson verdict must be a watershed moment
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says revelations after Jeffrey Donaldson's conviction should mark a watershed moment, questioning senior DUP figures' past vetoes on rights and education and their handling of Donaldson's private life. She calls for accountability and reforms including healthy…
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: BBC Spotlight programme on Jeffrey Donaldson allegations Original release: Hanna: Donaldson verdict must be a watershed moment (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP speech Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP, speaking at a future of these islands event, argues political leaders must shape change rather than react to it and says the SDLP wants a New and agreed Ireland. She calls for cross-party working and principles to plan for a New Ireland, and invites unionist…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: SDLP "Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change" event at The MAC Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP speech Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change (opens in a new tab)
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Another talking shop preaching to the converted.
UUP Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong MLA, writing in the News Letter, dismisses the SDLP's "Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change" event at The MAC in Belfast as a talking shop preaching to the converted. She says Northern Ireland will remain in the UK under the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement…
Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP "Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change" event at The MAC Original release: Another talking shop preaching to the converted. (opens in a new tab)
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Ten Years After Brexit, Northern Ireland Still Takes Orders from Brussels
TUV chairman Allister Kyle says Northern Ireland must wait until Monday for steel tariff rates, while Great Britain had its rates announced on Thursday, and claims this shows Northern Ireland still follows Brussels rules. He asks when the Brexit referendum will be honoured.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK steel tariff announcement and delayed Northern Ireland steel tariff rates Original release: Ten Years After Brexit, Northern Ireland Still Takes Orders from Brussels (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan welcomes major investment to tackle Lough Neagh water quality
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes €33 million of Shared Island funding for a water quality programme in the Lough Neagh catchment running to 2031. He says it must be matched by sustained delivery to safeguard the lough.
Environment and climate Public finance and taxation Issue: Shared Island funding for Lough Neagh water quality Original release: Mallaghan welcomes major investment to tackle Lough Neagh water quality (opens in a new tab)
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DUP in office on back of Donaldson’s Protocol lies
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP knew Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was misleading people about the Irish Sea border yet backed him and urged unionists to trust him, accusing the party of putting Stormont office ahead of honesty and entrenching the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Donaldson Protocol claims and DUP Stormont office Original release: DUP in office on back of Donaldson’s Protocol lies (opens in a new tab)
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Aiken calls for suspension of Windsor Framework implementation following delay to EU-UK talks
UUP Windsor Framework Spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA calls for the UK Government and EU to suspend further Windsor Framework implementation after EU-UK talks and the July summit were delayed. He cites border checks in Larne and Belfast, SPS checks, Maritime Emissions levies and a new parcels…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Delay to EU-UK summit and talks on Windsor Framework issues Original release: Aiken calls for suspension of Windsor Framework implementation following delay to EU-UK talks (opens in a new tab)