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Gerry Kelly announces decision he will not contest the next Assembly election
Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly, North Belfast MLA, says he will step away from candidacy and retire at next year's Assembly election after serving since 1998. Michelle O'Neill pays tribute and says he will remain a valued Republican activist.
Other Constitutional affairs Issue: Gerry Kelly retirement announcement ahead of next Assembly election Original release: Gerry Kelly announces decision he will not contest the next Assembly election (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin leadership urges British Secretary of State to change approach
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and deputy leader Michelle O'Neill MLA say they urged incoming Secretary of State Chris Bryant MP to change the Labour government's approach on funding, legacy, Stormont reform and Irish unity. O'Neill says the Executive is underfunded and calls for devolved…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Féin phone call with incoming Secretary of State Chris Bryant Original release: Sinn Féin leadership urges British Secretary of State to change approach (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader Responds to Departure of Secretary of State Hilary Benn
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP thanks Hilary Benn for his time as Northern Ireland Secretary and wishes him well, while noting past disagreements over legacy and the Windsor Framework. He urges his successor to work constructively with all parties and to strengthen Northern Ireland's place in the UK.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Hilary Benn departure as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: DUP Leader Responds to Departure of Secretary of State Hilary Benn (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes first bilingual directional signs erected in the heart of the Gaeltacht quarter
West Belfast MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the start of installing new bilingual road signs and road markings across the Gaeltacht Quarter in west Belfast, calling the first directional signs a milestone and crediting Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for the investment.
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Gaeltacht Quarter bilingual road signage installation begins Original release: Reilly welcomes first bilingual directional signs erected in the heart of the Gaeltacht quarter (opens in a new tab)
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Will Andy Burnham be a Prime Minister for all of the UK?
TUV says Andy Burnham must show he will govern for every part of the UK, calling on the new Prime Minister to address Northern Ireland's disenfranchisement and to scrap the Protocol arrangements, which it claims leave goods movements from Britain subject to customs checks.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Andy Burnham becoming British Prime Minister Original release: Will Andy Burnham be a Prime Minister for all of the UK? (opens in a new tab)
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McDonald hopes new British Prime Minister shows courage and imagination as referendums on Irish Unity approach
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham should bring courage and imagination to relations with Ireland, calling for Good Friday Agreement commitments, including an Irish unity referendum, to be honoured in full.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Andy Burnham becoming British Prime Minister Original release: McDonald hopes new British Prime Minister shows courage and imagination as referendums on Irish Unity approach (opens in a new tab)
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‘Women’s Voices, Hopes for a New Ireland’ book to be launched by Mary Lou McDonald TD
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘Women’s Voices, Hopes for a New Ireland’ book to be launched by Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister must prioritise sustainable funding for NI and reform of the political institutions, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA calls on incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prioritise sustainable funding for Northern Ireland, which she says is underfunded compared with Scotland and Wales, and to reform the political institutions to prevent future power-sharing collapses.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Andy Burnham becoming British Prime Minister Original release: New Prime Minister must prioritise sustainable funding for NI and reform of the political institutions, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Reform proposal demonstrates shocking ignorance of protections for Irish language – Reilly
Sinn Féin Irish Language Spokesperson Aisling Reilly MLA condemns a Reform UK amendment tabled in the British Parliament that would have criminalised publishing election material in Irish, saying it shows ignorance of Northern Ireland's protections for the language.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Reform UK Westminster amendment restricting election material to English or Welsh Original release: Reform proposal demonstrates shocking ignorance of protections for Irish language – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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West Tyrone MP calls for the Department of Health to follow England’s lead on newborn SMA screening
West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley urges the Department of Health to adopt newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy, citing England’s recent rollout and arguing early diagnosis can dramatically improve outcomes for affected children.
Health Disability and equality Issue: England introduces newborn SMA screening programme Original release: West Tyrone MP calls for the Department of Health to follow England’s lead on newborn SMA screening (opens in a new tab)
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Burnham must break with Starmer’s failed agenda - Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges Andy Burnham, newly elected Labour leader, to break decisively with the Starmer government's agenda, calling for a commitment to the Union, lower taxes, border security, restored UK internal market status for Northern Ireland and higher defence spending.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Andy Burnham becoming Leader of the Labour Party Original release: Burnham must break with Starmer’s failed agenda - Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill comments on Andy Burnham becoming British Prime Minister
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill says she wishes Andy Burnham well as he becomes British Prime Minister and is ready to work constructively with him. She calls for a different approach from the British Government, criticises past policies on public services and the cost of living, and…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Andy Burnham becoming British Prime Minister Original release: Michelle O’Neill comments on Andy Burnham becoming British Prime Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Kyle Condemns Welsh Government’s Refusal to Recognise Northern Ireland
Constitutional affairs Original release: Kyle Condemns Welsh Government’s Refusal to Recognise Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows calls for Executive awareness campaign on Clare's Law
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA urges the First Minister, deputy First Minister and Justice Minister to launch a large‑scale public awareness campaign about Clare’s Law and to publicise support services for domestic‑abuse victims.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Clare’s Law public awareness campaign request Original release: Burrows calls for Executive awareness campaign on Clare's Law (opens in a new tab)
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Burnham's first 50 days will show whether Northern Ireland sits at the top of his in-tray or the bottom
Ulster Unionist South Antrim MP Robin Swann says Andy Burnham’s first 50 days, especially his Treasury, Northern Ireland Office and Defence appointments, will shape Northern Ireland’s financial settlement, executive reform and forthcoming legislation, and urges MPs to scrutinise his agenda.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Andy Burnham becoming British Prime Minister Original release: Burnham's first 50 days will show whether Northern Ireland sits at the top of his in-tray or the bottom (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein MEP isn’t prepared to speak in Irish
TUV Strangford candidate Jonathan Jackson says Sinn Fein uses Irish for political points rather than out of love for the language, citing SDLP-free criticism of MEP Lynn Boylan switching to English in a European Parliament committee. He warns Irish language commissioner Pol Deeds may push costly…
Disability and equality Issue: Lynn Boylan switches to English in European Parliament committee Original release: Sinn Fein MEP isn’t prepared to speak in Irish (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Reform's attack on Irish shows what a Farage future means for the North
SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA condemns a Reform UK move to restrict election publications to English or Welsh, which he says would expose Irish-language campaigners to criminal sanctions. He calls the proposal absurd and offensive and says it shows Reform neither understands…
Disability and equality Issue: Reform UK Westminster amendment restricting election material to English or Welsh Original release: McGlone: Reform's attack on Irish shows what a Farage future means for the North (opens in a new tab)
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Sorca Clarke TD commends Nikki’s walking challenge and renews call for better dual diagnosis services
Sinn Féin's Sorca Clarke TD commends advocate Nikki's walking challenge for highlighting gaps in services for people with dual diagnosis of mental ill-health and substance misuse. She says the Government rejected Sinn Féin's amendments to the Mental Health Act 2026 that would have recognised dual…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Mental Health Act 2026 dual diagnosis amendments rejected by Government Original release: Sorca Clarke TD commends Nikki’s walking challenge and renews call for better dual diagnosis services (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: We must challenge misogyny and racism wherever we see it
SDLP Leader and MP for Belfast South and Mid Down Claire Hanna condemns misogynistic and racist graffiti in the Sandy Row area, including messages supporting Dominique Pelicot and abuse aimed at Gisèle Pelicot. She urges people not to dismiss it as harmless.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Sandy Row misogynistic and racist graffiti condemned Original release: Hanna: We must challenge misogyny and racism wherever we see it (opens in a new tab)
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McRandal condemns those behind racist graffiti in Holywood
Alliance Councillor Martin McRandal condemns racist graffiti scrawled on the Holywood promenade and sea wall, saying it does not represent most people in the town. He urges anyone with information to contact the police immediately.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti on Holywood promenade and sea wall Original release: McRandal condemns those behind racist graffiti in Holywood (opens in a new tab)