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Butler calls for common sense to prevail
UUP Deputy Leader and Lagan Valley MLA Robbie Butler calls on those organising or joining planned Belfast protests to end the disruption, after the Belfast Trust cancelled community services. He says the failings are political, not the fault of migrants.
Health Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast Health and Social Care Trust cancels community services due to planned city centre protests Original release: Butler calls for common sense to prevail (opens in a new tab)
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Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica & Cllr Áine Groogan meet with the PSNI amidst ongoing disorder following the racist attacks at the weekend in Belfast
Green Party Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica and Cllr Áine Groogan say they met the PSNI amid disorder after racist attacks in Belfast, and call for the Justice Minister to invest in frontline policing and restore community policing. Groogan urges political leaders to stop scapegoating migrant…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast racist attacks and ensuing disorder, August 2024 Original release: Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica & Cllr Áine Groogan meet with the PSNI amidst ongoing disorder following the racist attacks at the weekend in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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No place in our community for hate, says Long
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: No place in our community for hate, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: We all have responsibility to break politics of hate
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the recall of the Assembly should send a united message after racially motivated violence in Belfast, and calls for social media regulation, swift police action, house building and public service investment to tackle the hate.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast racially motivated criminal damage to businesses, Assembly recall call Original release: Eastwood: We all have responsibility to break politics of hate (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Families deserve full truth on Stakeknife
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says families of victims and survivors deserve the full truth on Stakeknife after MI5 reportedly found hundreds of new documents. He criticises MI5's failure to provide full disclosure to Operation Kenova and calls on the new UK Government to make disclosure a priority in…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: MI5 non-disclosure of material to Kenova Inquiry Original release: Durkan: Families deserve full truth on Stakeknife (opens in a new tab)
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The Dup Should Offer Leadership Not Victim Blaming
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin calls on DUP Infrastructure Minister Gordon Lyons to withdraw his remarks that the protesters' legitimate concerns should not be forgotten, after violence and racist intimidation in Belfast. Harkin calls the comments victim blaming and says the DUP…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Gordon Lyons remarks on Belfast racist protest Original release: The Dup Should Offer Leadership Not Victim Blaming (opens in a new tab)
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Stand Up To The Fascists – Belfast Marches On Saturday
People Before Profit and Gerry Carroll MLA call for a mass anti‑racism movement and announce a ‘Belfast Welcomes Diversity’ march on Saturday, urging thousands to reclaim Belfast streets after far‑right protesters attacked migrant shops.
Disability and equality Issue: Far‑right attacks on Muslim‑owned shops in south Belfast Original release: Stand Up To The Fascists – Belfast Marches On Saturday (opens in a new tab)
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‘Disgraceful that MI5 withheld information from Kenova Inquiry’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says it is disgraceful that MI5 held back hundreds of pages of material from the Kenova Inquiry into British agents. He warns further delay to the Kenova report would deepen the anguish of families and calls for strict independent oversight of intelligence agencies in…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: MI5 non-disclosure of material to Kenova Inquiry Original release: ‘Disgraceful that MI5 withheld information from Kenova Inquiry’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston tables amendment defending right to peaceful protest against uncontrolled immigration
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston for North Antrim has tabled an amendment to a Northern Ireland Assembly motion defending peaceful protest against uncontrolled immigration. He says the amendment also condemns recent criminal damage and targeting of businesses, rejects racism, and calls for action on…
Immigration Disability and equality Issue: Assembly motion on recent unrest and protests following Southport murders Original release: Gaston tables amendment defending right to peaceful protest against uncontrolled immigration (opens in a new tab)
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BBC challenged on uncritical coverage of rap group glamourising Republican terror
TUV vice‑chairman and East Londonderry spokesperson Allister Kyle says BBC Radio Ulster news bulletins and the BBC NI website gave uncritical coverage of the ‘Kneecap’ film and a rap group that glorifies the IRA, calling the portrayal intolerable and announcing he will write to the BBC director and
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: BBC coverage of 'Kneecap' film and rap group Original release: BBC challenged on uncritical coverage of rap group glamourising Republican terror (opens in a new tab)
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Chronic underfunding of water infrastructure must be addressed, says McMurray
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Andy McMurray MLA calls for urgent investment in water and wastewater infrastructure after reports that over 1.2 million tonnes of raw sewage is discharged into the River Foyle yearly. He suggests mutualising NI Water so it can borrow to invest.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: River Foyle raw sewage discharge figures revealed Original release: Chronic underfunding of water infrastructure must be addressed, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Role of the Energy Regulator must include addressing climate change targets, says Honeyford.
Alliance spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for the Utility Regulator's remit to be widened to cover Net Zero targets, after a consultancy report warned Northern Ireland will miss its 2030 goals by at least two years. He urges the Economy Minister to publish a new Energy Strategy and faster…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Consultancy report warning Northern Ireland will miss 2030 Net Zero targets Original release: Role of the Energy Regulator must include addressing climate change targets, says Honeyford. (opens in a new tab)
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No place here for racist intimidation, says Boyle, condemning Ballyclare incident.
Alliance Ballyclare Alderman Lewis Boyle condemns a racially-motivated attack in Erskine Park, Ballyclare, where a house window and a parked vehicle were damaged by a thrown brick. He says there is no place for racism or intimidation and urges anyone with information to contact police or…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Ballyclare Erskine Park racially-motivated brick attack Original release: No place here for racist intimidation, says Boyle, condemning Ballyclare incident. (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll commends West Belfast residents for defending a migrant-owned shop on the Falls Road after a group of young people attacked it. He condemns the attack, appeals to young people to stop such attacks, and says migrants and minorities are welcome.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Falls Road migrant-owned business attack Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey slams further racist attacks
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist attacks in south Belfast, including an attack on a home, an assault on a man and an attempt to set fire to a business, and calls for those responsible to face the full force of the law.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast racist attacks on home, man and business Original release: Hargey slams further racist attacks (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone calls for immediate, coordinated action on Lough Neagh after Queen's University Belfast research found significant ecological and public health risks from blue-green algal blooms. He urges implementation of the Lough Neagh Action Plan protocols…
Environment and climate Health Issue: Queen's University Belfast Lough Neagh algal bloom research Original release: McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research (opens in a new tab)
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Far Right Agitators From Dublin Marching With Loyalist Paramilitaries Shows Who The Far Right Are Says People Before Profit
People Before Profit says far-right agitators from Dublin marching alongside loyalist paramilitaries in Belfast shows who the far right are. Bríd Smith TD urges unions and civil society to mobilise in large numbers and asks the Irish Congress of Trade Unions to organise a national demonstration.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Dublin far‑right agitators marching with loyalist paramilitaries in Belfast Original release: Far Right Agitators From Dublin Marching With Loyalist Paramilitaries Shows Who The Far Right Are Says People Before Profit (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes launch of project to tackle blue-green algae
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the launch of a research project seeking ways to tackle toxic algae in waterways, describing it as a key part of the Lough Neagh plan and urging continued action as blooms return.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue-green algae research project launch on Lough Neagh Original release: Brogan welcomes launch of project to tackle blue-green algae (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill speaks to Chief Constable on racist attacks
Sinn Féin's First Minister Michelle O'Neill says she spoke to PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher after racist violence in Belfast, calling for PSNI and An Garda Síochána co-operation so those responsible face the full force of the law.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast disorder following weekend rallies, August 2024 Original release: O’Neill speaks to Chief Constable on racist attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Desecration of Ballycastle War Memorial
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston condemns the desecration of Ballycastle War Memorial, where poppy wreaths and planted flowers were destroyed. He says he has asked the council to clean up immediately and challenged the PSNI to check CCTV, and appeals for anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Desecration of Ballycastle War Memorial Original release: Desecration of Ballycastle War Memorial (opens in a new tab)