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It’s time to end austerity and invest in public services, says Tennyson
Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA urges the UK Government to abandon austerity and reprioritise investment, ahead of an Alliance Assembly motion on the issue. He also calls on the Finance Minister to produce an overdue Sustainability Plan with a new funding formula.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Alliance Assembly motion on austerity and public service funding Original release: It’s time to end austerity and invest in public services, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Long outlines proposed hate crime legislative provisions
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long sets out hate crime measures she plans to introduce before the mandate ends, including a statutory aggravation model in a Sentencing Bill and enhanced victim protections in a Victims Bill. She says a standalone Hate Crime Bill is not feasible given the reduced…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Justice Minister's written statement on hate crime legislation Original release: Long outlines proposed hate crime legislative provisions (opens in a new tab)
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PfG short on clear commitments: O’Toole
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says the draft Programme for Government contains few specific targets, citing no clear waiting list reduction target and no measures on Lough Neagh or Special Educational Needs backlogs. He calls for binding targets.
Health Issue: Draft Programme for Government launch Original release: PfG short on clear commitments: O’Toole (opens in a new tab)
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United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum
People Before Profit says a Dublin forum of United Against Racism, attended by around 150 people, heard speakers on far-right attacks on people of colour, deprivation on Dublin's Northside, and anti-Islamophobia campaigning. Workshops covered unions, countering the far right and social media.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum (opens in a new tab)
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Renewed call for Baby Loss Certificates to be introduced in Northern…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart renews her call for baby loss certificates to be introduced in Northern Ireland, following a Westminster Hall debate and an online petition. She urges the Health Minister to prioritise an optional scheme, which she says would align with England's rollout.
Health Issue: Westminster Hall debate on baby loss certificates Original release: Renewed call for Baby Loss Certificates to be introduced in Northern… (opens in a new tab)
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Personal Statement from Dr Stephen Farry
Alliance's Dr Stephen Farry announces he is stepping down as Deputy Leader, thanking party members for their trust over the past eight years. He says he remains committed to Alliance's vision, values and policies and is considering further public service opportunities.
Other Original release: Personal Statement from Dr Stephen Farry (opens in a new tab)
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TB and critical industry issues on agenda for DUP and UFU
DUP MP Carla Lockhart and MLA Michelle McIlveen, after meeting the Ulster Farmers' Union, call for Stormont and DAERA to implement the bTB eradication strategy outlined by former minister Edwin Poots, and for urgent action on the freeze on farm building planning applications.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: TB and critical industry issues on agenda for DUP and UFU (opens in a new tab)
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Local Olympic success celebrated in Commons motion
DUP MP Gregory Campbell marks Northern Ireland's success at the Paris Olympics in a Commons motion, citing six medallists and personal bests and calling for continued funding to build on that success for the future.
Other Issue: Paris Olympics Northern Ireland athletes Commons motion Original release: Local Olympic success celebrated in Commons motion (opens in a new tab)
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Resignation of Veterans Commissioner Raises Serious Concerns – Lord Elliott
Ulster Unionist Peer Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard voices serious concern over Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan's resignation, saying it is troubling he felt compelled to step down. He praises Kinahan's work for veterans and says the UUP will press the Northern Ireland Office for an urgent…
Other Issue: Danny Kinahan steps down as Veterans' Commissioner Original release: Resignation of Veterans Commissioner Raises Serious Concerns – Lord Elliott (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds welcomes opening of Belfast Grand Central Station
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA welcomes the opening of Belfast Grand Central Station, saying it will boost the regional economy and help tackle climate change. He calls for sustained investment in public transport.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Belfast Grand Central Station opening Original release: McReynolds welcomes opening of Belfast Grand Central Station (opens in a new tab)
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TUV calls for public inquiry into cervical cancer in the Southern Trust
TUV chairman and Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe calls for a statutory public inquiry into cervical cancer screening in the Southern Trust, after meeting the Health Minister with the Ladies with Letters group. He says questions put to the trust about the RC Path report went unanswered.
Health Issue: Southern Trust cervical cancer screening RC Path consulting report Original release: TUV calls for public inquiry into cervical cancer in the Southern Trust (opens in a new tab)
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Allister wins right to table Private Members Bill
TUV MP Jim Allister says he is delighted to be among the seven backbench MPs chosen in the Commons ballot to introduce a Private Members’ Bill this session, will consider its focus and intends to present it on 16 October 2024, adding he will update as it develops.
Other Issue: Commons Private Members' Bill ballot selection Original release: Allister wins right to table Private Members Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Services will suffer until Mental Health Strategy taken seriously
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says the Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan for 2024-25 lacks ambition, with few concrete actions set out, and says services such as ADHD and autism assessment are under strain. She will urge the Health Minister and Department to prioritise the strategy at…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan 2024-25 publication Original release: Services will suffer until Mental Health Strategy taken seriously (opens in a new tab)
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Allister welcomes PSNI climb down on LGBT training
TUV MP Jim Allister welcomes the PSNI's reversal of planned LGBT-only training for promotion examinations, and asks why the plan was permitted and whether the Equality Commission or the PSNI first raised the issue. He says the episode should end special treatment for the LGBT Network.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI LGBT Network promotion exam revision support email Original release: Allister welcomes PSNI climb down on LGBT training (opens in a new tab)
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Progress welcome but still long way to go in embracing renewable energy, says Honeyford.
Alliance energy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes 46% renewable electricity in the Department for the Economy's consumption and generation report but says progress has practically stopped. He calls for urgent planning reform to stop investment being lost to delays.
Environment and climate Issue: Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation of Northern Ireland report 2024 Original release: Progress welcome but still long way to go in embracing renewable energy, says Honeyford. (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood calls for further investment in blood cancer treatment, following Blood Cancer UK’s report
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls for further investment in blood cancer treatment after Blood Cancer UK's Action Plan report, urging better facilities, workforce and patient support across the UK. She also says she has asked the current and former Health Ministers for a regional blood cancer and…
Health Issue: Blood Cancer UK Action Plan report on blood cancer survival Original release: Eastwood calls for further investment in blood cancer treatment, following Blood Cancer UK’s report (opens in a new tab)
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Public still none the wiser on Executive plans after staged press conference: O’Toole
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says the Executive has still not published clear Programme for Government plans or targets after a staged press conference on outline aspirations. He calls for specific targets, actions and timescales, including on reducing waiting lists.
Health Issue: Executive Programme for Government outline aspirations press conference Original release: Public still none the wiser on Executive plans after staged press conference: O’Toole (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes expresses condolences following ‘tragic’ death of care worker
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes expresses condolences to the family of care worker Anu Okusanya, who died in hospital after collapsing while trying to raise the alarm over an attack in Newry. He condemns racist violence and intimidation against migrant workers.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Death of care worker Anu Okusanya after Newry attack Original release: Hughes expresses condolences following ‘tragic’ death of care worker (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI corrupt their own promotion process
TUV MP Jim Allister says the PSNI has corrupted its promotion process by backing an LGBT+ Network offer of exam coaching that excludes straight officers, after the Equality Commission commented on the scheme. He says the PSNI is inviting a discrimination complaint and should stop facilitating the…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI LGBT Network promotion exam revision support email Original release: PSNI corrupt their own promotion process (opens in a new tab)
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Austerity a political choice we cannot inflict on our people, says Eastwood, during maiden speech.
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood, in her maiden Westminster speech, says austerity is a political choice people should not be forced to bear, and pushes for cancer survival rates to be prioritised after her husband's diagnosis.
Social security and welfare Health Issue: Sorcha Eastwood maiden speech in UK Parliament Original release: Austerity a political choice we cannot inflict on our people, says Eastwood, during maiden speech. (opens in a new tab)