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Time for Unionism to stand up, not lie down under EU rule
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Assembly vote on EU-related law, passed without cross-community support, leaves unionists choosing between staying in the Executive or refusing to take part. He cites a High Court ruling on the 'Safeguarding the Union' assurances and says unionists should not stay…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly democratic consent vote on Windsor Framework Articles 5-10 Original release: Time for Unionism to stand up, not lie down under EU rule (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MLAs oppose continued imposition of Protocol on Northern Ireland
The DUP says its MLAs set out a clear objection during the Assembly debate on the consent motion for Articles 5 to 10 of the NI Protocol. It claims the vote was rigged because cross-community consent was removed for the first time in Assembly history. Jonathan Buckley MLA led for the party.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly democratic consent vote on Windsor Framework Articles 5-10 Original release: DUP MLAs oppose continued imposition of Protocol on Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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‘Protocol mitigations allow us to seize on enormous economic potential’ – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes the Assembly vote to continue the Protocol and Windsor Framework mitigations, saying they protect against the worst Brexit impacts and preserve dual market access for businesses. He also calls for the north's position to be championed to attract investment…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Assembly democratic consent vote on Windsor Framework Articles 5-10 Original release: ‘Protocol mitigations allow us to seize on enormous economic potential’ – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Frew welcomes movement on Duty of Candour
DUP MLA Paul Frew welcomes the Health Minister's willingness to consider an individual duty of candour alongside an organisational one, and says the DUP backs a statutory duty for healthcare that targets deliberate withholding of information. He prefers the Department of Health to bring it forward…
Health Issue: Health Minister's shift on individual duty of candour in healthcare Original release: Frew welcomes movement on Duty of Candour (opens in a new tab)
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Public must have confidence in cervical screening procedures – Dodds
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds welcomes the Health Minister's pledge to look urgently into cervical screening concerns at the Belfast Trust, and wants reassurance across all Trust areas, including the new centralised screening lab contract.
Health Issue: Belfast Trust cervical screening lab accreditation withdrawal Assembly statement Original release: Public must have confidence in cervical screening procedures – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins asks health minister to consider signing up to early access programme for treatment for DMD
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins urges the health minister to consider joining the early access programme for Givinostat, a drug she says could ease severe symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and asks him to do all he can to secure access for patients.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Kimmins asks health minister to consider signing up to early access programme for treatment for DMD (opens in a new tab)
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Brownlee – Disclosing of private sexual materials a societal issue…
DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee says PSNI figures showing over 170 reports of disclosing private sexual images since 2020 show a societal issue that cannot be ignored. She calls for stronger prevention, support systems, enhanced legislation and awareness campaigns.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Brownlee – Disclosing of private sexual materials a societal issue… (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party reacts saying puberty blocker decision turns failure of our community into betrayal
Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn calls on the Executive to release the evidence behind its puberty blocker decision, now made indefinite after a temporary ban. He accuses the Executive parties of failing LGBTQ+ people over an equality strategy promised since 2007, and singles out Sinn Féin and…
Disability and equality Issue: Executive vote on indefinite ban on puberty blockers Original release: Green Party reacts saying puberty blocker decision turns failure of our community into betrayal (opens in a new tab)
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Windsor Framework remains only viable option to help navigate Brexit chaos, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the Windsor Framework is the only viable option to navigate Brexit, and confirms Alliance will vote to retain it in an Assembly vote, warning that removing it would increase instability.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly democratic consent vote on Windsor Framework Articles 5-10 Original release: Windsor Framework remains only viable option to help navigate Brexit chaos, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister's three-year plan seriously lacks detail, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says the Health Minister's three-year health and social care plan, announced in the Assembly, lacks detail and new content. She calls for a clear roadmap on delivering better outcomes and says reform of the health service is necessary.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health Minister's three-year health and social care plan announcement Original release: Health Minister's three-year plan seriously lacks detail, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Health plan must be deliverable
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Health Minister's new three-year health plan must be deliverable, warning it risks being a wish list given the Executive's trajectory and Department of Health funding. He calls for concrete, fully funded, time-bound measures and…
Health Issue: Health Minister's three-year health and social care plan announcement Original release: McGrath: Health plan must be deliverable (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon thanks Nexus on their 40th anniversary
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the Assembly's passing of a motion marking Nexus's 40th anniversary, praising its support for those affected by sexual abuse. She says she will keep working with the health minister and Nexus on a long-term plan to sustain specialist counselling.
Health Issue: Assembly motion marking Nexus 40th anniversary Original release: Dillon thanks Nexus on their 40th anniversary (opens in a new tab)
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Parties can make position clear on life-changing drugs
DUP MLA Peter Martin says an Executive vote to indefinitely extend the temporary ban on prescribing puberty blockers to children gives local parties a chance to state their position. He calls the move a cautious choice backed by medical experts and urges parties to show whether they follow expert…
Health Issue: Executive vote on indefinite ban on puberty blockers Original release: Parties can make position clear on life-changing drugs (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson - Reeves should raise rigged vote with EU
DUP East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to press the EU during her Brussels visit to dismantle barriers to trade across the Irish Sea. He claims the Democratic Consent vote on the Windsor Framework was rigged and says DUP MLAs will vote against its continuation.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Democratic Consent vote on the Windsor Framework continuation Original release: Wilson - Reeves should raise rigged vote with EU (opens in a new tab)
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The battle goes on
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says the DUP will vote against the Stormont arrangements on Tuesday, calling the Windsor Framework barriers to trade unacceptable and claiming the vote is rigged by Sinn Féin, Alliance and SDLP support. He also urges Unionists to co-operate ahead of the 2027 elections.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Democratic Consent vote on the Windsor Framework continuation Original release: The battle goes on (opens in a new tab)
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Egan presents petition on diagnosis and management of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes with Ehlers Danlos Support UK
Alliance MLA Connie Egan presented a petition to the Assembly, backed by Ehlers Danlos Support UK, urging the Health Minister to set up a dedicated diagnostic and treatment pathway for Ehlers‑Danlos syndromes across Northern Ireland.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition for Ehlers‑Danlos syndrome care pathway in NI Original release: Egan presents petition on diagnosis and management of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes with Ehlers Danlos Support UK (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister welcomes emergency hearing secured by Jamie Bryson
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes an emergency court hearing secured by Jamie Bryson challenging a consent motion due to be voted on at Stormont without cross-community consent. Allister says the vote breaches Belfast Agreement cross-community commitments and promised public consultation.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly democratic consent vote on Windsor Framework Articles 5-10 Original release: Jim Allister welcomes emergency hearing secured by Jamie Bryson (opens in a new tab)
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Allister responds after Government talks his Bill out
TUV Leader Jim Allister says he is disappointed the Labour Government talked out his Bill, which proposed solutions to post-Brexit arrangements, and thanks cross-unionist supporters. He says he will keep pressing on Protocol issues and calls the EU arrangements unsustainable.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Allister's Bill talked out by Labour Government Original release: Allister responds after Government talks his Bill out (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Sea Border Bill detached from reality
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says TUV Leader Jim Allister's private members' bill on the Irish Sea Border, debated in the Commons on Friday, is unrealistic and offers no solutions. She calls instead for work on people's concerns and remaining Brexit challenges, and says the SDLP will champion a…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Irish Sea Border Bill private members' bill Commons debate Original release: Hanna: Sea Border Bill detached from reality (opens in a new tab)
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7 in 7 Challenge congratulated through Commons motion
DUP MP Gregory Campbell congratulates rugby league player Kevin Sinfield on his 7 in 7 challenge of seven ultramarathons in seven days, raising money for Motor Neurone Disease, and says he has tabled a Commons motion marking it.
Other Disability and equality Original release: 7 in 7 Challenge congratulated through Commons motion (opens in a new tab)