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Givan needs to reflect on division the DUP has brought to Unionism
TUV spokesperson accuses DUP leader Paul Givan of arrogance and of dividing Unionism, citing the 2021 Ulster Day declaration, his manifesto's Seven Tests pledge, and a High Court ruling on UK migrant-deterrent measures not applying to Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Paul Givan Belfast Telegraph attack on TUV over Unionist division Original release: Givan needs to reflect on division the DUP has brought to Unionism (opens in a new tab)
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Executive Parties are ‘Climate Chancers’ - Green Party leader
Green Party leader says the Executive parties are "climate chancers", but the release text provided contains only a press contact line and no further detail on the specific policy or decision involved.
Environment and climate Public finance and taxation Original release: Executive Parties are ‘Climate Chancers’ - Green Party leader (opens in a new tab)
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Foreign Secretary comments reveal extent of UK sovereignty handover to Brussels
TUV councillor Jonathan McCauley says Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron's Gibraltar comments show the UK has handed sovereignty over Northern Ireland to Brussels, citing the Protocol's lack of a termination clause and EU court primacy over legacy and Rwanda legislation.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron's comments on Gibraltar treaty sovereignty Original release: Foreign Secretary comments reveal extent of UK sovereignty handover to Brussels (opens in a new tab)
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Audit Office report highlights reality of Sea Border
TUV Carrick Councillor David Clarke says the Audit Office report shows the Irish Sea border will continue, with permanent border inspection posts due by 2025, contrary to DUP leader Gavin Robinson's claim that all checks will be removed in the autumn.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Audit Office report on Irish Sea border inspection posts Original release: Audit Office report highlights reality of Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
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Blair deeply concerned after fish kill incident
Alliance environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says he is alarmed by a suspected pollution event that reportedly killed numerous fish in the Four Mile Burn near Parkgate, Co Antrim. He calls for higher fines for polluters, pointing to Alliance's five-point Lough Neagh plan.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Four Mile Burn fish kill near Parkgate, Co Antrim Original release: Blair deeply concerned after fish kill incident (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol is towing NI out of the Union
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking at a Ballyclare rally, says the Protocol is pulling Northern Ireland out of the Union after this week's High Court judgement on immigration laws. He calls on the DUP to disavow the Donaldson Deal and says unionism must choose to fight back against EU rule.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: High Court Belfast ruling on Rwanda scheme in Northern Ireland Original release: Protocol is towing NI out of the Union (opens in a new tab)
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Utter Confusion between NI Executive & NIO
Ulster Unionist MLA and DAERA Committee Chair Tom Elliott calls the situation over animal health powers 'a fiasco', saying Westminster officials dispute DAERA Minister Muir's position on who controls disease prevention under the Windsor Framework regulations. He says the committee will invite both…
Constitutional affairs Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Windsor Framework animal health powers dispute between DAERA and Westminster Original release: Utter Confusion between NI Executive & NIO (opens in a new tab)
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Rise in race hate crimes reinforces need for new Race Relations Strategy, says Alliance TEO representatives
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan say a reported rise in race hate incidents in 2023/24, shown in PSNI and NISRA figures, makes the case for publishing and implementing a revised race relations framework and modernised laws, and urge the First and deputy First Minister to act.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI and NISRA race hate incident figures for 2023/24 Original release: Rise in race hate crimes reinforces need for new Race Relations Strategy, says Alliance TEO representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Major questions for Dublin and Home Office following illegal migrant revelations
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe says a Garda Commissioner report on illegal migrants returned to Belfast and Holyhead raises questions for Dublin and the Home Office, accusing Dublin of hypocrisy over the border and the Home Office of a joint operation with gardaí. He claims Northern Ireland is being…
Immigration International affairs Issue: Garda Commissioner report on illegal migrant returns to Belfast and Holyhead Original release: Major questions for Dublin and Home Office following illegal migrant revelations (opens in a new tab)
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More work needed on restraint and seclusion guidance, say Mathison and Nicholl
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Kate Nicholl say more work is needed on the Department of Education's draft statutory guidance on restraint and seclusion in schools, citing concerns over SEND children, teacher training and misalignment with Department of Health guidance.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Department of Education draft restraint and seclusion statutory guidance Original release: More work needed on restraint and seclusion guidance, say Mathison and Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Call for action against ‘deep fake’ content influencing elections
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls for action against AI-generated 'deep fake' video and other offensive content, particularly where it could be used to influence the General Election outcome. He raised the issue with the Minister for Women and Equalities in Parliament and urges continued action and…
Disability and equality Original release: Call for action against ‘deep fake’ content influencing elections (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Deal now sees TB eradication removed from DAERA
TUV leader Jim Allister says a DAERA ministerial answer shows responsibility for eradicating animal diseases, including bovine TB, under the Windsor Framework Implementation Regulations 2024 now sits with the Secretary of State. He accuses the DUP of agreeing a deal that removed local powers and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Windsor Framework Implementation Regulations 2024 transfer of animal disease powers Original release: DUP Deal now sees TB eradication removed from DAERA (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein Economy Minister rubbishes DUP claims about Safeguarding the Union
TUV leader Jim Allister says a written answer from Economy Minister Deirdre Hargey shows the Command Paper has no meaningful effect on the all-Ireland economy, which he argues contradicts DUP claims about the Safeguarding the Union deal and its 'all-island economy' commitments.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Economy Minister written answer on Safeguarding the Union and all-Ireland economy Original release: Sinn Fein Economy Minister rubbishes DUP claims about Safeguarding the Union (opens in a new tab)
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This year’s Balmoral Show is set to be the best yet, says Blair
Alliance's agriculture spokesperson John Blair MLA says the 155th Balmoral Show is the best yet, highlighting its regenerative and nature-friendly farming focus, with stands from groups including RSPB and Re-Gen. He also welcomes the Farm Support and Development Programme update and the DEARA…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: 155th Balmoral Show opening Original release: This year’s Balmoral Show is set to be the best yet, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Executive delaying on Environmental Improvement Plan unacceptable, says Blair
Alliance spokesperson John Blair MLA says it is unacceptable that the Environmental Improvement Plan is facing further Executive delay. He cites missed deadlines and urges publication, linking the plan to algal blooms emerging at Lough Neagh.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive delay to Environmental Improvement Plan publication Original release: Executive delaying on Environmental Improvement Plan unacceptable, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson pledges to work on banning cruel conversion practices
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson says he will seek the Speaker's permission to introduce a private member's bill banning conversion practices if the Communities Minister does not bring forward legislation. He cites recent research on their continued harm in Northern Ireland, ahead of LGBT Awareness Week.
Disability and equality Original release: Tennyson pledges to work on banning cruel conversion practices (opens in a new tab)
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Rwanda ruling will cause increasing difficulties in deprived areas
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says a High Court Rwanda ruling will worsen pressure on deprived areas of Northern Ireland, where he says public services are already overstretched. He blames the DUP for accepting the Windsor Framework and claims its earlier assurances on immigration were false.
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: High Court Belfast ruling on Rwanda scheme in Northern Ireland Original release: Rwanda ruling will cause increasing difficulties in deprived areas (opens in a new tab)
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Government must assert Parliament's soverign will to protect UK…
The DUP's Gavin Robinson, as party leader, is raising an Urgent Question in Parliament after a court decision on the Illegal Immigration Act and how it applies in Northern Ireland.
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: High Court Belfast ruling on Rwanda scheme in Northern Ireland Original release: Government must assert Parliament's soverign will to protect UK… (opens in a new tab)
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Egan and Mathison welcome fair employment legislation for teachers coming into operation
Alliance's Connie Egan and Nick Mathison welcome the start of operation of fair employment legislation covering teachers, which ends their exclusion and bars recruitment discrimination on grounds of religion across Northern Ireland.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Fair employment legislation for teachers comes into operation Original release: Egan and Mathison welcome fair employment legislation for teachers coming into operation (opens in a new tab)
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Muir sets out priorities for economically and environmentally sustainable agri-food sector
Alliance DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA says the new Farm Support and Development Programme will drive a greener, more productive agri‑food sector, cutting emissions, boosting resilience, securing food supplies and improving water quality across Northern Ireland.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Farm Support and Development Programme announcement Original release: Muir sets out priorities for economically and environmentally sustainable agri-food sector (opens in a new tab)