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Pupils can hide their “gender” from parents in NI schools
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on the Education Authority to withdraw and revise its "Supporting Transgender Young People" guidance, claiming it lets schools withhold pupils' gender transitioning from parents. He also says pronoun options in the SIMS school records system should be removed.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority "Supporting Transgender Young People" guidance and SIMS pronoun option Original release: Pupils can hide their “gender” from parents in NI schools (opens in a new tab)
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US audience hears that NI’s delicate political balance must be…
DUP spokesman David Brooks MLA says he is briefing influencers and stakeholders in Boston and Washington on unionist concerns, accusing Sinn Féin of caring little for Northern Ireland and of focusing solely on a border poll, and calling for a return to a political balance that respects unionist…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: US audience hears that NI’s delicate political balance must be… (opens in a new tab)
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Mike Nesbitt MLA has used an event to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Belfast / Good Friday Agreement to call on the DUP to end its boycott of Stormont
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt MLA, speaking in Boston, says the next 25 years must deliver the promised peace dividend and calls for a prosperity agenda, urging US investment and engagement with Economic Envoy Joe Kennedy III in Northern Ireland.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Good Friday Agreement 25th anniversary event in Boston Original release: Mike Nesbitt MLA has used an event to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Belfast / Good Friday Agreement to call on the DUP to end its boycott of Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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TUV responds to Lord Bew’s blandishments
TUV leader Jim Allister says Lord Bew's Sunday Politics interview urged unionism to accept the Protocol, downplaying its constitutional impact and its effect on Article 6 of the Acts of Union, and calls on unionists to reject his arguments.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lord Bew's Sunday Politics interview on the Protocol Original release: TUV responds to Lord Bew’s blandishments (opens in a new tab)
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Special Olympians congratulated following summer success
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne congratulates Special Olympics Ulster athletes on 31 medals won at the World Summer Games in Berlin and says he hosted a recognition reception for them at Parliament Buildings.
Other Disability and equality Issue: Special Olympics Ulster athletes World Summer Games Berlin success Original release: Special Olympians congratulated following summer success (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford congratulates Ulster Special Olympians on success in Berlin at Stormont ceremony
Alliance MLA David Honeyford, sport and community development spokesperson, congratulated Special Olympics Ulster athletes for securing 22 medals at the 2023 Berlin summer games, praised their dedication and the vital role of families and volunteers, and stressed sport’s inclusive benefits for all.
Disability and equality Issue: Special Olympics Ulster success at 2023 Berlin summer games Original release: Honeyford congratulates Ulster Special Olympians on success in Berlin at Stormont ceremony (opens in a new tab)
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Neither bullying nor bribery will get Unionists to accept Sea Border
TUV councillor Christopher Jameson says the NIO's latest move is an attempt to pressure Unionists into accepting the Windsor Framework, and that TUV will not accept bullying or bribery over the Irish Sea Border. He warns that accepting the border would bring greater financial pain to Northern…
Constitutional affairs Issue: NIO move on Windsor Framework and Stormont return Original release: Neither bullying nor bribery will get Unionists to accept Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to protect workers and families from Tory policies – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the British government is punishing workers and families by consulting on new charges, including water, student fees and prescriptions, while cuts are imposed without an Executive. He calls for the DUP to end its blockade and for a restored Executive.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chris Heaton Harris consultation on public service charges Original release: Executive needed to protect workers and families from Tory policies – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Public must not be punished for political crisis, says Tennyson, responding to SoS proposals
Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA says the public should not pay for the DUP's boycott of Stormont, criticising proposed revenue-raising measures such as water charges and higher university fees. He calls for the Secretary of State to address Northern Ireland's Treasury underfunding…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State instructs departments to consult on revenue-raising measures Original release: Public must not be punished for political crisis, says Tennyson, responding to SoS proposals (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin presents survey findings to Department of Health
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin presents results of her women's health survey, with 96% of over 500 respondents backing a Women's Health Strategy, to Department of Health officials and calls for a dedicated strategy in Northern Ireland.
Health Disability and equality Issue: SDLP Women's Health Survey results presented to Department of Health Original release: McLaughlin presents survey findings to Department of Health (opens in a new tab)
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Latest wheeze to impose EU colonial rule must be rejected across Unionism
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on unionism to firmly reject a reported plan for Westminster to implement EU rules in Northern Ireland, arguing it would amount to joint authority with the EU and hollow out devolution.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Reported Westminster plan to implement Protocol rules in NI Original release: Latest wheeze to impose EU colonial rule must be rejected across Unionism (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie warns that ‘Devil is in the Detail’ as changes to Windsor Framework delivery made public.
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says the UK Government's plan to bring Windsor Framework changes under direct rule proves the case for restoring devolved government. He says the party will scrutinise the proposals and the financial detail once published, affecting departments including DAERA.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster legislation to administer Windsor Framework under direct rule Original release: Beattie warns that ‘Devil is in the Detail’ as changes to Windsor Framework delivery made public. (opens in a new tab)
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Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says it is unacceptable that the Belfast Trust has no replacement yet for its meals on wheels service, which serves around 160 people and ends by the end of September. She calls on the Trust to put an alternative service in place now.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Belfast Trust meals on wheels service ending without replacement Original release: Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns a racially-motivated arson attack on a Donegall Road business, the fourth such incident there in a fortnight, and calls on all parties to show sustained leadership. She urges anyone with information or footage to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racially-motivated arson attack on Donegall Road business, South Belfast Original release: Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney calls for ongoing and closer partnership with the EU
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the EU Foreign Affairs Committee should maintain a close partnership with the north, welcomes the committee’s support for the Windsor Framework and urges the DUP to end its assembly boycott and restore power‑sharing institutions.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework implementation Original release: Kearney calls for ongoing and closer partnership with the EU (opens in a new tab)
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Ignoring unionists will never deliver a balanced outcome
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, Upper Bann, says she briefed European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee members at Parliament Buildings and urged them to consider the unionist viewpoint. She says ignoring unionists will not produce durable outcomes and that Stormont cannot be restored until Northern…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: MEPs Foreign Affairs Committee visit to Parliament Buildings Original release: Ignoring unionists will never deliver a balanced outcome (opens in a new tab)
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Varadkar should dial down the rhetoric: Robinson
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to tone down his talk of a border poll and instead use his influence in Brussels to secure arrangements that both unionists and nationalists can accept.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Varadkar should dial down the rhetoric: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin has no right to UK sovereign territory
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe, identified as chairman, says Dublin has no right to comment on Northern Ireland's constitutional status after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar linked his remarks to the Prime Minister describing himself as a Unionist. He accuses Varadkar of pursuing an all-Ireland agenda and…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Varadkar comments on Northern Ireland constitutional status and Unionism Original release: Dublin has no right to UK sovereign territory (opens in a new tab)
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Time to respect democracy and get back to business – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, says public tolerance of the political deadlock is wearing thin and calls on the British and Irish governments and the DUP to restore the Executive and respect the May Assembly election result.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Time to respect democracy and get back to business – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Seven reasons why Stormont can’t return
TUV leader Jim Allister says Stormont must not return while the Protocol remains, setting out seven reasons, including that an Assembly would implement EU laws it cannot change and that it would be blocked from securing Protocol changes by the Sinn Féin veto.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont return conditional on Protocol removal, TUV seven reasons Original release: Seven reasons why Stormont can’t return (opens in a new tab)