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Government should move urgently to repeal misguided legislation and instead press for mutual enforcement
TUV says government should urgently repeal the Windsor Framework legislation it calls misguided and instead press for mutual enforcement, arguing the Stormont cross-community vote renounces constituents' democratic representation and risks UK democracy's integrity.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont consent vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol by simple majority Original release: Government should move urgently to repeal misguided legislation and instead press for mutual enforcement (opens in a new tab)
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TUV – the only party to call out Sinn Fein hypocrisy on lecturing people on democracy when Gerry Kelly sits on their benches or note the irony of calling for votes for 16 when you want to deny ANYONE in NI the right to vote on 300 areas of law
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston opposes the Assembly motion on votes at 16, arguing 18 matches international practice and that Sinn Féin is poorly placed to lecture on democracy given Gerry Kelly's seat on its benches. He also says supporters of the motion ignore the Windsor Framework's 300 areas of law…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly motion backing votes at 16 and 17 Original release: TUV – the only party to call out Sinn Fein hypocrisy on lecturing people on democracy when Gerry Kelly sits on their benches or note the irony of calling for votes for 16 when you want to deny ANYONE in NI the right to vote on 300 areas of law (opens in a new tab)
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Action needed to address rural mobile coverage - Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the Assembly has backed her motion calling on Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to support mobile network roll-out and speed up planning for mobile infrastructure. She cites seven planning applications withdrawn by investors by July 2024, slowing the Shared Rural…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Assembly motion on rural mobile network coverage and planning delays Original release: Action needed to address rural mobile coverage - Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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‘16 and 17 year-olds must have right to vote’ – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on the British government to honour the Assembly's motion backing votes at 16 and 17, either by legislating or transferring the powers to the Assembly. He cites Labour's manifesto commitment to votes at 16.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly motion backing votes at 16 and 17 Original release: ‘16 and 17 year-olds must have right to vote’ – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery.
Alliance councillor Peter Lavery, group leader on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, welcomes council planning approval for a dual English and Irish street sign at Woodside Gardens in Portadown. He says residents' wishes should be respected and regrets that MP Carla Lockhart spoke against…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Woodside Gardens dual language street sign approval Original release: Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery. (opens in a new tab)
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Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister.
Alliance Health Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls for urgent action to reform and expand respite services in Northern Ireland, following a BBC Spotlight investigation into support for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities. She says the Health Minister has been…
Health Disability and equality Issue: BBC Spotlight investigation on support for families of disabled children Original release: Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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Border poll conjuring trick fooling no one - Frew
DUP MLA Paul Frew says Mary Lou McDonald's recent comments on a future border poll are a distraction by Sinn Fein from its declining support in the Republic and confusion over immigration policy. He lists past shifting border poll timeframes and urges Sinn Fein to pressure Labour on school and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mary Lou McDonald border poll comments September 2024 Original release: Border poll conjuring trick fooling no one - Frew (opens in a new tab)
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DUP signal capitulation on the Protocol
TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry says the DUP has abandoned its Protocol opposition after Gavin Robinson ruled out pulling down Stormont or boycotting North/South Ministerial Council meetings. She accuses the party of rolling over to Sinn Féin and vows TUV will stay committed to rejecting the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Gavin Robinson Radio Ulster comments ruling out Stormont boycott over Protocol Original release: DUP signal capitulation on the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Leader's Speech
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson, in his first leader's speech to the 2024 party conference, pledges service and a plan for a stronger future, and thanks members and MPs after the General Election results.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Conference 2024 - Leader's Speech (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Joanne Bunting MLA
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting, introducing new leader Gavin Robinson MP at the party conference, describes the DUP as committed to its cause, its Union and its communities, and says the party will keep standing up for Northern Ireland and its people.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Conference 2024 - Joanne Bunting MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Carla Lockhart MP
DUP MP Carla Lockhart, speaking at the 2024 party conference after returning as Upper Bann MP, says the party must unite Unionism and rebuild trust, and vows to keep fighting at Westminster to remove EU law and the Irish Sea border. She also criticises Labour's abolition of the Winter Fuel Payment.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Conference 2024 - Carla Lockhart MP (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Deborah Erskine MLA
DUP Infrastructure Spokesperson Deborah Erskine tells the 2024 party conference the DUP will invest in roads, transport, schools, health, housing and water, citing its Executive Investment Strategy and calling for better rural and coastal transport links.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Conference 2024 - Deborah Erskine MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Jonathan Buckley MLA
Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley, addressing the DUP's 2024 Party Conference, calls for a new generation of unionists to step forward and lead, and says the party must learn honestly from past shortcomings. He stresses the need to adapt how the Union's benefits are presented to younger voters.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Conference 2024 - Jonathan Buckley MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Progress, but more to do – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson welcomes the Secretary of State's appointments to the Independent Monitoring Panel under the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper and progress towards establishing Intertrade UK. He says more work remains and calls for the removal of EU law and the Irish Sea border.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Independent Monitoring Panel appointments and Intertrade UK progress Original release: Progress, but more to do – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tells EU it’s not for them to pass legislation dividing our country
TUV MP for North Antrim Jim Allister says the UK Government should demand the EU27 recognise the UK's territorial integrity and remove the SPS border, after reports it postponed indefinitely 'Not for EU' meat and dairy labelling. He says anything less than applying such labels across the whole…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Government postponement of 'Not for EU' meat and dairy labelling Original release: Allister tells EU it’s not for them to pass legislation dividing our country (opens in a new tab)
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Minister announces funding for Public Realm Scheme in Strabane
DUP release announcing Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has approved almost £7million for a Public Realm Scheme in Strabane Town Centre, delivered with Derry City and Strabane District Council. The scheme covers streets, junction changes, planting and public art, and is framed as the first…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Strabane Town Centre Public Realm Scheme funding announcement Original release: Minister announces funding for Public Realm Scheme in Strabane (opens in a new tab)
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Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA says the latest Racial Equality Indicators show rising racist incidents over the past decade and urges the Stormont First Minister and deputy First Minister to accelerate action on minority ethnic issues. She ties this to ending paramilitary control in communities.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racial Equality Indicators publication and Race Relations Panel testimony to Stormont committee Original release: Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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United Against Racism Counter Demo
People Before Profit urges supporters to join a United Against Racism counter-demonstration on Thursday 19 September at 1.30pm, opposing a planned far-right march at the bottom of Grafton Street in Dublin. It says recent pushback against the far right in Belfast and Dundalk should be repeated in…
Disability and equality Issue: Planned far‑right march on Grafton Street, Dublin Original release: United Against Racism Counter Demo (opens in a new tab)
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Removing Stormont’s cross-community vote for the Northern Ireland Protocol violates the Belfast Agreement
TUV says a Stormont cross-community vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol would breach the Belfast Agreement, arguing MLAs cannot renounce constituents' right to be represented in lawmaking without a referendum and majority consent. The article is by Dr Dan Boucher in the News Letter.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont consent vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol by simple majority Original release: Removing Stormont’s cross-community vote for the Northern Ireland Protocol violates the Belfast Agreement (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw submitted a petition to the Assembly Speaker urging the Minister to deliver 24/7 thrombectomy for eligible stroke survivors, highlighting current low access and the need for infrastructure, equipment and training.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition for 24/7 thrombectomy service Original release: Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy (opens in a new tab)