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Bombing Lebanon is Proof of Israel's Bloody Impunity
People Before Profit condemns Israel's attack on Lebanon, saying hundreds have been killed and tens of thousands threatened with displacement, and rejects Israel's claim of a justified response to Hizbullah rocket fire. It calls on the Irish Government to challenge the war, boycott the White House…
International affairs Issue: Israel's attack on Lebanon and the wider regional war Original release: Bombing Lebanon is Proof of Israel's Bloody Impunity (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of living crisis tops agenda in meeting between Sinn Féin and British Prime Minister
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says her delegation pressed Prime Minister Keir Starmer on urgent British Government help with energy and fuel costs, the Gaza crisis and an immediate ceasefire. She also calls on him to establish an inquiry into the 1997 killing of Sean Brown and meet his widow.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin delegation meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Original release: Cost of living crisis tops agenda in meeting between Sinn Féin and British Prime Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland Men Denied Life-Saving Prostate Cancer Drug Available Across Rest of UK
TUV MP Jim Allister calls on Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to make abiraterone available to Northern Ireland men with prostate cancer that has not spread, as it is already offered in England, Scotland and Wales. The Minister says NI lacks a NICE equivalent and cites budget pressures.
Health Issue: Abiraterone prostate cancer drug availability in Northern Ireland Original release: Northern Ireland Men Denied Life-Saving Prostate Cancer Drug Available Across Rest of UK (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP tells PM that change needed to end Executive dysfunction
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says she pressed Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the SDLP's reform proposals after raising energy costs and Executive dysfunction, and urges both governments to begin serious talks on change at Stormont.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: SDLP meeting with Prime Minister on Stormont Executive dysfunction Original release: SDLP tells PM that change needed to end Executive dysfunction (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party meet with the Prime Minister
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA says he and colleagues met Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Belfast to press for direct UK aid on heating oil costs, more defence spending in Northern Ireland, and steps to ease East-West trade barriers.
Economy and employment Community relations and legacy Issue: UUP meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Belfast Original release: Ulster Unionist Party meet with the Prime Minister (opens in a new tab)
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We must all stay united to deliver A5 – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley reaffirms her party's commitment to building the A5 road and saving lives after a High Court ruling, noting the case returns to the Court of Appeal. She welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's stated intention to continue her appeal and calls for all parties to stay…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: High Court ruling on A5 road scheme Original release: We must all stay united to deliver A5 – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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DUP are deliberately misleading workers and families with false claims – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard accuses the DUP of deliberately misleading workers and families, calling its claim that £81m is available now for allocation untrue. He says the funding announced in the 2025 autumn budget still needs enabling legislation.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: DUP claim on £81m energy bill support funding availability Original release: DUP are deliberately misleading workers and families with false claims – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey welcomes rejection of attempts to drag Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh back to court
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the rejection of an appeal against the dismissal of charges against rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, calling the pursuit of the case an attempt to silence an artist critical of Israel and urging the British government to hold Israel to account.
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Rejection of appeal against dismissal of case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh Original release: Maskey welcomes rejection of attempts to drag Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh back to court (opens in a new tab)
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Households and small businesses must be supported by British government – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes calls on the British government to urgently introduce a support package for households and small businesses facing rising energy bills. He says he pressed ministers on the issue at a meeting with MPs, blaming the Middle East conflict for the increases.
Economy and employment Issue: Rising energy bills support package for households and small businesses Original release: Households and small businesses must be supported by British government – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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John Finucane MP speaking in London
Sinn Féin North Belfast MP John Finucane, speaking outside the London civil case involving Gerry Adams, says the claimant Shane Paul O'Doherty could not evidence the three central bomb attacks and had never met Adams, and that Richard Kemp produced no documents for his intelligence claims.
Justice and policing Issue: Gerry Adams London civil case first day Original release: John Finucane MP speaking in London (opens in a new tab)
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Allister comments after meeting on oil prices
TUV MP Jim Allister says a meeting with Government ministers on fuel prices was largely disappointing, with no commitment to remove 5% VAT on home heating oil or keep the 5p fuel duty rebate. He also says ministers could not clarify any Barnett consequential for a Crisis and Resilience Fund-style…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Government ministers meeting on fuel prices, March 2026 Original release: Allister comments after meeting on oil prices (opens in a new tab)
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‘DUP detached from the realities of workers and families’ – Mallaghan
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says the DUP is detached from reality for calling for higher military spending while cuts to welfare support are considered, as fuel prices rise. He accuses DUP leader Gavin Robinson of backing cuts to welfare to fund military spending abroad, and urges the deputy…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: ‘DUP detached from the realities of workers and families’ – Mallaghan (opens in a new tab)
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‘Irish government’s ICRIR stance vindicates families’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the Irish government's refusal to engage with the ICRIR vindicates families who declined to deal with the body, which she calls discredited and not human rights compliant. She calls for legacy mechanisms that meet human rights standards and can deliver truth and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish government refusal to engage with ICRIR Original release: ‘Irish government’s ICRIR stance vindicates families’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein Minister Must Explain Loss of 300 Job US Investment
TUV Leader Jim Allister MP says the Sinn Féin Economy Minister must explain how a signed Cantor Fitzgerald investment for 300 Belfast jobs collapsed immediately after her involvement, calling it a catastrophic mishandling.
Economy and employment Issue: Cantor Fitzgerald Belfast 300‑job investment collapse Original release: Sinn Fein Minister Must Explain Loss of 300 Job US Investment (opens in a new tab)
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Gannon questions Sinn Féin’s commitment to delivering Enniskillen Bypass
SDLP council group leader Councillor Adam Gannon questions Sinn Féin's commitment to the A4 Enniskillen Southern Bypass after a Sinn Féin amendment removed firm commitments to reinstate £6.6m funding, start work in 2026 and include the project in an Executive multi-year budget.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Sinn Féin amendment to SDLP motion on A4 Enniskillen bypass funding Original release: Gannon questions Sinn Féin’s commitment to delivering Enniskillen Bypass (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Executive must act now to secure future of Childcare Subsidy Scheme
SDLP Opposition MLA Sinéad McLaughlin calls on the Executive to urgently allocate funding so the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme continues beyond March 2026. She says parents face uncertainty and that the scheme should not lapse without confirmed funding.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme funding beyond March 2026 Original release: McLaughlin: Executive must act now to secure future of Childcare Subsidy Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Executive in shambles as families struggle with heating costs
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive's energy cost response is shambolic after £81m allocated by the Chancellor for the Economy Department went unrecognised by officials. He calls for clarity on who knew and says the funding should be targeted at those most in need.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: DUP claim on £81m energy bill support funding availability Original release: O’Toole: Executive in shambles as families struggle with heating costs (opens in a new tab)
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Party Leader meets with the Shadow Secretary of State Alex Burghart MP and Lord Jonathan Caine
UUP Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA says he met Shadow Secretary of State Alex Burghart MP and Lord Jonathan Caine at Parliament Buildings, describing it as a valuable opportunity to set out UUP priorities focused on prosperity. He says he looks forward to working with Conservative colleagues.
Economy and employment Original release: Party Leader meets with the Shadow Secretary of State Alex Burghart MP and Lord Jonathan Caine (opens in a new tab)
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Swann tells HM Treasury urgent action is needed now on oil prices
Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann says Northern Ireland households lack direct support as home heating oil prices rise following the escalation of conflict in Iran. He says 'crisis resilience funds' do not apply in Northern Ireland and calls on the Treasury to set out equivalent support and act on…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Home heating oil price rises after Iran conflict escalation Original release: Swann tells HM Treasury urgent action is needed now on oil prices (opens in a new tab)
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UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement
UK Ulster Unionist Party AERA spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA cautiously welcomes the UK Government's announced legislation on the new UK-EU SPS agreement, but calls for specifics on which checks and paperwork will be removed and for ambitious implementation timelines.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Government statement on UK-EU SPS Agreement for businesses Original release: UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement (opens in a new tab)