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Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland says the call‑in into Belfast City Council’s decision to redirect £339,242 of discretionary funding shows the process lacked transparency and fairness, and urges that public money be allocated according to the council’s own criteria, noting legal opinion validated
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast City Council discretionary funding allocation call-in Original release: Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray
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DUP putting cynical party politics ahead of people’s livelihoods, says Tennyson
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland says the DUP’s attempt to block the Executive from joining a UK‑wide Economic Forum is a cynical stunt that harms families, public‑sector workers and the economy, and calls for an agreed budget and fair pay.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: DUP putting cynical party politics ahead of people’s livelihoods, says Tennyson
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UK Budget taking place without NI Budget is a shameful indictment, says Eastwood
Alliance Party spokesperson Eastwood says the UK Budget proceeding without a Northern Ireland budget is a shameful indictment, urging a budget of ambition with practical measures to make life affordable, tackle business costs and boost growth.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Budget without NI Budget Original release: UK Budget taking place without NI Budget is a shameful indictment, says Eastwood
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Harkin: Stormont Failing Statutory Responsibility Of ‘Ensuring Availability Of Good Quality And Affordable Housing’
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says Stormont is failing its statutory responsibility to ensure good quality and affordable housing, calls for a mass social and affordable housing build.
Housing Public finance and taxation Original release: Harkin: Stormont Failing Statutory Responsibility Of ‘Ensuring Availability Of Good Quality And Affordable Housing’
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The French Left Beats Back The Far-Right!
People Before Profit welcomes the French Left's election success, saying it shows the importance of rallying around radical demands to defeat the Far Right.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: The French Left Beats Back The Far-Right!
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No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
People Before Profit says congestion charges would create class barriers and calls for free, frequent public transport in city centres, estimating a €1 billion programme could fund it and remove the need for charges.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
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People Before Profit Support The Translink Strikers
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says Translink workers are right to strike and have full support, condemns a 0% pay offer, calls for real pay rises and proper funding for hospitals, GPs, schools and transport, and commends UNITE, GMB and SIPTU.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: People Before Profit Support The Translink Strikers
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We Need An All-Ireland Push For Better Wages
People Before Profit calls for a coordinated public‑sector ballot for action in the Republic, urging a full‑scale wage fight after the upcoming January 18 strike in Northern Ireland and demanding a minimum 7.5% pay rise.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: We Need An All-Ireland Push For Better Wages
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Public Sector Strike 18 Jan 2024
People Before profit expresses solidarity with public sector workers striking on January 18, calling for coordinated action to achieve fair pay and conditions and urging Stormont to guarantee workers' demands in any deal.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: Public Sector Strike 18 Jan 2024
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Carroll: Take To The Streets To Oppose Tory Budget
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says communities must ready themselves to resist the £30bn public spending cuts and new taxes announced in the autumn budget, urging street protests and a richer‑pay‑their‑way approach to protect services.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Carroll: Take To The Streets To Oppose Tory Budget