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Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says Tennyson
The party criticises DUP's Brexit strategy, saying it causes uncertainty and instability.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says TennysonArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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SDLP launches three-stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysis
The party launches a three-stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysis. The plan aims to strengthen democratic accountability and improve government effectiveness, as outlined by Leader Claire Hanna and Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole.
Constitutional affairs Original release: SDLP launches three-stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysis
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SDLP Party Leader: Irish unity needs unified approach
The party Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes Irish Government parties' recognition of the need for preparation for Ireland's constitutional future. She urges an inclusive process of engagement.
Constitutional affairs Original release: SDLP Party Leader: Irish unity needs unified approach
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Hanna welcomes Taoiseach’s New Ireland Commitment
Claire Hanna welcomes Taoiseach's New Ireland commitment, calls for cross-community plan.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Hanna welcomes Taoiseach’s New Ireland Commitment
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O’Toole: People Deserve a Future Beyond Political Petulance
The party leader Matthew O'Toole MLA criticises the DUP's actions, saying people deserve better. He announces the party's focus on building a new Ireland with hope and opportunity for all.
Constitutional affairs Original release: O’Toole: People Deserve a Future Beyond Political Petulance
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Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic Abuse
The party's Councillor Martin Reilly secured council backing for stronger action on economic abuse, which affects one in six women in Northern Ireland.
Justice and policing Local government Original release: Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic Abuse
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Hanna: UK Budget Underlines Failure of Executive to Do Its Job
The party's Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes UK Budget support for NI households but criticises the Executive's failure to agree a Budget.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Hanna: UK Budget Underlines Failure of Executive to Do Its Job
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O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitments
The party's Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole MLA criticises the Belfast transport plan for lacking delivery commitments.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitments
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Hanna: Budget must deliver support now and invest in Northern Ireland's future
Claire Hanna MP calls for Budget support for families and long-term investment in Northern Ireland's economy.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Hanna: Budget must deliver support now and invest in Northern Ireland's future
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Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
The party calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible, particularly for disabled people. Cllr Long is concerned.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
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Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates
The party selects Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly as East Antrim Assembly candidates. They will focus on building a shared society and delivering better public services.
Community relations and legacy Health Original release: Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates
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Hunger figures must be a wake-up call for Communities Minister, says Mulholland
The party criticises the Communities Minister for not addressing poverty, citing statistics on food affordability.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Original release: Hunger figures must be a wake-up call for Communities Minister, says Mulholland
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Collapse of maternity services at Daisy Hill a result of failure to act with urgency, says Danny Donnelly MLA
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Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray
The party expresses concerns about transparency and fairness in council funding. Cllr Murray criticises the DUP, Sinn Féin, UUP and SDLP for voting through funding redirection.
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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Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
The party's South Belfast representative condemns DUP attempts to delay Flags Bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: DUP attempt to filibuster Flags Bill in Assembly Committee Stage Original release: Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
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Minister putting unsustainable additional workload on teachers, says Mathison, ahead of TransformED motion
The party's Education spokesperson criticises the Education Minister's TransformED reforms, saying they put unsustainable workload on teachers.
Education Issue: TransformED education reforms announcement Original release: Minister putting unsustainable additional workload on teachers, says Mathison, ahead of TransformED motion
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Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
The party welcomes a Bail Support Pilot for women, led by Minister Long. The pilot aims to provide early intervention for women on remand.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Bail Support Pilot announcement Original release: Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
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Thoughts with families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre, says Brown-Stewart, marking the 33rd anniversary
The party's spokesperson pays tribute to Greysteel massacre victims on their 33rd anniversary.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Greysteel massacre 33rd anniversary Original release: Thoughts with families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre, says Brown-Stewart, marking the 33rd anniversary
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DUP putting cynical party politics ahead of people’s livelihoods, says Tennyson
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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Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates
The party announces its North Down Assembly candidates, Andrew Muir and Connie Egan, who will campaign on delivering for households and building a shared future.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates