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Brett praises integrity of McCartney family
DUP MLA Phillip Brett praises the McCartney family's courage and determination in pursuing justice over Robert McCartney's killing, citing the BBC programme 'Murder in Belfast: Sisters Seeking Justice'. He says Sinn Féin faces uncomfortable questions about what its figures knew and how they…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Brett praises integrity of McCartney familyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Overwhelming opposition to Alliance Conversion Practices Bill -…
DUP MLA Pam Cameron says a Committee for Communities survey shows more than nine in ten of 1,379 respondents oppose the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill, and calls on the Alliance-led proposal not to proceed, citing prosecutor concerns about harm thresholds and little evidence of…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Alliance Conversion Practices Bill Original release: Overwhelming opposition to Alliance Conversion Practices Bill -…Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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DUP will oppose carbon audit penalties on farmers – McIlveen
DUP Agriculture spokesperson Michelle McIlveen MLA says her party will oppose Minister Andrew Muir's plan to make the carbon footprinting project mandatory for the Farm Sustainability Payment, arguing it would cut payments for non-participating farms without funding in place.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Original release: DUP will oppose carbon audit penalties on farmers – McIlveenArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Those who breach their pledge must face consequences - Robinson
DUP Leader Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP calls for amending the Northern Ireland Act to allow sanctions on ministers who breach their Pledge of Office, saying stability requires officials to uphold commitments to police, courts and the rule of law.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Original release: Those who breach their pledge must face consequences - RobinsonArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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DUP MLAs press Southern Trust over Daisy Hill maternity withdrawal
The DUP's Diane Dodds, Diane Forsythe and Gareth Wilson say the Southern Trust's decision to move inpatient maternity services from Daisy Hill to Craigavon is regrettable, citing consultant staffing shortages at both hospitals. They call for a timeline to restore Daisy Hill services and urge the…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: DUP MLAs press Southern Trust over Daisy Hill maternity withdrawalArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Political leadership needed to promote PSNI recruitment - Clarke
DUP Policing Board lead Trevor Clarke MLA rejects a call by former Policing Board vice-chair Denis Bradley for a deal with dissident republicans to boost Catholic PSNI recruitment. He says dissidents cannot be given a veto or a seat at the table, and calls on Sinn Fein, the SDLP and the GAA to…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Political leadership needed to promote PSNI recruitment - ClarkeArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Rasharkin attacks expose growing hostility towards Orange tradition -…
DUP North Antrim MLA Paul Frew says the recent attack on an Orange Hall in Rasharkin reflects a worrying rise in hostility toward the Orange tradition, cites 146 hall attacks in ten years and urges the Justice Minister to disclose conviction figures, calls for a robust PSNI protection plan and for p
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Rasharkin attacks Original release: Rasharkin attacks expose growing hostility towards Orange tradition -…
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Alliance need to stop making excuses for law-breakers
DUP Justice Spokesperson Paul Frew MLA accuses the Alliance Party of excusing Sinn Fein representatives under police investigation for taking part in an illegal protest, and says Alliance has refused to scrutinise Sinn Fein, including over a Police and Community Safety Partnership chair.
Justice and policing Original release: Alliance need to stop making excuses for law-breakers
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Statement from the Democratic Unionist Party
The DUP accuses Sinn Féin and First Minister Michelle O'Neill of undermining the rule of law over the Garvaghy Road blockade in Portadown, and calls for transparent policing, a fresh UK security assessment and new sanctions against parties.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Original release: Statement from the Democratic Unionist Party
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Middleton condemns those behind Ebrington device
DUP MLA Julie Middleton condemns those responsible for a security alert at the Ebrington site in Londonderry, where a viable device was discovered, and appeals to the public to pass any information to the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: Ebrington device Original release: Middleton condemns those behind Ebrington device
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Robinson welcomes Secretary of State’s openness to ministerial…
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the Secretary of State's openness to changing the Northern Ireland Act 1998 so that ministers who break the law face a sanction. He calls for that openness to be turned into an effective law change.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: Secretary of State's openness to ministerial roles Original release: Robinson welcomes Secretary of State’s openness to ministerial…
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No-one can be above the law: Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson welcomes confirmation that police investigations into Sinn Féin representatives, including Michelle O'Neill, are progressing. He says she must answer questions through official policing, legal and standards routes.
Justice and policing Original release: No-one can be above the law: Robinson
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DUP reinforces need for transparency and action from Chief Constable
The DUP says its delegation, led by leader Gavin Robinson, met the Chief Constable to press for full transparency on investigations into those who blocked the Garvaghy Road and on the advice behind the Drumcree parade ban. Robinson says ongoing legal proceedings will reveal more.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: DUP reinforces need for transparency and action from Chief Constable
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Paramilitary gangs must not be allowed to linger - Frew
DUP Justice Spokesperson Paul Frew responds to the release of an independent report on paramilitary groups' transition to disbandment, arguing that paramilitary organisations have no place in society and that any pathway out must not reward them. He says groups must fully abandon violence and…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Paramilitary gangs must not be allowed to linger - Frew
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DUP representatives welcome Court of Appeal ruling
Upper Bann DUP representatives, MP Carla Lockhart and MLAs Jonathan Buckley and Diane Dodds, welcome a Court of Appeal ruling upholding the Parades Commission determination on Portadown District Lodge's church parade. They call on the Secretary of State to clarify whether he knew the judgement's…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling Original release: DUP representatives welcome Court of Appeal ruling