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31 releases
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Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll responds to PSNI confirmation that explosive devices seized in the Shankill area are being investigated as extreme right-wing terrorism, calling far-right politics the real danger to community cohesion and urging a serious response to far-right organising.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Shankill area explosives and weapons discovery linked to far-right extremists Original release: Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
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Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA says he will not accept Sinn Féin’s accusations of supremacism, rejects their right to lecture on democracy, equality or the past, and criticises their government record after North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan’s scripted attack in the Assembly.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Philip McGuigan's Assembly speech accusing Jon Burrows MLA of supremacist attitude Original release: Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
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Carroll: Court Ruling a Victory for Garvaghy Residents and People Power
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll welcomes the High Court ruling that dismissed the Orange Order’s challenge to the Drumcree parade ban, calling it a victory for Garvaghy Road residents and urging the Order to accept the decision and leave the community in peace.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: Carroll: Court Ruling a Victory for Garvaghy Residents and People Power
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Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA says the High Court judgment confirms Portadown District’s legal right to parade and condemns the protest that sought to block it, urging reforms to bar offending office‑holders and calling for on‑the‑spot super‑fines and prosecutions for parade law breaches.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour
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Common sense prevails as Queen’s lifts Remembrance collarette ban
Young Unionist chairman Jay Basra welcomes Queen's University Belfast's decision to lift the ban on Orange collarettes at its Remembrance Sunday service on 8 November, saying it respects participants' identity and urging the university to consult students before future changes.
Community relations and legacy Education Original release: Common sense prevails as Queen’s lifts Remembrance collarette ban
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Queen’s urged to explain Remembrance collarette ban
Ulster Unionist Party's Jay Basra calls on Queen's University Belfast to explain its ban on Orange collarettes at Remembrance Sunday services.
Community relations and legacy Education Issue: Queen's University Belfast Remembrance Sunday service collarette ban Original release: Queen’s urged to explain Remembrance collarette ban
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Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey
UUP peer Lord Empey says the recent Drumcree stand‑off has back‑fired on republicans, accusing Gerry Adams of strategic interference and Michelle O’Neill of unlawful action, and warns that sectarian attacks and rising immigration undermine a united Ireland vision.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Garvaghy Road residents' protest against Orange Order march Original release: Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey
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Green Party call for independent mediation as Drumcree "fails" the people of Garvaghy Road
The party calls for independent mediation over Drumcree, citing failure to serve the people of Garvaghy Road. Lesley Veronica and Cllr Brian Smyth comment.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Drumcree dispute Original release: Green Party call for independent mediation as Drumcree "fails" the people of Garvaghy Road
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Green Party statement on Parades Commission ruling
The party's Cllr Brian Smyth comments on the Parades Commission ruling, calling for a peaceful Orange Order parade. He also seeks transparency in the Commission's decision-making process.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission Garvaghy Road ruling Original release: Green Party statement on Parades Commission ruling
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Safe access zones law working as intended
The Green Party welcomes a judgment, which it says upholds the Safe Access Zones legislation for abortion services, and says the Supreme Court found the law strikes the right balance. It describes the case as a deliberate test of the law.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Supreme Court judgment on Safe Access Zones law Original release: Safe access zones law working as intended
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Honouring and remembering women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse
The party comments on domestic abuse, calling for action to protect women and girls. Councillor Kendall expresses solidarity with Women's Aid and calls for sustained funding.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Honouring and remembering women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse
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Green Party Cllr Kendall Again Condemns Executive Over Continued Delay of Safe Leave
Green Party Councillor Lauren Kendall says the Executive and Economy Minister are failing to implement Safe Leave, paid leave for domestic abuse victims, and calls for it to be delivered now. She links this to the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy and Women's Aid NI 2024/25 figures.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Safe Leave legislation delay and inaction Original release: Green Party Cllr Kendall Again Condemns Executive Over Continued Delay of Safe Leave
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United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum
People Before Profit says United Against Racism's forum on fighting the far right was successful, with 150 attendees
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum
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People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney
People Before Profit spokesperson Matt Collins says Brian Feeney’s column likening the party to the far right is nonsense, defending PBP ahead of one of Belfast’s largest anti‑racism demonstrations, which the party helped organise.
Disability and equality Original release: People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney
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The Dup Should Offer Leadership Not Victim Blaming
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin says DUP Infrastructure Minister Gordon Lyons should withdraw his remarks that the ‘legitimate concerns’ of protesters be remembered, calling the comments victim‑blaming nonsense after the Belfast racist intimidation incident.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: The Dup Should Offer Leadership Not Victim Blaming
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Stand Up To The Fascists – Belfast Marches On Saturday
People Before Profit condemns recent far‑right attacks on migrant shops in Belfast and urges anti‑racists to reclaim the streets. It backs the ‘Belfast Welcomes Diversity’ march on Saturday, supported by the ICTU, and cites Gerry Carroll MLA’s call for a mass anti‑racism movement.
Disability and equality Original release: Stand Up To The Fascists – Belfast Marches On Saturday
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Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business
Gerry Carroll MLA commends West Belfast residents for defending a migrant-owned business from an attack by young people.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business
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Far Right Agitators From Dublin Marching With Loyalist Paramilitaries Shows Who The Far Right Are Says People Before Profit
People Before Profit says the Belfast march of Dublin far‑right agitators alongside loyalist paramilitaries reveals the growing far‑right threat and urges the ICTU and civil society to organise a national anti‑far‑right demonstration of tens of thousands.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Far Right Agitators From Dublin Marching With Loyalist Paramilitaries Shows Who The Far Right Are Says People Before Profit
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Harkin: Reject Far-Right Divisive Abuse Of New Derry Mayor
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin rejects racist abuse directed at Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, Derry's first black Mayor. He calls for a diverse and welcoming society.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Harkin: Reject Far-Right Divisive Abuse Of New Derry Mayor
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Harkin: Pps Decision Not To Prosecute Soldiers For Perjury A Travesty Of Justice
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says the Public Prosecution Service’s decision not to prosecute British soldiers for perjury is a travesty of justice for Bloody Sunday victims and families, condemns the move and calls for the legacy legislation that shields state killers to be scrapped.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Harkin: Pps Decision Not To Prosecute Soldiers For Perjury A Travesty Of Justice