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Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarks
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA rejects Chief Constable Jon Boutcher’s reported claim that remaining Provisional IRA members are older people who pose no harm, calling the group’s continued existence anathema to democracy and urging a fresh security assessment and equal law enforcement.
Justice and policing Issue: Chief Constable's comments on Provisional IRA existence Original release: Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarksArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Burrows rejects call for dissident deal as PSNI marks 25 years
The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA rejects a call for a deal with dissident republicans, paying tribute to the PSNI on its 25th anniversary.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI 25th anniversary Original release: Burrows rejects call for dissident deal as PSNI marks 25 years
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Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows MLA says Sinn Féin is in no position to lecture on equality, after being accused of a supremacist attitude by Philip McGuigan MLA.
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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Political leadership needed to promote PSNI recruitment - Clarke
The party's Clarke says political leadership is needed to promote PSNI recruitment.
Justice and policing Original release: Political leadership needed to promote PSNI recruitment - Clarke
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Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA urges a thorough overhaul of NI fireworks legislation, proposing a ban on private sales except in rare cases, limiting fireworks to organised public displays, encouraging low‑noise options and harsher penalties for illegal supply and use.
Justice and policing Issue: Fireworks law reform call by party leader Jon Burrows MLA Original release: Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales
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Alliance need to stop making excuses for law-breakers
The Alliance party is criticised for making excuses for law-breakers.
Justice and policing Original release: Alliance need to stop making excuses for law-breakers
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Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour
The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA responds to a High Court judgment on a parade ban. He calls for the law to be upheld and for those in office to be held accountable.
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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Middleton condemns those behind Ebrington device
Middleton condemns those behind Ebrington device. The party's leader, Middleton.
Justice and policing Issue: Ebrington device Original release: Middleton condemns those behind Ebrington device
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Ebrington Hotel device put families at risk, says Alderman Guy
Justice and policing Original release: Ebrington Hotel device put families at risk, says Alderman Guy
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Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey
Lord Empey argues Drumcree dispute has backfired on republicans, undermining their campaign for a united Ireland.
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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No-one can be above the law: Robinson
DUP leader Robinson states no-one is above the law.
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 party calls for transparency and action from the Chief Constable.
Justice and policing 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
The party's Frew says paramilitary gangs should not be allowed to remain. This concerns the party's Frew.
Justice and policing Original release: Paramilitary gangs must not be allowed to linger - Frew
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DUP representatives welcome Court of Appeal ruling
The party representatives welcome a Court of Appeal ruling. The ruling concerns the party representatives.
Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling Original release: DUP representatives welcome Court of Appeal ruling
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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 party welcomes a Supreme Court judgment upholding the Safe Access Zones law, which protects people accessing abortion services from harassment and intimidation.
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
Cllr Kendall condemns Executive for failing to implement Safe Leave legislation, criticising delays and inaction.
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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Ards & North Down Backs Ruby’s Law to Protect Pets and People from Domestic Abuse
The party supports Ruby's Law to protect pets and people from domestic abuse, proposed by Councillor Lauren Kendall.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Ruby's Law domestic abuse protection legislation proposal Original release: Ards & North Down Backs Ruby’s Law to Protect Pets and People from Domestic Abuse