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32 releases
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Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says Tennyson
Alliance leader Naomi Long's party colleague Tennyson, identified in the release as Alliance's representative, calls the DUP's push to pull the Stormont brake a cynical, self-defeating stunt ahead of a UK-EU summit. He says it undermines progress on an SPS agreement and business confidence.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont brake request on EU goods regulations Original release: Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says TennysonArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Richard Boyd Barrett Calls on Taoiseach to Use Shared Ireland Funds to Save Services in Newry’s Daisy Hill Hospital
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett calls on the Taoiseach to engage with the Daisy Hill maternity suspension and use Shared Island funds to keep maternity and other services at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry. He says patients are being rerouted to Drogheda and that ambulance cover in the…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: Richard Boyd Barrett Calls on Taoiseach to Use Shared Ireland Funds to Save Services in Newry’s Daisy Hill HospitalArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates
Alliance Party selects Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly as its East Antrim Assembly candidates, saying they will provide a cross‑community, progressive choice and urging progressive voters to keep a strong Alliance team in the Assembly.
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Alliance selects East Antrim Assembly candidates Original release: Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates
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Collapse of maternity services at Daisy Hill a result of failure to act with urgency, says Danny Donnelly MLA
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly says he is disappointed by confirmation that maternity services are temporarily moving from Daisy Hill to Craigavon, and says the situation reflects poor long-term workforce planning. He calls on the Health Minister to take accountability and restore Daisy Hill services…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: Collapse of maternity services at Daisy Hill a result of failure to act with urgency, says Danny Donnelly MLA
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PBP Host Meeting on Daisy Hill
People Before Profit is hosting a public meeting in Ballybot House on 2 November on protecting Daisy Hill Hospital ahead of a planned maternity services suspension, with Richard Boyd Barrett TD and others on the panel. Marc Mac Seáin says community and workplace organising must be escalated, and…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: PBP Host Meeting on Daisy Hill
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PBP Support Daisy Hill Maternity March
The party supports the SOS Daisy Hill committee against maternity service suspension. Marc Mac Seáin comments on the issue.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: PBP Support Daisy Hill Maternity March
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John Blair selected as Alliance South Antrim Assembly candidate
Alliance Party announces that John Blair has been re-selected as its candidate for South Antrim at the 2027 Assembly election, with Mr Blair pledging to focus on health waiting lists, cost of living and protecting Lough Neagh.
Economy and employment Health Original release: John Blair selected as Alliance South Antrim Assembly candidate
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Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
Green Party NI councillor Anthony Flynn announces his candidacy for North Down in the 2027 Assembly election, pledging to protect the coastline and water quality, improve public transport and town‑centre businesses, secure affordable homes, cut health‑care waiting lists, strengthen animal‑welfare en
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
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Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection
Green Party Councillor Lauren Kendall shares her breast cancer diagnosis to encourage women to check for changes and seek GP advice promptly, and says she waited over 80 days since a red flag referral without starting treatment.
Health Issue: Councillor Lauren Kendall's breast cancer diagnosis Original release: Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection
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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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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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People Before Profit Contests Westminster Election
People Before Profit announce three candidates for the July 4 Westminster election – Shaun Harkin (Foyle), Gerry Carroll MLA (West Belfast) and Fiona Ferguson (North Belfast) – and say they will make Palestine, housing, health and poverty central issues if elected.
International affairs Housing Original release: People Before Profit Contests Westminster Election
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British And Irish Government’s Must Stop Scaremongering And End Hostile Environment Toward Refugees & Asylum-Seekers
People Before Profit condemns recent British and Irish government rhetoric on refugees, calling on both governments to stop scaremongering, reject the safe‑country legislation that would send asylum seekers to Britain and Rwanda, and urges resistance to any deportations.
Immigration International affairs Original release: British And Irish Government’s Must Stop Scaremongering And End Hostile Environment Toward Refugees & Asylum-Seekers
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Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says International Workers Memorial Day should remember those killed, injured or made ill at work, condemns Israel’s war on Gaza and the role of the US, Britain and EU, highlights climate‑related workplace risks, and calls for stronger trade‑unionrepresentation
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day
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Junior Doctors Are Right To Strike
People Before Profit says junior doctors in Northern Ireland are right to strike over pay, calls for a consolidated 10% pay rise and urges public support, citing pickets at Craigavon, Royal Victoria and Altnagelvin hospitals and condemning Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann’s response.
Health Economy and employment Original release: Junior Doctors Are Right To Strike
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Solidarity With Julian Assange
People Before Profit say the persecution of Julian Assange is wrong, stand in solidarity with him during his appeal hearing in London on 20‑21 February, and urge supporters to back the campaign for press freedom alongside trade‑union statements.
Justice and policing International affairs Original release: Solidarity With Julian Assange
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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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Bloody Sunday March For Justice Is As Important As Ever
People Before Profit urge support for the Bloody Sunday March, calling for justice for victims and solidarity with Palestine.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: Bloody Sunday March For Justice Is As Important As Ever
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Giant Strike Recharges Workers’ Fight
People Before Profit says the Thursday public‑sector strike was the biggest since 2015, congratulates unions and calls for longer, coordinated action, urging workers and communities to prepare for further strikes while demanding the DUP and the Secretary of State release funding and end austerity‑dr
Economy and employment Education Original release: Giant Strike Recharges Workers’ Fight
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2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis
People Before Profit says the 2022 cost‑of‑living crisis, climate inaction, attacks on reproductive and trans rights and the war in Ukraine show capitalism has failed, and calls for a socialist, left‑wing Irish government to end poverty, improve housing and health services.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: 2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis