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Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the far-right is the real danger to community cohesion, after the PSNI confirmed an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism in the Shankill area.
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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Swann welcomes Joint UK-EU Agreement on parcel fees ahead of Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
South Antrim MP Robin Swann welcomes the UK‑EU agreement that will keep “not at risk” parcels entering Northern Ireland free of EU handling fees, but says uncertainty remains over how the EU AI Act will apply to NI businesses under the Windsor Framework.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU handling fees on Northern Ireland parcels Original release: Swann welcomes Joint UK-EU Agreement on parcel fees ahead of Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
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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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BROLLY: “Safeguarding must not be used as an excuse to sideline parents”
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says safeguarding must not be used to sideline parents, urging that any RSE reforms respect parental rights, school ethos and transparent consultation, and asks the Education Minister to protect withdrawal rights and disclose teaching materials.
Education Issue: Assembly debate on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Original release: BROLLY: “Safeguarding must not be used as an excuse to sideline parents”
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Aiken: Food checks deal welcome, but Irish Sea border is far from gone
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken welcomes the draft UK‑EU sanitary and phytosanitary agreement on food checks, but warns that Northern Ireland will stay separated from the rest of the UK on many regulations, tariffs and the new EU customs code, increasing trade disruption.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK food and plant products agreement Original release: Aiken: Food checks deal welcome, but Irish Sea border is far from gone
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Allen welcomes opening of new Harland & Wolff fabrication hall
UUP MLA Andy Allen welcomes the opening of Harland & Wolff’s new Resurgent Hall, calling it a milestone for Belfast shipbuilding. He notes the £100 million investment, 900 jobs and apprenticeships, and the construction of three Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ships, and says the party will press for更多
Economy and employment Issue: Harland & Wolff £100 million investment announcement Original release: Allen welcomes opening of new Harland & Wolff fabrication hall
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PBP Host Meeting on Daisy Hill
People Before Profit calls for community mobilisation to protect Daisy Hill Hospital, saying politicians have failed to stem service decline.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: PBP Host Meeting on Daisy Hill
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You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty
The party Leader Jon Burrows criticises DUP's decision to exclude Northern Ireland from an economic forum, saying it punishes Northern Ireland and undermines the Union. He suggests Health Minister Robbie Butler should attend instead.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP's decision to exclude Northern Ireland from Economic Forum in Glasgow Original release: You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty
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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 decision 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 ruling 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 officials and calling for on‑the‑spot super fines and prosecutions for breaches of parade legislation.
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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Swann responds to Budget
UUP MP Robin Swann welcomes £7.5 m for cyber/AI research and £1 m for an investment summit in the new UK Budget, but says the overall settlement – £270 m via the Barnett formula and the rise in Air Passenger Duty – falls far short of stabilising public services, supporting local industry and giving
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Budget announcement Original release: Swann responds to Budget
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Ebrington Hotel device put families at risk, says Alderman Guy
UUP Alderman Darren Guy condemns those responsible after the PSNI confirmed a viable explosive device was left at the Ebrington Hotel in Derry, saying the act put families at risk during the Halloween funfair and endangers staff and guests.
Justice and policing Original release: Ebrington Hotel device put families at risk, says Alderman Guy
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Common sense prevails as Queen’s lifts Remembrance collarette ban
Ulster Unionist Party's Jay Basra welcomes Queen's University Belfast's decision to lift the ban on Orange collarettes at its Remembrance Sunday service.
Community relations and legacy Education Original release: Common sense prevails as Queen’s lifts Remembrance collarette ban
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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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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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Stand Up To Fascism – Belfast Mobilises
People Before Profit says the recent Belfast riots targeting migrant shops are fascist attacks driven by loyalist paramilitaries, condemns police handling, and calls for strong counter‑mobilisation at the upcoming Belfast Welcomes Diversity march in Writers Square on Saturday.
Justice and policing Original release: Stand Up To Fascism – Belfast Mobilises
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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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PSNI Allow Far-Right Minority To Rampage In Belfast
People Before Profit says the PSNI failed to protect Muslim‑owned shops and minority communities during a far‑right disturbance in south Belfast after an anti‑racist rally, and calls for the police to be held to account and for NIC‑ICTU to lead a mobilisation against the fascists.
Justice and policing Immigration Original release: PSNI Allow Far-Right Minority To Rampage In Belfast