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Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic Abuse
SDLP Waterside Councillor Martin Reilly says Derry and Strabane District Council has backed his motion for stronger action on economic abuse, urging emergency financial assistance, specialist debt advice and a coordinated Executive response to remove barriers for victim‑survivors.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Derry and Strabane District Council economic abuse motion Original release: Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic AbuseArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitments
SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole MLA calls for firm delivery commitments after the Belfast section of the Eastern Transport Plan 2035 was published, saying the proposals are aspirational but lack budget and clear timelines, and urging the Minister to ensure pedestrianisation, safeguard the‑dis
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Eastern Transport Plan 2035 Belfast portion publication Original release: O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitmentsArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Hanna: Budget must deliver support now and invest in Northern Ireland's future
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls on the Chancellor to use the 2026 Budget to fund extra Home Heating Oil Support, an Essentials Guarantee for Universal Credit and extend Rural Fuel Duty Relief, and to pledge a ten‑year partnership investing in infrastructure, housing and skills to build a stronger
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Stormont budget request for household support and infrastructure investment Original release: Hanna: Budget must deliver support now and invest in Northern Ireland's futureArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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SDLP Backs Bid for Third Year of Belfast Fleadh
The SDLP backs a bid for a third year of the Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast, saying the festival showcased the city’s culture, attracted 1.6 million visitors and delivered strong economic, social and civic benefits, and welcomes the council’s move to develop a strong bid.
Economy and employment Local government Original release: SDLP Backs Bid for Third Year of Belfast Fleadh
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Durkan Urges Cross-Border Action to Advance A2 Buncrana Road Project
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan urges the Taoiseach, the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Infrastructure to consider Shared Island Funding to move forward the long‑delayed A2 Buncrana Road widening scheme, calling the cross‑border route vital for regional connectivity and safety.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A2 Buncrana Road Widening Scheme delay Original release: Durkan Urges Cross-Border Action to Advance A2 Buncrana Road Project
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Harkin: FinTrU Redundancy Process Must be Restarted
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin calls for the redundancy process at FinTrU in Derry to be restarted, backing the Financial Services Union's demand and requesting a meeting with management. He says Derry staff are treated differently from Belfast workers and claims public money is funding…
Economy and employment Local government Issue: FinTrU proposed redundancies at Derry site Original release: Harkin: FinTrU Redundancy Process Must be Restarted
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McDaid slams ‘wear more clothes’ advice in schools
SDLP Councillor Catherine McDaid criticised the Education Authority's advice that pupils should “ wear more clothes” in D Derry schools, arguing it reflects cut budgets and inadequate heating rather than protecting children and staff, and she urged action on heating and repairs.
Education Local government Original release: McDaid slams ‘wear more clothes’ advice in schools
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SDLP selects Malachy Quinn as Assembly Candidate for Mid Ulster
The SDLP selects Councillor Malachy Quinn as its Mid Ulster candidate for the 2027 Assembly election, noting his work on Caoimhé’s Law, school‑bus safety legislation and an All‑Island Animal Cruelty Register.
Other Local government Original release: SDLP selects Malachy Quinn as Assembly Candidate for Mid Ulster
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Support For The March For Clean Water In Belfast 3 November
People Before Profit Derry and Strabane Councillor Shaun Harkin backs the March for Clean Water in Belfast on 3 November, organised by Save Lough Neagh, and says urgent investment in water and sewage infrastructure is needed. He criticises Stormont over Lough Neagh pollution and the Mobuoy dump.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Support For The March For Clean Water In Belfast 3 November
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Help People Before Profit’s Election Campaigns
People Before Profit asks supporters to volunteer for its European and local election campaigns, including leafleting and canvassing, and to donate to fund them, as it says it lacks the resources of larger parties.
Other Local government Original release: Help People Before Profit’s Election Campaigns
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No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
People Before Profit says congestion charges would create class barriers and urges the government to scrap the plan and introduce free, frequent public transport in city centres, estimating a €550 million‑€1 billion cost to fund the scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
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Defend The Right To Protest – Say No To City Centre Bye-Laws
People Before Profit says Belfast City Council’s proposed city‑centre bye‑laws would breach civil liberties by requiring permits and fines for protests, buskers and charities, and calls on the council to reject the measures.
Local government Original release: Defend The Right To Protest – Say No To City Centre Bye-Laws
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People Before Profit Support The Translink Strikers
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin backs Translink workers on strike and their escalated industrial action, criticising a 0 per cent pay offer and saying promises from the Secretary of State, the DUP and a restored Stormont Executive count for nothing.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: People Before Profit Support The Translink Strikers
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Giant Strike Recharges Workers’ Fight
People Before Profit says the Thursday Public Sector Strike was the largest and best-coordinated since at least 2015, and calls for workers to strike again for longer, with unions and communities preparing sustained action.
Economy and employment Education Original release: Giant Strike Recharges Workers’ Fight
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Second Transport Strike Day Hardens Worker Resolve Public Support
People Before Profit says up to 4,000 Translink workers picketed on a second day of strike action, with a third day starting that day and a fourth planned for the 22nd, and claims public support for the pay dispute. It blames management's 0% pay offer and the DUP's blocking of the Assembly.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Second Transport Strike Day Hardens Worker Resolve Public Support
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Translink Workers Strike
People Before Profit stands in solidarity with Translink workers on strike, criticising a 0% pay offer and calling for longer, more coordinated strikes, with support for pickets and a defence of publicly owned transport.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Translink Workers Strike
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Unions Reps In Translink Unite To Fight 0% Offer
People Before Profit says the three unions representing Translink bus and rail workers are united and will launch industrial action from 1 December in response to Translink’s 0% pay offer, citing past joint successes.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Unions Reps In Translink Unite To Fight 0% Offer
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Derry-Strabane Council Votes To Officially Support Expelling The Israeli Ambassador
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin says Derry and Strabane Council passed his motion calling on the Irish and British governments to back an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the expulsion of Israeli ambassadors, with Independent and SDLP support.
International affairs Local government Original release: Derry-Strabane Council Votes To Officially Support Expelling The Israeli Ambassador
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People Before Profit Holds Successful Conference
People Before Profit says its annual convention, attended by 400 delegates, called for a three percent mortgage cap, new rent controls and a major increase in social housing, and backed a cost of living demonstration on 7 October and a neutrality demonstration on 4 November.
Economy and employment Housing Original release: People Before Profit Holds Successful Conference
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Support Global Climate Strike On September 15Th
People Before Profit urges support for the global climate strike on Friday 15 September, organised by Fridays for Future, with protests in Belfast from Custom House Square to City Hall and in Dublin to the Dáil. It says the aim is to end the fossil fuel era and accuses global leaders of…
Environment and climate Original release: Support Global Climate Strike On September 15Th