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PSNI and Translink must investigate reports of sectarian gestures – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on PSNI and Translink to urgently investigate alleged sectarian gestures by loyalist bandsmen on a bus after a Loyal orders march on Ormeau Road, emphasising the impact on the lower Ormeau community and families of the Sean Graham victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sean Graham bookies massacre sectarian gestures reports Original release: PSNI and Translink must investigate reports of sectarian gestures – HargeyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John Kelly
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald says she is deeply saddened by the death of John Kelly, a leading campaigner for Bloody Sunday families, and extends sympathies to his loved ones, praising his role in securing the inquiry and British apology.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Death of Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly Original release: Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John KellyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy expresses condolences on the death of John Kelly, describing him as a campaigner for truth and justice who worked to clear his brother Michael and others killed or injured on Bloody Sunday.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Death of Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly Original release: Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John KellyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane challenges comments by former SAS commander George Simm on BBC Good Morning Ulster, saying his claims that the SAS arrested some suspects and so no shoot-to-kill policy existed are flawed. He says families seeking legal accountability are entitled to independent…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Former SAS commander's comments on SAS actions in Northern Ireland Original release: SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – FinucaneArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Irish Government must not cooperate with British legacy structures that undermine accountability – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin justice spokesperson Matt Carthy TD urges the Minister for Justice to implement the Oireachtas Committee’s recommendations on the Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026, to oppose British legacy changes that could dilute accountability, protect independent prosecutions and inquests, ensure any ‑
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026 report publication Original release: Irish Government must not cooperate with British legacy structures that undermine accountability – Matt Carthy TDArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Hargey calls on unionist leaders to condemn discovery of weapons linked to far-right extremists
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on unionist political leaders to unequivocally condemn the discovery of pipe bombs, Tasers and detonators in the Shankill area linked to far-right extremists. She says she will raise the find with the Chief Constable at the Policing Board and asks what the…
Justice and policing Issue: Shankill area explosives and weapons discovery linked to far-right extremists Original release: Hargey calls on unionist leaders to condemn discovery of weapons linked to far-right extremistsArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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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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Flynn welcomes investment in Endometriosis services and new surgical technology
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn welcomes the new gynaecological surgical robot in Belfast and the £1.95 million Health Minister announced for regional endometriosis centres, calling for improved diagnosis, treatment, all‑island cooperation and sustained investment.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Introduction of new gynaecological surgical robot in Belfast Original release: Flynn welcomes investment in Endometriosis services and new surgical technology
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Sinn Féin will oppose any attempt to place British state forces beyond reach of accountability – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the British government must drop proposals to give the British Attorney General final authority over conflict‑related prosecutions, arguing it would undermine the independent prosecution service established after the Good Friday Agreement and place state forces beyond
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: British government proposals to give Attorney General final say on conflict-related prosecutions Original release: Sinn Féin will oppose any attempt to place British state forces beyond reach of accountability – Finucane
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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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Support The Rally For Women’s Safety
People Before Profit representative Maeve O'Neill backs a rally in Derry on 8 November against attacks on women in the city, citing a recent spate of sexually motivated attacks, including one at knifepoint, and calling for a shift in misogynistic attitudes.
Justice and policing Original release: Support The Rally For Women’s Safety
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United Against Racism Counter Demo
People Before Profit announces a counter‑demonstration on 19 September at 1.30 pm at the bottom of Grafton Street, Dublin, to oppose a planned far‑right march, urging activists, friends and local groups to join.
Disability and equality Original release: United Against Racism Counter Demo
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United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum
People Before Profit's Dublin branch of United Against Racism reports on a forum held on 7 September with about 150 attendees on uniting against the far right, including speakers on attacks on people of colour and on Dublin's Northside communities.
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's Matt Collins responds to an Irish News column by Brian Feeney that compared the party to the far right, calling Feeney's assertions nonsense. He notes the column appeared on the eve of a large anti-racism demonstration in Belfast that the party helped build.
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 calls for strong counter-mobilisation against far-right violence in Belfast, linking loyist paramilitaries and Tommy Robinson supporters to attacks on migrant-owned shops and urging turnout at Saturday's Belfast Welcomes Diversity march in Writers Square.
Justice and policing Original release: Stand Up To Fascism – Belfast Mobilises
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The Dup Should Offer Leadership Not Victim Blaming
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin calls on DUP Infrastructure Minister Gordon Lyons to withdraw his remarks that protesters' concerns were legitimate, accusing him of victim blaming after anti-immigration violence in Belfast.
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, calls for a mass anti‑racism movement and backs the ‘Belfast Welcomes Diversity’ march on Saturday, expected to draw thousands from Writers Square to City Hall.
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
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll commends West Belfast residents for defending a migrant-owned shop on the Falls Road after a group of young people attacked it, saying the community response was immediate and that minorities are welcome.
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 appearance of Dublin far‑right agitators marching alongside loyalist paramilitaries in Belfast reveals the nature of the far right, condemns racist attacks on migrant‑run businesses and calls on the ICTU and civil society to organise a national anti‑far‑right rally of t
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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PSNI Allow Far-Right Minority To Rampage In Belfast
People Before Profit says the PSNI allowed far-right and loyalist groups to attack Muslim-owned and migrant-owned shops in south Belfast after an anti-racist rally at City Hall, and calls for the police to be held to account.
Justice and policing Immigration Original release: PSNI Allow Far-Right Minority To Rampage In Belfast