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Joint statement by leaders of the UUP and TUV and the Chair of the Inter-Trade UK Business Association on Stormont Brake
TUV leader Jim Allister, joined by UUP leader Jon Burrows and ITUKBA chair Peter Summerton, calls for the Secretary of State to apply the Stormont Brake against the EU Union Customs Code, which they say deepens the customs border between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Stormont brake request on EU goods regulations Original release: Joint statement by leaders of the UUP and TUV and the Chair of the Inter-Trade UK Business Association on Stormont BrakeArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Glorification of IRA terrorism still prominent in Mid Ulster
Traditional Unionist Voice condemns the display of IRA regalia at the funeral of convicted terrorist Noel Quinn in Clonoe, saying there is no room for glorifying terrorism and criticising Sinn Féin and the First Minister.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Funeral of convicted IRA terrorist Noel Quinn in Clonoe Original release: Glorification of IRA terrorism still prominent in Mid UlsterArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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TUV Welcomes The Triggering of the Stormont Brake After a Month of Drawing Attention to Dangerous New EU Regulation
Traditional Unionist Voice welcomes the triggering of the Stormont Brake on EU Regulation 2026/2108 after a month of drawing attention to the legislation, saying the new customs code will harm everyday life in Northern Ireland and deepen the UK‑EU division.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont brake request on EU goods regulations Original release: TUV Welcomes The Triggering of the Stormont Brake After a Month of Drawing Attention to Dangerous New EU RegulationArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Chief Constable’s clarification changes a word, not the substance: PIRA’s stance should not shape policing
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says the Chief Constable's clarification on the Provisional IRA's 'stance' does not change the substance, asking why its position was relevant to policing Drumcree and what weight it was given. He calls on the DUP to explain how it can sustain Sinn Fein in government.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree policing assessment controversy Original release: Chief Constable’s clarification changes a word, not the substance: PIRA’s stance should not shape policingArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Equal citizenship is non-negotiable – Allister
TUV leader Jim Allister says equal citizenship is non‑negotiable and urges a centre‑right Reform Government to scrap the Windsor Framework, restore UK sovereignty and complete Brexit, warning Labour’s ‘Reset’ would reverse Brexit and bind the UK to EU law.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Labour Party Brexit reversal plan announcement Original release: Equal citizenship is non-negotiable – AllisterArchived 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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Attacks on Rasharkin Orange Hall
TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister welcomes Rasharkin Chosen Few's public account of repeated attacks on its Orange hall, including IRA graffiti, and calls on the PSNI to deliver results under its action plan and to act on claims that policing is influenced by PIRA feelings.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Rasharkin attacks Original release: Attacks on Rasharkin Orange Hall
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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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TUV reacts to Drumcree Court ruling
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to a court ruling on Drumcree, saying the Chief Constable allowed a policing decision to be influenced by PIRA feelings and that the Secretary of State blocked Portadown District's lawful right to march. He warns the outcome risks more protest of the same kind.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: TUV reacts to Drumcree Court ruling
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Hanna Challenges PM on Palestine Action Proscription
Claire Hanna MP challenges the Prime Minister to review Palestine Action proscription, citing impact on freedom of expression and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
International affairs Issue: UK Government Palestine Action proscription decision Original release: Hanna Challenges PM on Palestine Action Proscription
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Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says High Court revelations show the PIRA continues to exist and influenced policing of Drumcree, and calls on the DUP to resign Emma Little-Pengelly as deputy First Minister, urging West Tyrone voters to back TUV candidate Stevan Patterson at next year's election.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Portadown policing controversy Original release: Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness
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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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The French Left Beats Back The Far-Right!
People Before Profit says the French left’s win in the second round of the legislative election, where the Nouveau Front Populaire became the largest party and pushed Marine Le Pen’s far‑right into third, proves Irish parties must rule out any coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and follow its
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 MLA Gerry Carroll and TD Brid Smith jointly condemn the British and Irish governments' rhetoric on asylum seekers, criticising the Rwanda deportation plans and the Irish move to name Britain a 'safe country'. They reject tougher border controls and urge people to resist…
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 marks International Workers Memorial Day, citing deaths of health workers, journalists and aid workers in Gaza, workers harmed by climate change, and unsafe conditions across Ireland. He criticises the Stormont Executive over trade union representation and…
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day
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Harkin: Pps Decision Not To Prosecute Soldiers For Perjury A Travesty Of Justice
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin condemns the Public Prosecution Service's decision not to prosecute soldiers for perjury over Bloody Sunday evidence, calling it a travesty of justice. He says the PPS is aiding a British state cover-up and calls for the Legacy legislation to be scrapped.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Harkin: Pps Decision Not To Prosecute Soldiers For Perjury A Travesty Of Justice
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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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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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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