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Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says Tennyson
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland says the DUP's move to pull the Stormont brake is a cynical stunt that threatens progress on a UK‑EU sanitary and phytosanitary agreement, risking higher checks in the Irish Sea and undermining 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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Joint statement by leaders of the UUP and TUV and the Chair of the Inter-Trade UK Business Association on Stormont Brake
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA, TUV leader Jim Allister MP and Inter‑Trade UK Business Association chair Peter Summerton call on the Secretary of State to apply the Stormont Brake and stop EU Regulation 2026/2108, saying it deepens the customs divide and harms NI trade.
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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8 Years 9 Months wait for urgent dermatology appointment in Northern Trust
North Antrim MP Jim Allister says his constituents are being failed by the Northern Trust after a case revealed an 8‑year‑9‑month wait for an ‘urgent’ dermatology appointment, calling it a catastrophic failure and pledging to press the Trust’s CEO on the issue.
Health Issue: Northern Trust dermatology service wait times criticism Original release: 8 Years 9 Months wait for urgent dermatology appointment in Northern TrustArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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SDLP launches three-stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysis
SDLP launches a three‑stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysis, calling for immediate changes to stop any single party collapsing the Executive, joint First Ministers, speaker reform and removal of vetoes, linking the Programme for Government to the budget, giving local communities more influence
Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP launches Stormont reform plan Original release: SDLP launches three-stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysisArchived 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 Stormont Brake being triggered on EU Regulation 2026/2108, saying the legislation threatens Northern Ireland’s community life and deepens the UK‑EU divide, after a month of submissions and an article by leader Jim Allister.
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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SDLP Party Leader: Irish unity needs unified approach
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the Irish Government’s move to set up a body examining constitutional futures and Fine Gael’s upcoming unity blueprint, and writes to Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris urging an inclusive, New‑Ireland‑Forum‑style process of political and civic ‑
Constitutional affairs Issue: Irish Government parties' unity plans Original release: SDLP Party Leader: Irish unity needs unified approachArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Hanna welcomes Taoiseach’s New Ireland Commitment
Claire Hanna welcomes Taoiseach's New Ireland commitment, calls for cross-community plan.
Constitutional affairs Issue: British Prime Minister and Taoiseach commitment on cross-border employment issues Original release: Hanna welcomes Taoiseach’s New Ireland CommitmentArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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O’Toole: People Deserve a Future Beyond Political Petulance
SDLP Leader Matthew O'Toole says people deserve a future beyond political petulance and calls for a new Ireland with hope and opportunity for all.
Constitutional affairs Original release: O’Toole: People Deserve a Future Beyond Political PetulanceArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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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 financial 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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Hanna: UK Budget Underlines Failure of Executive to Do Its Job
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes any Chancellor support for households facing rising energy costs, but says Northern Ireland will stay in a crisis cycle unless the Executive agrees a budget and governs effectively, calling for certainty and strategic investment.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Budget announcement Original release: Hanna: UK Budget Underlines Failure of Executive to Do Its JobArchived 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 calls for firm delivery commitments on the Belfast transport plan, saying it is long on aspiration but short on commitments.
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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Chief Constable’s clarification changes a word, not the substance: PIRA’s stance should not shape policing
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Chief Constable's clarification does not change the fact that the PIRA's stance shaped policing at Drumcree.
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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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, while urging a ten‑year partnership to invest in infrastructure, housing, transport, energy and skills in
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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Equal citizenship is non-negotiable – Allister
Traditional Unionist Voice leader Jim Allister says a centre‑right government is essential because Labour’s “Reset” would effectively reverse Brexit and bind the UK to EU rules. He calls for tearing up the Windsor Framework and restoring equal citizenship across the United Kingdom.
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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Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
Alliance Cllr Long calls for Fleadh to be made more accessible for everyone, following concerns from disability groups.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Fleadh 2026 accessibility concerns and proposals Original release: Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
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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, urging progressive voters to retain the two cross‑community MLAs and pledging to deliver a shared, inclusive society for the constituency.
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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Hunger figures must be a wake-up call for Communities Minister, says Mulholland
Alliance MLA Mulholland says the latest figures showing over one‑fifth of households in Northern Ireland ran out of food must shock the Communities Minister and urges him to launch an ambitious, funded anti‑poverty strategy with clear deadlines and measurable targets, especially for families with
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Issue: Stormont poverty statistics release Original release: Hunger figures must be a wake-up call for Communities Minister, says Mulholland
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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 the collapse of maternity services at Daisy Hill is a result of failure to act with urgency. He calls for the Minister to restore full services as soon as possible.
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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Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland says the call‑in into Belfast City Council’s decision to redirect £339,242 of discretionary funding shows the process lacked transparency and fairness, and urges that public money be allocated according to the council’s own criteria, noting legal opinion validated
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast City Council discretionary funding allocation call-in Original release: Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray