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SDLP challenges Executive over broken pledge on racial equality legislation
SDLP Opposition challenges the Executive over delayed racial equality legislation after record race hate incidents and crimes in 2025/26, and calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to explain the delay. Its Black History Month Opposition Day motion also recognised black communities.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Executive delay to racial equality legislation following record race hate figures Original release: SDLP challenges Executive over broken pledge on racial equality legislation (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: First Ministers' response to racist riots woefully inadequate
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says the First Ministers' response to last week's racist disorder is woefully inadequate, criticising the lack of an Executive Office policy and practical support for affected migrant communities and displaced families.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast racist pogroms and attacks on homes, June 2026 Original release: O’Toole: First Ministers' response to racist riots woefully inadequate (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says he pressed Health Minister Mike Nesbitt in an urgent Assembly question after racist disorder targeted health workers, and calls for protective measures, support for affected staff and assurances for migrant staff.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood offers support following disorder
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood says he visited Derry's migrant community, including the North West Migrants Forum, to offer support after disorder across the North, which he attributes to racism and hatred. He says migrants belong in Derry and that the city will not tolerate racism.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Disorder across the North against migrant communities, June 2026 Original release: Eastwood offers support following disorder (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte condemns further North Belfast disorder
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte condemns further disorder at Sandyknowes, Glengormley and other areas on Wednesday evening, saying masked figures attacked police, destroyed property and terrorised communities. He calls the violence racism and urges protection for migrant communities.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Whyte condemns further North Belfast disorder (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna condemns racist graffiti
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns racist graffiti on the Bass Buildings in Alfred Street, Belfast, which a Belfast Asian Women's Academy representative said contained a death threat. She says racism and hate are on the rise and calls for a society-wide response.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti found at Belfast city centre residential building Original release: Hanna condemns racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Catney condemns racist graffiti in Lisburn
SDLP Lisburn North Councillor Pat Catney condemns racist graffiti targeting Muslim residents in the Chapel Hill area of Lisburn. He says he has contacted the PSNI and is working with council officials to have it removed.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Racist graffiti in Lisburn North and arrest Original release: Catney condemns racist graffiti in Lisburn (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite calls for response to racist intimidation
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite urges a joint response to racist intimidation across East Belfast, citing social media posts, and wants an urgent East Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership meeting. He also presses the PSNI and Justice Minister to act and to…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: East Belfast racist intimidation social media posts Original release: De Faoite calls for response to racist intimidation (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP opposition to demand action and accountability after race riots
SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole MLA demands a coordinated Executive response to the recent riots, including more PSNI resources, updated hate crime laws and timelines for refugee integration and racial equality strategies. The party also calls for clarity on any loyalist paramilitary…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Ballymena and Larne race riots and Executive response Original release: SDLP opposition to demand action and accountability after race riots (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte condemns racist graffiti
SDLP North Belfast councillor Carl Whyte condemns racist 'Muslims out' graffiti, featuring a firearm's cross hairs, in North Belfast, saying it has been removed after he reported it to the council and urging anyone with information to contact police.
Disability and equality Issue: North Belfast 'Muslims out' racist graffiti removal Original release: Whyte condemns racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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McDaid welcomes council’s rejection of racism
SDLP councillor Catherine McDaid welcomes unanimous council backing for her motion condemning a rise in racism across Derry, Strabane and Northern Ireland. The council will urge the Executive to introduce stand-alone hate crime legislation, following online abuse aimed at Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Derry and Strabane council motion condemning rise in racism Original release: McDaid welcomes council’s rejection of racism (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: No place for racism
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns the racist graffiti attack on a Roden Street property in south Belfast, calling the act disgraceful, stating there is no place for racism in the city and urging that the affected family be helped to find a new home.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti on south Belfast property Original release: Hanna: No place for racism (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: We all have responsibility to break politics of hate
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the recall of the Assembly should send a united message after racially motivated violence in Belfast, and calls for social media regulation, swift police action, house building and public service investment to tackle the hate.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast racially motivated criminal damage to businesses, Assembly recall call Original release: Eastwood: We all have responsibility to break politics of hate (opens in a new tab)
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Barr: More must be done to tackle racial profiling
SDLP councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr says more must be done to curb police racial profiling, urging legislative reform and a modern Racial Equality Strategy after PSNI data showed minority ethnic people are stopped and searched at almost double the rate of others. She called for zero‑tolerance rules,
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI stop‑and‑search figures for minority ethnic communities Original release: Barr: More must be done to tackle racial profiling (opens in a new tab)