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Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarks
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA rejects Chief Constable Jon Boutcher’s reported claim that remaining Provisional IRA members are older people who pose no harm, calling the group’s continued existence anathema to democracy and urging a fresh security assessment and equal law enforcement.
Justice and policing Issue: Chief Constable's comments on Provisional IRA existence Original release: Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarksArchived 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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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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Burrows rejects call for dissident deal as PSNI marks 25 years
The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA rejects a call for a deal with dissident republicans, paying tribute to the PSNI on its 25th anniversary.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI 25th anniversary Original release: Burrows rejects call for dissident deal as PSNI marks 25 years
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Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
Jon Burrows MLA responds to accusations of supremacist attitude from Sinn Féin's Philip McGuigan, criticising Sinn Féin's record in government and their stance on the past.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Philip McGuigan's Assembly speech accusing Jon Burrows MLA of supremacist attitude Original release: Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
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Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales
The party leader Jon Burrows MLA calls for fireworks law reform, including banning private sales.
Justice and policing Issue: Fireworks law reform call by party leader Jon Burrows MLA Original release: Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales
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Attacks on Rasharkin Orange Hall
The party's North Antrim MP Jim Allister welcomes Rasharkin Chosen Few's statement on attacks on their hall, criticising Sinn Fein for glorifying terrorism.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Rasharkin attacks Original release: Attacks on Rasharkin Orange Hall
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Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour
The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA responds to a High Court judgment on a parade ban. He calls for the law to be upheld and for those in office to be held accountable.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour
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TUV reacts to Drumcree Court ruling
The party leader Jim Allister comments on the Drumcree Court ruling, criticising policing and the Secretary of State.
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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Ebrington Hotel device put families at risk, says Alderman Guy
Justice and policing Original release: Ebrington Hotel device put families at risk, says Alderman Guy
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Dervock shooting
The party's North Antrim MP, Jim Allister, condemns a shooting in Dervock and calls for police action.
Justice and policing Issue: Dervock shooting Original release: Dervock shooting
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Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey
Lord Empey argues Drumcree dispute has backfired on republicans, undermining their campaign for a united Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Garvaghy Road residents' protest against Orange Order march Original release: Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey
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Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness
Jim Allister MP says the party will offer West Tyrone voters a chance to vote for strength, not weakness. He criticises the DUP's response to recent events in Portadown.
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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Surprise, surprise PIRA not a benign spectator
The party leader Jim Allister expresses concern about undisclosed intelligence on PIRA. He believes it shows PIRA's involvement was malevolent.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI's undisclosed intelligence on PIRA's malevolent involvement Original release: Surprise, surprise PIRA not a benign spectator