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Sodexo Workers Win In Full After 50 Days On Strike
The party MLA Gerry Carroll congratulates Sodexo workers on winning their demands after 50 days on strike.
Economy and employment Original release: Sodexo Workers Win In Full After 50 Days On StrikeArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarks
The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA criticises Chief Constable Jon Boutcher's comments on the Provisional IRA, calling its existence anathema to democracy.
Justice and policing Original release: Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarksArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Unionist Leaders and Inter-Trade UK Business Association urge the Secretary of State to stop EU Regulation 2026/2108 deepening the Irish Sea customs border
The party, TUV and Inter-Trade UK Business Association urge the Secretary of State to stop EU Regulation 2026/2108 deepening the Irish Sea customs border, citing negative consequences for Northern Ireland businesses.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Unionist Leaders and Inter-Trade UK Business Association urge the Secretary of State to stop EU Regulation 2026/2108 deepening the Irish Sea customs border
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Richard Boyd Barrett Calls on Taoiseach to Use Shared Ireland Funds to Save Services in Newry’s Daisy Hill Hospital
The party calls on the Taoiseach to save maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital using the Shared Island fund. The party's representative Marc Mac Seáin supports local campaigners.
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Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
The party MLA Gerry Carroll responds to PSNI's investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism, stating the real threat to community cohesion comes from the far right.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
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Swann welcomes Joint UK-EU Agreement on parcel fees ahead of Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
The party welcomes a decision on parcel fees, concerning South Antrim MP Robin Swann.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Swann welcomes Joint UK-EU Agreement on parcel fees ahead of Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
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Whitehall asleep as EU parcel tax and AI rules hit Northern Ireland
The party welcomes a proposed UK-EU SPS agreement but criticises EU customs rules and AI Act application in Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Whitehall asleep as EU parcel tax and AI rules hit Northern Ireland
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Armstrong: Farm fire costs rose four times faster here than across the UK
Ulster Unionist MLA Diana Armstrong calls for investment in rural fire services after farm fire costs rose 73% in Northern Ireland.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Armstrong: Farm fire costs rose four times faster here than across the UK
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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 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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Aiken: Food checks deal welcome, but Irish Sea border is far from gone
Ulster Unionist spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken welcomes draft UK-EU food checks agreement, criticising ongoing Irish Sea border separation.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK food and plant products agreement Original release: Aiken: Food checks deal welcome, but Irish Sea border is far from gone
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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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Allen welcomes opening of new Harland & Wolff fabrication hall
The party welcomes the opening of the new Harland & Wolff fabrication hall, which will support 900 jobs and apprenticeships in East Belfast.
Economy and employment Issue: Harland & Wolff £100 million investment announcement Original release: Allen welcomes opening of new Harland & Wolff fabrication hall
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Butler Announces £1.95m Investment in Endometriosis Services
The party announces Health Minister Robbie Butler's £1.95m investment in endometriosis services. The investment aims to improve access to care and reduce waiting times.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Butler Announces £1.95m Investment in Endometriosis Services
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Health Minister: 'Let’s work together to protect our Health Service this winter'
Health Minister Robbie Butler urges public to work with Health Service to protect services this winter. The plans aim to ensure services remain safe and responsive.
Health Issue: Winter Surge plans publication Original release: Health Minister: 'Let’s work together to protect our Health Service this winter'
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PBP Host Meeting on Daisy Hill
The party hosts a meeting on the suspension of Daisy Hill Hospital's maternity services. Richard Boyd Barrett TD and others will discuss community organising to protect the hospital.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: PBP Host Meeting on Daisy Hill
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Carroll: DUP Will Pocket the Wage and Wreck the Work
The DUP MLA Gerry Carroll criticises the DUP's stance on wages and ministerial cars, accusing them of obstructing progress and blocking rights.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP Stormont brake request on MLA wages and ministerial cars Original release: Carroll: DUP Will Pocket the Wage and Wreck the Work
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You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty
The party Leader Jon Burrows criticises DUP's decision to exclude Northern Ireland from an economic forum, saying it punishes Northern Ireland and undermines the Union. He suggests Health Minister Robbie Butler should attend instead.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP's decision to exclude Northern Ireland from Economic Forum in Glasgow Original release: You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty
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Carroll: Court Ruling a Victory for Garvaghy Residents and People Power
The party MLA Gerry Carroll welcomes a High Court ruling on the Drumcree parade ban. The ruling is a victory for Garvaghy Road residents.
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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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