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Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says Tennyson
The party criticises DUP's Brexit strategy, saying it causes uncertainty and instability.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says TennysonArchived 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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Joint statement by leaders of the UUP and TUV and the Chair of the Inter-Trade UK Business Association on Stormont Brake
The party and the UUP express concerns about EU customs law and its impact on Northern Ireland businesses.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment 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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TUV Welcomes The Triggering of the Stormont Brake After a Month of Drawing Attention to Dangerous New EU Regulation
The party welcomes the triggering of the Stormont Brake in response to EU Regulation 2026/2108, a dangerous new EU regulation. The party's Leader, Jim Allister KC MP, had previously highlighted the regulation's problems.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV Welcomes The Triggering of the Stormont Brake After a Month of Drawing Attention to Dangerous New EU Regulation
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Irish Government must not cooperate with British legacy structures that undermine accountability – Matt Carthy TD
The party's spokesperson on Justice, Matt Carthy TD, urges the Minister for Justice to implement the Justice Committee's report on the Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026, opposing changes that could weaken accountability.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Irish Government must not cooperate with British legacy structures that undermine accountability – Matt Carthy TD
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Equal citizenship is non-negotiable – Allister
The party leader Jim Allister warns that a Labour government would reverse Brexit in all but name, making the whole UK subject to EU laws.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Equal citizenship is non-negotiable – AllisterArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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DUP to Trigger Stormont Brake Over New EU Customs Rules
The party plans to use the Stormont brake over new EU customs rules. This concerns the party.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: DUP to Trigger Stormont Brake Over New EU Customs Rules
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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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Draft agreement between EU and British government ‘further evidence of failed Brexit project’ – Ferguson
The party MLA Ciara Ferguson comments on a draft EU and British government agreement on food and plant products, saying it shows Brexit's failures. Ferguson discusses its impact on the regional economy.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK food and plant products agreement Original release: Draft agreement between EU and British government ‘further evidence of failed Brexit project’ – Ferguson
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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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Sinn Féin will oppose any attempt to place British state forces beyond reach of accountability – Finucane
The party opposes British government proposals to give the Attorney General final say over conflict-related prosecutions, which they claim undermines the independence of the prosecution service and creates a two-tier justice system. This concerns party MP John Finucane.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: British government proposals to give Attorney General final say on conflict-related prosecutions Original release: Sinn Féin will oppose any attempt to place British state forces beyond reach of accountability – Finucane
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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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Buckley warns of further trade barriers
The party's trade spokesperson, Buckley, warns of further trade barriers.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: UK-EU trade agreement renegotiation Original release: Buckley warns of further trade barriers