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Dillon comments on Ógra Shinn Féin video
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says Ógra Shinn Féin has removed a video that was intended as tongue-in-cheek and not to offend. She says young people are frustrated by the DUP's stance and calls on all parties to use social media responsibly.
Other Issue: Ógra Shinn Féin video removal after social media controversy Original release: Dillon comments on Ógra Shinn Féin video (opens in a new tab)
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TUV publish legal opinion on standards committee report
The TUV has published a legal opinion on the Standards Committee report concerning Timothy Gaston, and has provided a link for readers to access it.
Other Issue: Standards Committee report into Timothy Gaston legal opinion Original release: TUV publish legal opinion on standards committee report (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald – Decisive action taken to ensure full accountability
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says two staff members who gave job references to Michael McMonagle were guilty of gross misconduct and no longer work for or are members of the party. She calls for a complete overhaul of party governance procedures, with external professional advice, to prevent…
Other Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Féin staff job references given to Michael McMonagle Original release: Mary Lou McDonald – Decisive action taken to ensure full accountability (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill statement on resignation of Doug Beattie
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill wishes Doug Beattie and his family well after he announces he will step down as UUP leader. She says Sinn Féin will continue constructive working with the new UUP leader and other Executive and Assembly parties.
Other Issue: Doug Beattie resignation as UUP Leader Original release: Michelle O’Neill statement on resignation of Doug Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Statement by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the party had a disappointing result in the recent local and European elections in the south and admits it got the family and care referendums wrong. She pledges a review-led change of approach ahead of the next general election.
Other Immigration Issue: Sinn Féin local and European elections 2024 review findings Original release: Statement by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Statement
The DUP's officers say Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has been charged with historical allegations and is stepping down as party leader with immediate effect. They announce he is suspended from membership pending a judicial process, and that Gavin Robinson MP has been appointed Interim Party Leader.
Other Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson resignation as DUP leader after charges Original release: DUP Statement (opens in a new tab)
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Doug Beattie comments on Leo Varadkar Resignation
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA comments on the Taoiseach's announcement that he is stepping down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, saying it was a surprise. He wishes Leo Varadkar well and says the UUP looks forward to working constructively with his successor.
Other Issue: Leo Varadkar resignation as Taoiseach announcement Original release: Doug Beattie comments on Leo Varadkar Resignation (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie Welcomes New Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA congratulates Hilary Benn MP on his appointment as Labour's new Shadow Northern Ireland secretary, thanks Peter Kyle for his work in the role, and says he looks forward to meeting Benn to raise the UUP's serious concerns.
Other Issue: Hilary Benn appointed Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Original release: Beattie Welcomes New Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Simon Lee resigns
A Green Party spokesperson says Cllr Simon Lee, elected for Castlereagh South in 2019, has quit the party on 3 August, noting he did not speak to it beforehand and has since moved to another party.
Other Local government Issue: Cllr Simon Lee departure from Green Party Original release: Cllr Simon Lee resigns (opens in a new tab)