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Fine Gael proposals on Irish unity a welcome step forward – Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes Fine Gael's Irish unity proposals announced at its Ard Fheis and urges Tánaiste Simon Harris to engage with the Opposition, Northern parties and civil society. She calls on the Government to publish a Green Paper on reunification and establish a…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Fine Gael Irish reunification proposals announcement at Ard Fheis Original release: Fine Gael proposals on Irish unity a welcome step forward – Mary Lou McDonald (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA calls the unionist request to trigger the Stormont Brake a cynical, self-defeating stunt that would undermine progress on an SPS agreement ahead of a UK-EU summit. He urges a full reset of the EU relationship instead.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont brake request on EU goods regulations Original release: Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Glorification of IRA terrorism still prominent in Mid Ulster
TUV Mid Ulster condemns paramilitary regalia displayed at a Clonoe funeral for Noel Quinn, a convicted terrorist, and says the glorification of terrorism has no place in Mid Ulster. Its candidates also criticise Sinn Féin and the First Minister over the events.
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 Ulster (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Brett praises integrity of McCartney family
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett praises the McCartney family's courage and resolve after the BBC programme 'Murder in Belfast: Sisters Seeking Justice' was released. He says Sinn Féin figures will be uncomfortable and accuses the party of hypocrisy over its demands for truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Brett praises integrity of McCartney family (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Welcomes The Triggering of the Stormont Brake After a Month of Drawing Attention to Dangerous New EU Regulation
TUV welcomes the triggering of the Stormont Brake on EU Regulation 2026/2108, saying it followed a month of the party highlighting the legislation. It points to its October submission to a Northern Ireland Assembly scrutiny panel and an article by leader Jim Allister KC MP, which argues the new…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont brake request on EU goods regulations Original release: TUV Welcomes The Triggering of the Stormont Brake After a Month of Drawing Attention to Dangerous New EU Regulation (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes Taoiseach’s New Ireland Commitment
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the Taoiseach's recent remarks on Irish unity as an important step, and says her party will work with the Irish Government to translate that ambition into concrete preparation. She repeats the SDLP's call for a dedicated minister to drive the work.
Constitutional affairs Issue: British Prime Minister and Taoiseach commitment on cross-border employment issues Original release: Hanna welcomes Taoiseach’s New Ireland Commitment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll responds to PSNI confirmation that explosive devices seized in the Shankill area are being investigated as extreme right-wing terrorism. He calls for a serious response to far-right organising and says the far right, not Garvaghy Road residents or anti-racist…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Shankill area explosives and weapons discovery linked to far-right extremists Original release: Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Swann welcomes Joint UK-EU Agreement on parcel fees ahead of Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
UUP MP Robin Swann welcomes confirmed arrangements exempting "not at risk" consumer parcels entering Northern Ireland under Windsor Framework schemes from new EU handling fees, ahead of the Joint Committee meeting. He flags unresolved questions over how EU artificial intelligence rules would…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU handling fees on Northern Ireland parcels Original release: Swann welcomes Joint UK-EU Agreement on parcel fees ahead of Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
Alliance Belfast Councillor Michael Long welcomes Belfast City Council's endorsement of an Alliance proposal to have council officers meet the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee before next year's Fleadh. The move follows disability groups' concerns about this year's event.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Fleadh 2026 accessibility concerns and proposals Original release: Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows rejects call for dissident deal as PSNI marks 25 years
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA rejects former Policing Board vice chair Denis Bradley's proposal for a deal with dissident republicans, saying no such arrangement should exist as the PSNI marks its 25th anniversary. He calls for full backing, funding and staffing for the force.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI 25th anniversary Original release: Burrows rejects call for dissident deal as PSNI marks 25 years (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Draft agreement between EU and British government ‘further evidence of failed Brexit project’ – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes a draft EU-UK agreement on food and plant products, calling it further evidence that Brexit failed economically, socially and politically. She says she met the British Cabinet Office Windsor Framework team and that Sinn Féin will focus on reducing trade…
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 (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Aiken: Food checks deal welcome, but Irish Sea border is far from gone
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken welcomes the draft UK‑EU sanitary and phytosanitary agreement on food checks, but warns that Northern Ireland will stay separated from the rest of the UK on many regulations and that the new EU customs code will increase trade disruption.
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 (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcomes Carla Lockhart move
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes Carla Lockhart MP's decision to leave the DUP, saying she followed her conscience. He claims the DUP chose Michelle O'Neill over Lockhart due to its 'O'Neill Must Stay' preference, and looks forward to working with her on unionist issues.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Carla Lockhart leaves the DUP Original release: TUV welcomes Carla Lockhart move (opens in a new tab)
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Rasharkin attacks expose growing hostility towards Orange tradition -…
DUP North Antrim MLA Paul Frew says a recent attack on an Orange Hall in Rasharkin reflects growing hostility towards the Orange tradition. He cites figures obtained by Diane Forsythe showing 146 attacks on Orange and Apprentice Boys properties in ten years, and calls for the Justice Minister to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Rasharkin attacks Original release: Rasharkin attacks expose growing hostility towards Orange tradition -… (opens in a new tab)
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Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the Department of Justice’s new bail‑support scheme for women in Belfast and Ballymena, saying it recognises complex needs, offers early help for women on remand and should improve outcomes for them, families and community safety.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Bail Support Pilot announcement Original release: Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women (opens in a new tab)
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You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty
Ul Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows says the DUP's choice to exclude Northern Ireland from tomorrow's Glasgow Economic Forum harms NI's economy and the Union, urging another executive minister— such as Health Minister Robbie Butler—to 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 (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: Court Ruling a Victory for Garvaghy Residents and People Power
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll welcomes the High Court’s dismissal of the Orange Order’s challenge to the Drumcree parade ban, calling it a victory for Garvaghy Road residents and urging the Order to accept the ruling and leave the community in peace.
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 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour
Ul Ul Unionist Party Leader Jon Bur Bur MLA says the High Court clearly affirmed Portadown District's legal right to parade and condem condem obstruction, urging PSNI and PPS to enforce law without fear or favour and calling for reform and substantial super fines for parade violations.
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 (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton condemns those behind Ebrington device
DUP MLA Julie Middleton condemns those responsible for a security alert at the Ebrington site in Londonderry, where a viable device was found. She appeals to the public to pass any information to the PSNI and thanks police for their work.
Justice and policing Issue: Ebrington device Original release: Middleton condemns those behind Ebrington device (opens in a new tab)
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TUV reacts to Drumcree Court ruling
TUV leader Jim Allister says a court ruling on Drumcree does not remove the legality of Portadown District's right to parade, and criticises the Chief Constable for allowing policing to be influenced by PIRA feelings and the Secretary of State for blocking the parade.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: TUV reacts to Drumcree Court ruling (opens in a new tab)