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2026 Party Conference - Leader's Address
The DUP publishes the text of its leader's address to the 2026 party conference, but the release provides only the title and no detail of the speech's content or the positions it sets out.
Other Original release: 2026 Party Conference - Leader's Address (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Aiken warns of long and frustrating winter as EU-UK reset delayed again
UUP Windsor Framework spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken MLA warns that repeated delays to EU-UK reset talks, with the timetable slipping from July to October and now late November, leave agribusiness and manufacturing firms without needed certainty.
Education Economy and employment Issue: EU-UK reset talks timetable delayed again to late November Original release: Aiken warns of long and frustrating winter as EU-UK reset delayed again (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Brain drain and vocational pathways matter more than the transfer test row, says Burrows
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA calls for the education debate to shift from the transfer test to tackling brain drain and creating properly funded vocational pathways into apprenticeships, while defending parents' right to choose a child's school.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Brain drain and vocational pathways matter more than the transfer test row, says Burrows (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Regional balance underpins Sinn Féin’s economic strategy – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says regional balance is central to his party's economic strategy, pointing to jobs at Seagate and Kainos, a rise in Magee student places and £3 million a year for City of Derry Airport. He calls for the principle to be written into law with clear accountability…
Economy and employment Original release: Regional balance underpins Sinn Féin’s economic strategy – Delargy (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Language Policy: AN GHAEILGE FAOI BHLÁTH NÓ FAOI BHAGAIRT?
People Before Profit says it supports the Irish language movement and the right of people across Ireland, North and South, to live fully through Irish. It argues partition divides Irish speakers and calls for uniting Gaeltacht, non-Gaeltacht, urban and rural communities into one movement.
Disability and equality Original release: Irish Language Policy: AN GHAEILGE FAOI BHLÁTH NÓ FAOI BHAGAIRT? (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party Leader speaks with Taoiseach Michael Martin
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA says he spoke by phone with Taoiseach Michael Martin, his first engagement since becoming leader, and raised legacy, the Windsor Framework and explosive material taken by the Provisional IRA from a Republic of Ireland factory.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Original release: Ulster Unionist Party Leader speaks with Taoiseach Michael Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Net Zero targets must be met to protect our environment – Kearney
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says Net Zero targets must be met during a Stormont debate, pointing to Lough Neagh's ecological decline, threats to eel fishing livelihoods and calls for investment in green energy such as offshore wind.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Net Zero targets must be met to protect our environment – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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DUP are bringing common sense to government – Buckley
Upper Bann MLA and DUP Director of Campaigns Jonathan Buckley says Northern Ireland requires a return to practical government after a visit to Fermanagh, criticising net zero targets and green taxes as adding to fuel and energy costs. He also accuses Sinn Féin, the SDLP and Alliance of…
Economy and employment Environment and climate Original release: DUP are bringing common sense to government – Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland must ‘be at the table’: Burrows concludes high impact Washington trip
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA hails his recent Washington DC trip as a chance to promote Northern Ireland's skilled workforce, tourism, investment and strategic partnership with the US, citing meetings with business groups and Invest NI.
International affairs Economy and employment Original release: Northern Ireland must ‘be at the table’: Burrows concludes high impact Washington trip (opens in a new tab)
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The Historical Inevitability of the Union
UUP writes that Irish unity is not inevitable, arguing that polling and the 2024 Westminster vote show Northern Ireland's place in the UK is more likely to endure, and calls on unionists to promote the Union to non-unionist voters.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: The Historical Inevitability of the Union (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin determined to continue growing ‘thriving’ all-island economy – Delargy
SDLP... no. Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says there is huge potential to keep building the all-island economy, praising Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald for promoting investment and including the north west and other historically left-behind areas.
Economy and employment Original release: Sinn Féin determined to continue growing ‘thriving’ all-island economy – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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‘Delivery is challenging but progress being made’
Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O'Neill says delivery in the Executive is challenging due to British government underfunding, and points to a multi-year budget and progress on public services, Lough Neagh and the Irish language while calling for Irish and British governments to plan a unity…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: ‘Delivery is challenging but progress being made’ (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance focused on building better, brighter, shared future for everyone as Assembly returns for 2026, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA says the party is committed to creating a better, shared future for all of Northern Ireland as the Assembly reconvenes for 2026, pledging improved public services, health system reform, integrated education, a sustainable economy and institutional change.
Other Issue: 2026 Assembly session commencement Original release: Alliance focused on building better, brighter, shared future for everyone as Assembly returns for 2026, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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30 years on from BSE but has Beef ever properly recovered?
TUV agriculture spokesman Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle says beef prices have not recovered in real terms since the 1996 BSE crisis, citing October 1995 and 2025 meat plant quotes and rising red diesel, fertiliser, feed and land costs. He says processor margins have grown too large and that…
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: 30 years on from BSE but has Beef ever properly recovered? (opens in a new tab)
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New Year Message from DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls for less rhetoric and more delivery in 2026, prioritising working families, the economy and public services over a border poll and what he describes as ideology on climate policy.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: New Year Message from DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP (opens in a new tab)
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Not a lot of Christmas cheer for our farmers
TUV agricultural spokesman Councillor Allister Kyle says farmers face mounting anxiety over falling milk prices, beef price pressure from Republic plants, and the first confirmed Bluetongue case in Northern Ireland with its 20km Control Zone. He warns of possible losses on store lamb investments.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Bluetongue virus confirmed in Northern Ireland with 20km Control Zone Original release: Not a lot of Christmas cheer for our farmers (opens in a new tab)
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Regional balance and good jobs essential in unlocking Newry and Armagh’s economic potential – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes says regional balance and quality employment are key to Newry and Armagh's economic prospects, after meeting Invest NI on investment, jobs and growth. He points to Invest NI support lifting employment, sales and exports, and argues Irish unity would unlock the area's full…
Economy and employment Issue: Invest NI meeting on Newry and Armagh investment and jobs Original release: Regional balance and good jobs essential in unlocking Newry and Armagh’s economic potential – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Farmers must not pay the price for addressing environmental challenges in securing a sustainable future – Butler
Ulster Unionist spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA says farmers must not bear the cost of climate action, calling for codesigned measures after recent changes to create a Climate Commissioner office raised concerns. He says the changes should not pit environmental goals against agriculture.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Assembly vote to create a Climate Commissioner role Original release: Farmers must not pay the price for addressing environmental challenges in securing a sustainable future – Butler (opens in a new tab)
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The Chill Factor and Irish Signage
TUV says a LucidTalk survey commissioned by Analogical Research shows a "chill factor" among Unionists and Protestants towards Irish language street signs, with 88% of Unionist voters less likely to move to such a road. It claims the signs could drive ethnic cleansing and cut Unionist use of…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: LucidTalk survey on Irish signage and Unionist house-hunting and leisure centre use Original release: The Chill Factor and Irish Signage (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland is a place of transformation, ambition and…
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly tells the NI Bureau Breakfast in Washington that US economic ties are vital, citing over 1,500 international firms in Northern Ireland with more than 70% reinvesting. She also outlines Executive plans for skills, infrastructure and export-focused…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: NI Bureau Breakfast Washington US economic ties Original release: Northern Ireland is a place of transformation, ambition and… (opens in a new tab)