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McGrath: PSNI Officers Betrayed the Trust of All
SDLP Policing Board representative Colin McGrath MLA condemns PSNI officers' treatment of vulnerable members of the public, as exposed in a Police Ombudsman investigation. He says he will demand answers from the Chief Constable on how the conduct continued and what safeguards have been strengthened.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI officers dismissed for mistreating vulnerable people Original release: McGrath: PSNI Officers Betrayed the Trust of All (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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The campaign for truth for Robert Bradford and Kenneth Campbell continues
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA pays tribute to Rev Robert Bradford MP and Kenneth Campbell, killed by the IRA 45 years ago, and says no one has been brought to justice. He pledges the party will support the families' campaign for truth.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: The campaign for truth for Robert Bradford and Kenneth Campbell continues (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Allister welcomes dental hygiene course proposal – but gaps in preventive care remain
North Antrim MP Jim Allister welcomes the consideration of a dental therapy degree at Queen’s University Belfast but urges the Health Minister to fund an NHS contract for hygienists and close the preventive‑care gap highlighted by GDC statistics.
Health Education Issue: Queen’s University Belfast dental therapy course proposal Original release: Allister welcomes dental hygiene course proposal – but gaps in preventive care remain (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Irish Language Bill Veto Exposes Urgent Need for Stormont Reform
SDLP Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA condemns the move to block the Irish‑medium Education Bill with a Petition of Concern, calling it a cynical power grab and urging Stormont reform to protect education for the 7,800+ children in Irish‑medium schools.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Petition of Concern blocks Irish-medium Education Bill Original release: Hunter: Irish Language Bill Veto Exposes Urgent Need for Stormont Reform (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: School Holidays Shouldn't Mean Hunger
SDLP Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA backs the Holiday Hunger Bill, which would keep Free School Meals support for eligible children during school holidays, and calls on the Executive to fund it.
Social security and welfare Education Issue: Holiday Hunger Bill backing for Free School Meals during school holidays Original release: Hunter: School Holidays Shouldn't Mean Hunger (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Working Families Paying Price for Executive Failure on School Meals
SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA criticises a further rise in school meal costs, saying working families are bearing the impact of Executive dysfunction and the lack of a Budget. He questions the cost gap with England and calls for procurement transparency.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Authority school meal price increase to £3.40 Original release: Durkan: Working Families Paying Price for Executive Failure on School Meals (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood condemns theft of poppy wreaths
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood condemns the stealing of remembrance wreaths from the Cenotaph in Derry, noting police recovered them and hoping they can be returned to the memorial. He says the memorial must be respected in a shared city.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Poppy wreaths stolen from Derry Cenotaph Original release: Eastwood condemns theft of poppy wreaths (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Farmers face payment raid as Sinn Fein pushes ANC Bill through –…
DUP Agriculture spokesperson Michelle McIlveen MLA urges farmers outside disadvantaged areas to lobby their MLAs before Committee stage of the ANC Bill, claiming Sinn Fein's amendments delay but do not change plans to fund it by trimming Farm Sustainability Payments.
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Sinn Fein ANC Bill proposal Original release: Farmers face payment raid as Sinn Fein pushes ANC Bill through –… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to John Kelly
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood pays tribute to John Kelly, a long-serving Derry campaigner for justice for Bloody Sunday victims, praising his work through the Bloody Sunday Trust and the Museum of Free Derry and offering condolences to his family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to John Kelly (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI must tackle systemic failures around abuse of position – Ennis
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis calls on the PSNI to urgently address systemic failures around abuse of position for sexual purposes, citing TEO Committee evidence that 26 of 30 suspended officers face violence against women and girls-related issues. She urges the Justice Minister to bring…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: TEO Committee evidence on PSNI abuse of position for sexual purposes Original release: PSNI must tackle systemic failures around abuse of position – Ennis (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister must end anti-Irish agenda and publish an Irish Language Strategy – Boggs
Sinn Féin MLA Paul Boggs calls on the Communities Minister to publish an Irish Language Strategy, which he says the Minister has failed to deliver, and to end what he describes as an anti-Irish agenda. Boggs also accuses the Minister of squandering public money in court disputes over the language.
Disability and equality Original release: Communities Minister must end anti-Irish agenda and publish an Irish Language Strategy – Boggs (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Tóibín interview with PSNI rescheduled to take place this Friday, in Irish.
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says his request for a voluntary PSNI interview under caution over the Garvaghy Road protests will be held in Irish this Friday at 11am, and calls on police to make use of the language under the Irish Language Act.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Tóibín PSNI interview over Garvaghy Road protests rescheduled for Irish Original release: Tóibín interview with PSNI rescheduled to take place this Friday, in Irish. (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sam Nicholson selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Newry and Armagh
Ulster Unionist Party says it has chosen architect and former Deputy Lord Mayor Sam Nicholson to stand in Newry and Armagh at the May Assembly election, urging voters to back his vision for jobs, health, housing and agriculture.
Other Economy and employment Issue: UUP selects Newry and Armagh Assembly candidate Original release: Sam Nicholson selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Newry and Armagh (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Working together for better health: Butler launches ‘The Health Deal’
Health Minister Robbie Butler launches ‘The Health Deal’, a partnership setting out four initial HSC commitments on appointments, waiting times and cancellations, plus actions the public can take, shaped by 11,000 responses.
Health Issue: ‘The Health Deal’ launch following ‘This is Our Health’ public engagement Original release: Working together for better health: Butler launches ‘The Health Deal’ (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: First Minister's party cannot shirk blame for failing workers over pay
SDLP Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole says Executive parties cannot keep avoiding responsibility for failing to agree a Budget with the British Government, which he claims is blocking pay rises for nurses, teachers and other public sector workers before Christmas.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Executive failure to agree Budget with British Government delaying public sector pay Original release: O'Toole: First Minister's party cannot shirk blame for failing workers over pay (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan condemns latest reports of sinister threats to schools
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan condemns recent threats reported at schools this morning, saying they have caused anxiety for parents, pupils and staff. He calls for those responsible to be held accountable and urges the PSNI and Education Authority to work with affected schools on clear information and…
Education Justice and policing Issue: Threats reported at schools in Northern Ireland, November 2026 Original release: Sheehan condemns latest reports of sinister threats to schools (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: DUP Veto on Irish-Medium Bill is Sectarian Attack on Children and Workers
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll condemns the DUP’s use of a Petition of Concern to stop the Irish‑medium Education Workforce Plan Bill, calling the veto a sectarian attack on children and workers and urging the petition be abolished.
Education Community relations and legacy Issue: DUP petition of concern against Irish-medium Education Workforce Plan Bill Original release: Carroll: DUP Veto on Irish-Medium Bill is Sectarian Attack on Children and Workers (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Reject Racist Divide and Rule Thuggery
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin condemns racist attacks in the Waterside, saying healthcare workers, including migrants, are being targeted by thugs stirred up by billionaires and politicians. He urges people to reject divide and rule politics and unite behind a fit-for-purpose health…
Health Issue: Racist attacks on healthcare workers in the Waterside Original release: Harkin: Reject Racist Divide and Rule Thuggery (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Serious questions remain on DUP links with Ulster Resistance – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the DUP has serious questions to answer over its role in establishing and promoting Ulster Resistance, at the launch of a report marking the 40th anniversary of the group. He calls for scrutiny of political figures, loyalist groups and British state forces over…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ulster Resistance 40th anniversary report launch on DUP involvement Original release: Serious questions remain on DUP links with Ulster Resistance – Finucane (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Abuse of Downpatrick Remembrance parade condemned
South Down DUP MLA Diane Forsythe condemns sectarian abuse directed at the Downpatrick Remembrance Sunday parade, saying it came from a public service building. She calls on all South Down representatives to make clear such incidents have no place in society, and backs the Royal British Legion's…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Downpatrick Remembrance parade sectarian abuse from NIFRS building Original release: Abuse of Downpatrick Remembrance parade condemned (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)