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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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Mandatory carbon audits are finished
UUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA says the Department's proposal to link carbon audits to farm payments is effectively dead, with four parties opposed. She calls for the Department to stop and listen, arguing the calculators ignore carbon stored in hedges, trees…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Carbon Footprinting Project farm payment regulations before Agriculture Committee Original release: Mandatory carbon audits are finished (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Compulsory Carbon Audits unnecessary and disproportionate – McAleer
Sinn Féin Agriculture spokesperson and West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer opposes Department proposals to make carbon audits compulsory for farmers, saying linking them to 10% to 15% cuts in Farm Sustainability Payments goes beyond the Climate Change Act and penalises smaller farmers.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Carbon Footprinting Project farm payment regulations before Agriculture Committee Original release: Compulsory Carbon Audits unnecessary and disproportionate – McAleer (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 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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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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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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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)
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Parents hit with 31% rise in school dinner costs in 13 months
UUP South Antrim Assembly candidate Liz Clarke urges an immediate halt to the January school dinner price rise, which follows the Education Authority's second increase in about a year, and wants the full costings behind its £5.28 per-meal figure published. She also calls for a review of the free…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Authority school meal price increase to £3.40 Original release: Parents hit with 31% rise in school dinner costs in 13 months (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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STOP THE CUTS: Don’t Balance the Books on the Backs of our Children!
Aontú calls on the Education Minister, the Department of Education and the Education Authority to halt proposed education cuts, including a further £20 million in reductions, and to reverse changes to SEN transport and school meal charges. The party also urges restoring school programme funding…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority further £20 million education cuts announcement Original release: STOP THE CUTS: Don’t Balance the Books on the Backs of our Children! (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP punishing children and schools through latest Petition of Concern, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA says the DUP's Petition of Concern against an Assembly bill on Irish-medium education punishes children and schools. He calls for reform of Stormont so no single party can block progress.
Education Disability and equality Issue: DUP petition of concern against Irish-medium Education Workforce Plan Bill Original release: DUP punishing children and schools through latest Petition of Concern, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan calls for improved arthritis and musculoskeletal care
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to review the entire patient pathway, improve patient communication and bring earlier intervention for arthritis and musculoskeletal care, after an Assembly motion on the issue. He cites around 550,000 people in the North living with…
Health Issue: Assembly motion on arthritis and musculoskeletal care Original release: McGuigan calls for improved arthritis and musculoskeletal care (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)