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Hanna urges Prime Minister and Taoiseach to deliver Stormont reforms before Assembly election
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheál Martin to enact a set of Stormont reforms – including automatic succession of First Minister, removal of the extra Executive agenda veto, a two‑thirds majority for electing the Assembly Speaker, equalising de
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont reforms before May Assembly election Original release: Hanna urges Prime Minister and Taoiseach to deliver Stormont reforms before Assembly election (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton welcomes bakery investment
Foyle MLA Julie Middleton welcomes U-Bake's £1.6million investment at its Skeoge facility, which she says will create 15 new jobs and bring in new technology. She congratulates John McDaid and the team and calls for continued support for local businesses in Londonderry.
Economy and employment Issue: U-Bake £1.6million Skeoge facility investment Original release: Middleton welcomes bakery investment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Brett: Garth Brooks Sell-Outs Highlight Importance of Protecting…
DUP MLA and Economy Committee Chair Phillip Brett welcomes a third Belfast concert by Garth Brooks, citing strong ticket demand and hospitality benefits, and says protecting the Boucher Road outdoor venue must remain a priority.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Third Garth Brooks Belfast concert announcement at Boucher Road Original release: Brett: Garth Brooks Sell-Outs Highlight Importance of Protecting… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Workers’ Rights Are Key to Good Jobs
Sinn Féin, through its Economy Minister, says the DUP is blocking the Good Jobs Bill from reaching the Executive and calls this undemocratic. The bill would give trade unions workplace access, tackle zero hour contracts and provide carers and neonatal parents with leave.
Economy and employment Issue: DUP blocking of Good Jobs Bill in Assembly Original release: Workers’ Rights Are Key to Good Jobs (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Engineering and manufacturing remain at the heart of Mid Ulster – Mallaghan
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says the Mid Ulster economy's manufacturing base is a global strength, after attending the MEGA Directors' Networking Breakfast in Cookstown with First Minister Michelle O'Neill. He calls for more partnerships like MEGA to support good jobs.
Economy and employment Issue: MEGA Directors' Networking Breakfast in Cookstown Original release: Engineering and manufacturing remain at the heart of Mid Ulster – Mallaghan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney says EU must play a leading role in planning for Irish unity
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney calls on the Irish government to lead practical preparations for Irish unity and engage European partners, after launching a Brussels publication on the EU's role in constitutional change.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Launch of 'The EU and Irish Unity' publication in Brussels Original release: Kearney says EU must play a leading role in planning for Irish unity (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Royal Mail Privatisation Underpins Derry Delivery Failings and Workforce Frustration
Cllr Shaun Harkin says privatisation of Royal Mail is behind delivery failings in Derry and workforce frustration, after a meeting with senior Royal Mail representatives. He calls for workers not to be scapegoated over dumped mail and urges public ownership of the company.
Economy and employment Issue: Royal Mail Derry dumped mail investigation and delivery failings Original release: Harkin: Royal Mail Privatisation Underpins Derry Delivery Failings and Workforce Frustration (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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TUV announces Mid Ulster candidate
TUV announces Glenn Moore as its Mid Ulster candidate for the next Assembly election. Moore says Unionists there want a party they can trust, and criticises the DUP's handling of Drumcree and its choice of Michelle O'Neill over Carla Lockhart. Leader Jim Allister says the election will come down…
Constitutional affairs Original release: TUV announces Mid Ulster candidate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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EU noose tightens further
TUV leader Jim Allister says the UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee has extended EU law in Northern Ireland, notably the AI Act, which he claims will further divorce NI from the UK market. He also criticises stricter EU food border demands and calls for a UK government willing to confront…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee adds EU AI Act to Windsor Framework Original release: EU noose tightens further (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin MEPs host Irish Unity Week in Brussels – Funchion and Boylan
Sinn Féin MEPs Kathleen Funchion and Lynn Boylan call on the Irish government to start structured engagement with European partners on practical preparations for a United Ireland, as they host Irish Unity Week in the European Parliament. They say Irish unity has been absent from European-level…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin MEPs host Irish Unity Week in Brussels – Funchion and Boylan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 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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Kearney welcomes stronger protections for home heating oil users
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's package of measures to protect home heating oil users, including a supplier register, an opt-in register for vulnerable consumers and a mandatory supplier code of conduct.
Economy and employment Issue: Economy Minister heating oil consumer protection package Original release: Kearney welcomes stronger protections for home heating oil users (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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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)
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GP deal welcome but patients need an end to the 8.30am lottery - Dodds
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA welcomes the newly agreed GP deal but says it leaves patients still struggling to book appointments, and calls on the Health Minister to set out how and when access will improve and address the funding and workforce gaps.
Health Issue: New GP contract announced by Department of Health Original release: GP deal welcome but patients need an end to the 8.30am lottery - Dodds (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SF Arrogance Killed Employment Rights Bill
DUP South Down MLA and Economy Committee Vice-Chair Diane Forsythe says Sinn Fein's refusal to split the Employment Rights Bill has killed it, claiming the Bill lacks business backing and would cost jobs. She says the DUP asked for the Bill to be divided so agreed provisions could advance.
Economy and employment Issue: Employment Rights Bill collapse after Sinn Fein refuses to split it Original release: SF Arrogance Killed Employment Rights Bill (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin should be honest about its part in the past
DUP Newry & Armagh MLA Gareth Wilson says Fine Gael's five-month blueprint, offering a forum, junior minister and further talks, does not change Northern Ireland's place in the UK, and calls on Dublin to be honest about its role in the past, particularly regarding victims of terrorism.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Fine Gael Irish reunification proposals announcement at Ard Fheis Original release: Dublin should be honest about its part in the past (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows invites unionists to join a revitalised UUP
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA makes a "big, broad offer" inviting unionists across Northern Ireland, including elected representatives from other unionist parties, to join the Ulster Unionist Party as it builds a new leadership team. He says unionism needs change and cites Health Minister Robbie…
Other Health Original release: Burrows invites unionists to join a revitalised UUP (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)