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SDLP launches three-stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysis
The SDLP has published a three-stage reform report, Politics for the Common Good, proposing immediate Stormont changes such as stopping one party collapsing the Executive, Joint First Ministers and relocating the Assembly to central Belfast. It urges the UK and Irish governments to help push…
Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP launches Stormont reform plan Original release: SDLP launches three-stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysis (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP proposes “no regrets” actions to enhance all-island cooperation
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the Irish Government to fast-track all-island economic integration in its upcoming 2027 spending plans, seeking more Shared Island Fund investment and an All-Island Economic Task Force. She warns that Stormont's lack of budgets is creating uncertainty for public…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: SDLP proposes “no regrets” actions to enhance all-island cooperation (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance introduces essential legislation to end cruel so-called conversion practices
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA introduces the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill to the Assembly, seeking to ban conversion therapy and coercive conversion behaviour in Northern Ireland with penalties of fines or up to two years in custody.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Alliance introduces essential legislation to end cruel so-called conversion practices (opens in a new tab)
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Horrifying reports of AI-generated abuse of disabled people highlights need for regulation, says Nicholl
Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl calls for AI regulation after reports that Meta is investigating accounts sharing AI-generated sexualised content degrading disabled people. She says she will bring an amendment to the Justice Bill banning tools built to create non-consensual sexually explicit images.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Horrifying reports of AI-generated abuse of disabled people highlights need for regulation, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Time for a Citizens' Assembly on reform of NI Institutions, says Guy
Alliance MLA Michelle Guy says the time has come to make progress on reforming the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive, and calls for a Citizens' Assembly as an essential part of that process.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Time for a Citizens' Assembly on reform of NI Institutions, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Time to deliver on disability rights, says Donnelly, on publication of PMB report
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA says his proposed Disability Rights Bill is a long overdue and essential step to safeguard the rights of disabled people in Northern Ireland after his consultation report was published.
Disability and equality Original release: Time to deliver on disability rights, says Donnelly, on publication of PMB report (opens in a new tab)
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UK should rejoin Single Market and Customs Union with view to rejoining EU, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls for the UK to rejoin the Single Market and Customs Union as a first step towards EU membership, launching the Stronger Together paper with proposals on agri‑food checks, EU funding, youth mobility, tourist visas and a stronger NI voice in Brussels.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: UK should rejoin Single Market and Customs Union with view to rejoining EU, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Designation system at Stormont creates democratic deficit, says Armstrong.
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says the Assembly's binary designation system creates a democratic deficit and disenfranchises non-unionist and non-nationalist voters, and calls for a weighted majority system without designations after this week's Windsor Framework vote.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Designation system at Stormont creates democratic deficit, says Armstrong. (opens in a new tab)
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So-called 'conversion' practices have no place in society, says Tennyson, launching Private Members' Bill.
Disability and equality Original release: So-called 'conversion' practices have no place in society, says Tennyson, launching Private Members' Bill. (opens in a new tab)
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Incorporating UNCRPD into law is essential to eliminate discrimination, says Donnelly.
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly urges the public to respond to the consultation on his Private Member's Bill to incorporate the UNCRPD into domestic law, arguing it would help eliminate discrimination against disabled people. He says the Assembly and Executive have not acted since 2009 and calls for a…
Disability and equality Original release: Incorporating UNCRPD into law is essential to eliminate discrimination, says Donnelly. (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong marks International Day of Democracy by calling for Votes at 16.
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls for the extension of voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds, marking International Day of Democracy on 15 September.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Armstrong marks International Day of Democracy by calling for Votes at 16. (opens in a new tab)
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Long outlines proposed hate crime legislative provisions
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long sets out hate crime measures she plans to introduce before the mandate ends, including a statutory aggravation model in a Sentencing Bill and enhanced victim protections in a Victims Bill. She says a standalone Hate Crime Bill is not feasible given the reduced…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Long outlines proposed hate crime legislative provisions (opens in a new tab)
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Private Members’ Bill first step towards incorporating UNCRPD in NI, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly says his proposed Assembly bill to incorporate the UN disability convention, UNCRPD, into public authority duties is a needed initial move, requiring regular reports on compliance and tackling disability discrimination.
Disability and equality Original release: Private Members’ Bill first step towards incorporating UNCRPD in NI, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MPs will push for improvements to childcare scheme, says Nicholl
Alliance General Election candidate Kate Nicholl says Alliance MPs will press Westminster for changes to the tax-free childcare scheme, including clearer information, a higher or removed cap, and raising relief from 20 to 35 per cent. She urges quick implementation of the interim childcare support…
Education Public finance and taxation Original release: Alliance MPs will push for improvements to childcare scheme, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson pledges to work on banning cruel conversion practices
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson says he will seek the Speaker's permission to introduce a private member's bill banning conversion practices if the Communities Minister does not bring forward legislation. He cites recent research on their continued harm in Northern Ireland, ahead of LGBT Awareness Week.
Disability and equality Original release: Tennyson pledges to work on banning cruel conversion practices (opens in a new tab)
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Every child should receive inclusive, evidence-based, and age-appropriate RSE, says Nicholl, ahead of Assembly debate
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl says the 'postcode lottery' in young people's access to Relationship and Sexuality Education must end, and that children's rights should be enshrined in law, ahead of an Assembly debate on RSE.
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Women’s Health Strategy must end “raw deal” for women with endometriosis, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says a Women's Health Strategy including a regional endometriosis service is essential, following a consultant gynaecologist's public description of the current system as a poor deal for women with the condition.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Women’s Health Strategy must end “raw deal” for women with endometriosis, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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30 free hours of childcare concept has failed to deliver for parents, says Nicholl, as Alliance launches childcare proposals
Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl says the 30 free hours of childcare scheme has failed to deliver for parents, and the party launches its own childcare proposals as a child-centred alternative.
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Disgrace parents still having to pay extortionate prices for school uniforms, says Mathison
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison says parents are facing extortionate school uniform prices again ahead of term and calls for a lasting fix, intending to introduce legislation on the issue once the Assembly returns. He also urges the DUP to end its boycott so the institutions can resume.
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Eastwood to bring forward Bill to improve schools' careers advice when Assembly returns
Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood plans to introduce a members' bill on schools' careers advice when the Assembly resumes, aiming for consistent, independent and specialised guidance for all pupils. She says current provision is a lottery and that teachers are expected to carry too much of the burden.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Eastwood to bring forward Bill to improve schools' careers advice when Assembly returns (opens in a new tab)