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11 releases
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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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Transport
The Green Party sets out its transport platform, calling for an interconnected public transport network serving rural areas and disabled people. It pledges electric and hydrogen buses, rail electrification, extended free travel for under-22s, zero-emission new cars and vans by 2032, and a 20mph…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: Transport (opens in a new tab)
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Health
The Green Party NI says years of funding cuts and Executive inaction have left the health service stretched, with long waiting lists, dental access problems and a GP shortage. It sets out a platform including opposing privatisation, protecting free prescriptions and an independent pandemic inquiry.
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It's Time.
The Green Party NI sets out its platform, pledging to oppose health service cuts, end academic selection, deliver a Northern Ireland Bill of Rights, introduce rent controls and a living wage, and ban fossil fuel extraction. It also commits to expanding public transport and establishing an…
Disability and equality Environment and climate Original release: It's Time. (opens in a new tab)
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Education
The Green Party sets out its education platform, calling for an end to academic selection and segregation, integrated and Irish-medium schooling, a later school starting age with flexible deferral, free school meals for P1 to P3, and the abolition of tuition fees.
Education Disability and equality Original release: Education (opens in a new tab)
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Equality
The Green Party NI says it has led on equality and sets out a list of commitments, including a Northern Ireland Bill of Rights, an Irish Language Act, banning conversion therapy and self-declaration for gender recognition. It also calls for changes to benefits affecting disabled people who marry…
Disability and equality Original release: Equality (opens in a new tab)
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Democracy
The Green Party NI calls for a citizens' assembly model of democracy and says it will voluntarily publish donations above £500. The release also lists policy pledges including lowering the voting age to 16, gender balance in politics, and publishing past donations over £7,500.
Constitutional affairs Disability and equality Original release: Democracy (opens in a new tab)
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Manifesto
The Green Party NI sets out its manifesto, pledging to oppose health cuts, end academic selection, introduce rent controls, ban fossil fuel extraction, and move public sector staff to a shorter working week, among other measures.
Environment and climate Education Original release: Manifesto (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath calls for greater transparency around health waiting lists
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath calls for greater transparency on health waiting lists after the Public Services Ombudsman opened an investigation into how health trusts communicate with patients. He also proposes a waiting lists dashboard to track progress in clearing backlogs.
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SDLP MPs seek to amend Executive Formation bill
SDLP MPs have tabled amendments to the Executive Formation Bill that would cut to zero the pay of MLAs who vote down every Speaker candidate, and would require consultation with the Irish Government and First Ministers designate before decisions are taken without an Executive. Claire Hanna MP…
Constitutional affairs Original release: SDLP MPs seek to amend Executive Formation bill (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP proposes changes to Speaker election to unblock Stormont logjam
SDLP Assembly Leader Matthew O'Toole says the party will propose changing the Assembly Speaker election rules to a two-thirds majority, arguing this would end the one-party veto blocking the restoration of Stormont. He calls for UK legislation to enact it quickly.
Constitutional affairs Original release: SDLP proposes changes to Speaker election to unblock Stormont logjam (opens in a new tab)