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46 releases
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Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates
Alliance MLAs Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly announce they have been re-selected to stand for East Antrim at the 6 May 2027 Assembly election. Dickson calls for voters to retain their two cross-community MLAs, while Donnelly stresses health service reform.
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Alliance selects East Antrim Assembly candidates Original release: Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Ian Irwin selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Mid Ulster
Ulster Unionist Party selects Ian Irwin, former senior Maghaberry prison officer now working in the victims sector, as its Mid Ulster Assembly candidate for May 2027, highlighting his 15‑year party membership, policing partnership role and aim to secure one of two unionist seats after boundary‑line
Other Justice and policing Issue: Selection of UUP candidate for Mid Ulster Original release: Ian Irwin selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Mid Ulster (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the High Court revelations show the PIRA still exists and influenced policing at Drumcree, and calls on the DUP to resign Emma Little-Pengelly to end the First Minister's position. He urges West Tyrone voters to back TUV candidate Stevan Patterson at the next…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Portadown policing controversy Original release: Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: “Garvaghy Shows What Working Class People can win together”
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says Garvaghy Road shows working class people can win by organising together, and hosts a public meeting tonight in Divis on lessons from the 2026 Parades Commission dispute. He criticises calls for elected representatives to be interviewed by police, and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Garvaghy Road Orange march dispute and police interviews of elected representatives Original release: Carroll: “Garvaghy Shows What Working Class People can win together” (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV announces South Down candidates
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking at a Kilkeel public meeting, unveils Colin Hillis as its South Down Assembly hopeful and Harold McKee as its Kilkeel council contender. He frames the 6 May election as a test for unionists over alleged lawbreaking in government and the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: TUV South Down and Kilkeel candidate announcement in Kilkeel Original release: TUV announces South Down candidates (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sian Mulholland selected as Alliance North Antrim Assembly candidate
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland has been chosen to contest the North Antrim seat at the 6 May 2027 Assembly election, saying she will prioritise fighting poverty, easing the cost of living, improving women’s health services, securing affordable homes and reducing energy bills.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Alliance selects North Antrim Assembly candidate Original release: Sian Mulholland selected as Alliance North Antrim Assembly candidate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 16 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Selects Carl Whyte as Assembly Candidate for North Belfast
SDLP selects Councillor Carl Whyte as its North Belfast Assembly candidate, saying he will push for greater investment in sports, culture, public services and affordable childcare, and work to tackle sectarianism, racism and poverty in the area.
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Issue: SDLP selects North Belfast Assembly candidate Original release: SDLP Selects Carl Whyte as Assembly Candidate for North Belfast (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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No part of Londonderry can be off-limits to those who protect us -…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says police and prison officers must not be prevented from working in any part of Northern Ireland, citing threats in Londonderry, and urges a stronger unionist voice in Foyle, backing Julie Middleton for the next Assembly election.
Justice and policing Original release: No part of Londonderry can be off-limits to those who protect us -… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 26 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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‘Women’s Voices, Hopes for a New Ireland’ book to be launched by Mary Lou McDonald TD
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘Women’s Voices, Hopes for a New Ireland’ book to be launched by Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 5 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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‘Abuse will not stop Sinn Féin working for all in Lagan Valley’ – Lynch
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Lynch condemns sectarian abuse aimed at his mother, wife and party activists at a Lisburn filling station on Saturday morning, saying it will not deter him from working across Lagan Valley. He says the matter has been reported to police.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian abuse of Sinn Féin activists in Lisburn Original release: ‘Abuse will not stop Sinn Féin working for all in Lagan Valley’ – Lynch (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Ard Fheis address
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, in her Ard Fheis address, calls for an emergency budget with a substantial fuel excise cut, €400 electricity credits, a €500 disability payment and a permanent USC cut. She accuses Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of failing working families and says the British…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Ard Fheis address (opens in a new tab)
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Political and economic status quo no longer working – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty says rising living costs and strained public services show the current political and economic order is failing, and that an alternative is urgently needed. Speaking at a 50th anniversary commemoration in Belleeks for IRA Volunteer Peter Cleary, he also calls for Irish…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Peter Cleary 50th anniversary commemoration in Belleeks Original release: Political and economic status quo no longer working – Pearse Doherty TD (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP Speech SDLP Conference 2025
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the party is launching a new phase to recruit members and candidates, pledges to champion fairness, anti‑sectarianism and a New Ireland, and criticises the Executive for failing on housing, services and environmental issues.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP Speech SDLP Conference 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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Catherine Connolly will be a President who understands the immense opportunity of Irish Unity – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says presidential candidate Catherine Connolly will bring a working‑class perspective to the presidency, recognising the huge chance Irish unity offers, defending Ireland’s military neutrality, championing human rights and backing Gaza and Palestine.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Building for Unity Conference Original release: Catherine Connolly will be a President who understands the immense opportunity of Irish Unity – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland Against Racism Carnival
People Before Profit backs tomorrow's Ireland Against Racism Carnival, which it says has support from over 150 organisations, and calls for big, broad mobilisations against racism and the far right. It also blames the government, not immigrants, for housing and service failures.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Ireland Against Racism Carnival, 27 September 2025 Original release: Ireland Against Racism Carnival (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland Against Racism Carnival
People Before Profit urges support for the Ireland Against Racism Carnival, a demonstration on 27 September, noting more than 70 backing organisations including the trade union congress. It condemns rising racism and a recent attack in Tallaght, and calls for unity against far-right scapegoating…
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Ireland Against Racism Carnival (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD addresses Sinn Féin Dáil think-in
Sinn Féin TD Mary Lou McDonald calls for three €450 energy credits to be included in the upcoming 2025 Budget, condemns the government’s cost‑of‑living policies and urges action on rising prices, housing and childcare to protect ordinary households.
Economy and employment Health Issue: 2025 Irish Budget Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD addresses Sinn Féin Dáil think-in (opens in a new tab)
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Sun 23/3 1pm: UNITED AGAINST RACISM MARCH - Our Belfast Free From Racism
People Before Profit calls members to join the United Against Racism march in Belfast this Sunday, 23 March at 1pm, saying more than 100 community organisations and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions back the Our Belfast gathering against racism and fascism.
Disability and equality Issue: United Against Racism march Belfast 23 March 2025 Original release: Sun 23/3 1pm: UNITED AGAINST RACISM MARCH - Our Belfast Free From Racism (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna Conference Speech 2024
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna says her life of service, inspired by her parents, underpins her politics and highlights recent action by her husband Donal, who removed racist intimidation posters in South Belfast after council inaction.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: South Belfast racist poster removal Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna Conference Speech 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, in her Ard Fheis keynote in Athlone, says the general election offers a choice to replace Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil with a new government, and reiterates plans on housing, €10 childcare and USC relief.
Economy and employment Housing Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)