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Equal citizenship is non-negotiable – Allister
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking at Oxford University, warns that Labour's Reset would make the whole UK a rule-taker of EU laws and calls for a centre-right government. He says a Reform Government would need to rip up the Windsor Framework to restore UK sovereignty and equal citizenship.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Labour Party Brexit reversal plan announcement Original release: Equal citizenship is non-negotiable – Allister (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates
Alliance Party selects Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly as its East Antrim Assembly candidates, saying they will provide a cross‑community, progressive choice and urging progressive voters to keep a strong Alliance team in the Assembly.
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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Assembly election an opportunity to break the cycle of crises, says Tennyson, following re-selection
Alliance Deputy Leader and Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson says the 2027 Assembly election gives voters a chance to demand better from Stormont, break the cycle of political crises and move Northern Ireland forward beyond deadlock and division.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont deadlock and public services disarray Original release: Assembly election an opportunity to break the cycle of crises, says Tennyson, following re-selection (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)
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John Blair selected as Alliance South Antrim Assembly candidate
Alliance MLA John Blair has been selected to stand for Alliance in South Antrim at the 2027 Assembly election, pledging better rural facilities, lower living costs, animal welfare, environmental protection and cuts to health waiting lists.
Other Health Original release: John Blair selected as Alliance South Antrim Assembly candidate (opens in a new tab)
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Richard Brown-Stewart selected as Alliance East Londonderry Assembly candidate
Alliance councillor Richard Brown-Stewart says he has been selected to stand for East Londonderry in the 2027 Assembly election, citing his record as councillor and Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens. He pledges work on childcare, public transport, second homes and holiday lets, and energy…
Economy and employment Local government Original release: Richard Brown-Stewart selected as Alliance East Londonderry Assembly candidate (opens in a new tab)
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TUV announces South Down candidates
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Original release: TUV announces South Down candidates (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 Original release: Sian Mulholland selected as Alliance North Antrim Assembly candidate (opens in a new tab)
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Think Left Conference This Weekend in Derry
People Before Profit announces its Think Left Conference in Derry this weekend, listing speakers and topics including Hossam El-Hamalawy on Palestine, Olivier Besancenot on France's National Rally, and Gerry Carroll on Stormont's future. The conference is free to attend.
Other International affairs Original release: Think Left Conference This Weekend in Derry (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP selects David McGreevy for East Belfast
SDLP selects David McGreevy, co-founder of East Belfast GAA, to contest East Belfast at the next Assembly election. He says the constituency is open to new constitutional perspectives, and SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP praises his community development record.
Constitutional affairs Original release: SDLP selects David McGreevy for East Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP selects Pete Byrne for Newry and Armagh
The SDLP announces that Councillor Pete Byrne has been selected by party members to contest Newry and Armagh at the 2027 Assembly election. Byrne pledges to champion fighting for Daisy Hill, local businesses and infrastructure, and Leader Claire Hanna praises his experience.
Other Local government Original release: SDLP selects Pete Byrne for Newry and Armagh (opens in a new tab)
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Darryl is a strong voice for North Antrim
Constitutional affairs Original release: Darryl is a strong voice for North Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
Green Party NI announces Councillor Anthony Flynn as its North Down candidate for the 2027 Assembly election, pledging action on water quality, public transport, town centres, health waiting lists, animal welfare and Stormont reform.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid (opens in a new tab)
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McIlveen Says Unionism Must Win 2027 Election
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen tells supporters in Newry and Armagh that unionists must be focused and disciplined before the 2027 Assembly election, arguing divided unionism helps Sinn Fein and calling for a strong team of pro-union ministers.
Constitutional affairs Original release: McIlveen Says Unionism Must Win 2027 Election (opens in a new tab)
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Why We Are Marching For Lough Neagh
People Before Profit calls for a mass march for Lough Neagh on Sunday 17 May, starting at The Batter Bar and ending at Ardboe High Cross, citing toxic algae blooms, pollution from intensive farming and sewage, and unsafe drinking water. It is held 40 years after a 1980s march against lignite mining.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Why We Are Marching For Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Unionism can win in West Belfast
DUP leader Gavin Robinson urges unionists in West Belfast to back a full-time Assembly representative, accusing Sinn Féin of offering no unionist representation. He also says he is open to talks with the incoming UUP leader on unionist co-operation ahead of the 2027 election.
Constitutional affairs Local government Original release: Unionism can win in West Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Step Forward to Shape Northern Ireland’s Future – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges young unionists to shape Northern Ireland's future within the UK, dismisses border poll talk as a distraction, and accuses Alliance of divisive positions on Irish language signage, Palestine flags and climate policy.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Step Forward to Shape Northern Ireland’s Future – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Leader's Speech - Conference 2025
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson, speaking at the 2025 Annual Conference, says the Irish Sea border and Protocol are unacceptable, calls for their removal and for EU law to be ended, pledges to keep unionism strong and to challenge the government’s broken pledges.
Constitutional affairs Immigration Original release: Leader's Speech - Conference 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson tells Belfast Twelfth "When unionism is split, unionism…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP tells the Belfast Twelfth field that unionism must unite and says a split vote cost Lagan Valley, calling for talks on strategy and electoral understanding ahead of the Assembly and Council elections. He also criticises the Windsor Framework.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Robinson tells Belfast Twelfth "When unionism is split, unionism… (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Darryl Wilson joins the DUP
The DUP announces that Ballymoney Councillor Darryl Wilson has joined the party in North Antrim. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes him and calls for unionists to work together to avoid another missed seat in 2027, criticising inter-unionist division.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Cllr Darryl Wilson joins the DUP (opens in a new tab)