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Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says Tennyson
Alliance leader Naomi Long's party colleague Tennyson, identified in the release as Alliance's representative, calls the DUP's push to pull the Stormont brake a cynical, self-defeating stunt ahead of a UK-EU summit. He says it undermines progress on an SPS agreement and business confidence.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont brake request on EU goods regulations Original release: Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says TennysonArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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8 Years 9 Months wait for urgent dermatology appointment in Northern Trust
TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister says constituents are being failed by the Northern Trust after it confirmed an 8 years 9 months wait to see a dermatologist on an urgent referral. He says he will raise the situation with the Trust's chief executive next week.
Health Issue: Northern Trust dermatology service wait times criticism Original release: 8 Years 9 Months wait for urgent dermatology appointment in Northern TrustArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitments
SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole MLA calls for firm delivery commitments after the Belfast section of the Eastern Transport Plan 2035 was published, saying the proposals are aspirational but lack budget and clear timelines, and urging the Minister to ensure pedestrianisation, safeguard the‑dis
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Eastern Transport Plan 2035 Belfast portion publication Original release: O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitmentsArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Whitehall asleep as EU parcel tax and AI rules hit Northern Ireland
UUP spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA welcomes the proposed UK-EU SPS agreement but says it does not cover customs or tariffs. He criticises Whitehall's handling of the Union Customs Code parcel handling fee and EU AI Act provisions in Northern Ireland, and calls for the Stormont Brake to be used.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU handling fees on Northern Ireland parcels Original release: Whitehall asleep as EU parcel tax and AI rules hit Northern IrelandArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Sinn Féin will oppose any attempt to place British state forces beyond reach of accountability – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the British government must drop proposals to give the British Attorney General final authority over conflict‑related prosecutions, arguing it would undermine the independent prosecution service established after the Good Friday Agreement and place state forces beyond
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: British government proposals to give Attorney General final say on conflict-related prosecutions Original release: Sinn Féin will oppose any attempt to place British state forces beyond reach of accountability – Finucane
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McGrath: Patients Are Waiting While Executive Fails to Deliver Budget
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath says the Executive's inability to pass a Budget is leaving emergency department patients waiting longer, citing September figures of over 13,000 people held more than 12 hours. He points to the Ulster Hospital, where only 14.2% were seen within four hours, and…
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: McGrath: Patients Are Waiting While Executive Fails to Deliver Budget
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McGrath: Our Doctors and Nurses Are Not Pawns in a Political Game
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath accuses the Executive of allowing health workers to be caught in a political standoff with Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant over pay disputes, after the BMA confirmed further November strikes by doctors.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Stormont handling of health service pay disputes Original release: McGrath: Our Doctors and Nurses Are Not Pawns in a Political Game
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Buckley warns of further trade barriers
DUP Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley raises concerns that sweeping EU reforms, including the proposed EU Customs Code, could add costs, delays and bureaucracy to trade across the UK, and says the DUP will work with unionists to press these concerns.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: UK-EU trade agreement renegotiation Original release: Buckley warns of further trade barriers
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Planning system continues to hold back economic growth, says McReynolds
Alliance MLA McReynolds says the planning system is holding back economic growth, citing June 2026 figures showing over 30% of live applications were over a year old and only three councils met statutory timeframes. She calls for a comprehensive reform programme with mandatory timeframes and…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Planning system statistics and business concerns Original release: Planning system continues to hold back economic growth, says McReynolds
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British And Irish Government’s Must Stop Scaremongering And End Hostile Environment Toward Refugees & Asylum-Seekers
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll and TD Brid Smith jointly condemn the British and Irish governments' rhetoric on asylum seekers, criticising the Rwanda deportation plans and the Irish move to name Britain a 'safe country'. They reject tougher border controls and urge people to resist…
Immigration International affairs Original release: British And Irish Government’s Must Stop Scaremongering And End Hostile Environment Toward Refugees & Asylum-Seekers
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Where Is Siptu?
People Before Profit says SIPTU, holding its conference in Galway, has become almost invisible and is not seen as actively standing up for workers' rights. It cites the conference's Palestine resolution, the absence of SIPTU at pro-Palestine marches, and a 3% public sector pay deal it calls a…
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Where Is Siptu?
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Harkin: The Tories Won’t Criminalise Palestine Solidarity
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin criticises Westminster's Economic Activity of Public Bodies Overseas Bill, which would bar councils and public bodies from implementing boycotts of Israel, and says Derry and Strabane Council will not be silenced on its BDS policy.
International affairs Local government Issue: Economic Activity of Public Bodies Overseas Bill notification to Derry and Strabane Council Original release: Harkin: The Tories Won’t Criminalise Palestine Solidarity
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Stormont Budget: Carroll Urges Grassroots Resistance To Cuts
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll describes the Stormont budget as an attack on schoolchildren, the sick and workers, and says the party will organise grassroots resistance to cuts outlined by the Secretary of State to Stormont departments.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Stormont Budget: Carroll Urges Grassroots Resistance To Cuts
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People Before Profit Statement on Joe Biden
People Before Profit says Joe Biden is no man of peace, criticising US military aid to Israel and Saudi Arabia and arming of Ukraine as double standards, while listing its planned Irish events during his April visit.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Original release: People Before Profit Statement on Joe Biden
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Joe Biden’s Double Standards
People Before Profit says US President Joe Biden's planned April visit to Ireland will be presented favourably, and argues his foreign policy shows double standards on Russia, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, with meetings planned to expose this.
International affairs Original release: Joe Biden’s Double Standards
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Protocol: No Concessions To Sectarianism
People Before Profit says any new EU-UK deal on the Protocol must not further entrench communal divisions at Stormont, and opposes further Protocol concessions to the DUP and its use of the sectarian veto.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Protocol: No Concessions To Sectarianism
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Who Is Charles?
People Before Profit criticises King Charles ahead of Belfast's celebrations, citing his £652 million estate, inheritance tax exemption, private jet travel, Balmoral and Sandringham environmental immunity, and past controversies, and says working-class people should refuse to eulogise him.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Who Is Charles?
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Families Struggling To Cope With Private Care Home Top-Up Fees
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says families are struggling with third-party top-up fees charged by private care homes, and says Derry and Strabane Council has agreed to request a report on the Western Trust's use of them. He calls for a Trust investigation and assurances on fair pricing.
Health Local government Original release: Families Struggling To Cope With Private Care Home Top-Up Fees
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Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry
People Before Profit councillor Maeve O'Neill says Translink's decision to run a special train for the Derry v Galway All-Ireland semi-final from Belfast rather than Derry is a deliberate insult to the city. She calls for the issue to be addressed immediately and urges a proper Derry-Dublin rail…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink Derry special train for All-Ireland semi-final departing from Belfast Original release: Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry