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87 releases
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Burrows invites unionists to join a revitalised UUP
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA makes a "big, broad offer" inviting unionists across Northern Ireland, including elected representatives from other unionist parties, to join the Ulster Unionist Party as it builds a new leadership team. He says unionism needs change and cites Health Minister Robbie…
Other Health Original release: Burrows invites unionists to join a revitalised UUP (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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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 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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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)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 22 October 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 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
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing 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 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 Gerard McDonald as Assembly Candidate for West Belfast
SDLP announces the selection of Gerard McDonald as its candidate for West Belfast at the next Assembly election, with Leader Claire Hanna MP welcoming the choice. McDonald says the Executive has failed to deliver on housing, cost of living and promised change.
Other Housing Original release: SDLP selects Gerard McDonald as Assembly Candidate for West 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)
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Former DUP councillor Dr Kathryn Owen selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Belfast South and Mid Down
UUP leader Jon Burrows announces that Dr Kathryn Owen, a former DUP councillor and ex-RAF medic, has been selected to contest the constituency at next year's Assembly poll. He hails her return to the party and her public health and hospital advocacy record.
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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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 30 August 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)
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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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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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Sinn Féin to host major Irish unity health event in Belfast – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says former Health and Social Care Board chief John Compton CBE will join a panel at a Belfast conference on creating a world‑class health system for a united Ireland. She will chair, with a keynote from health spokesperson David Cullinane TD, and urges the public to be‑
Health Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin to host major Irish unity health event in Belfast – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Leza Houston, Strabane
Aontú presents Leza Houston as its Strabane candidate, saying she backs family policies such as affordable childcare and SEN provision, children's rights, pro-life measures with more non-violent options for women in crisis pregnancies, and sustainable environmental practices.
Disability and equality Original release: Leza Houston, Strabane (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP backs PSNI recruitment campaign
The SDLP says it backs the PSNI's recruitment campaign, announced in a short release with no further detail provided on its scope or timing.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI recruitment campaign Original release: SDLP backs PSNI recruitment campaign (opens in a new tab)
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Pat Cullen confirms panel for ‘Delivering Rural Health and Care in a New Ireland’ event in Enniskillen
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen announces the speakers for a November 26 Enniskillen event on rural healthcare across the island, with Mary Lou McDonald as guest speaker and Cullen chairing a panel including Paula Leonard, Fr Brian D'Arcy and Denzil McDaniel.
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Mary Lou McDonald to speak in Westville Hotel at rural healthcare in a new Ireland event
Health Constitutional affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald to speak in Westville Hotel at rural healthcare in a new Ireland event (opens in a new tab)