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Armstrong: We are heading somewhere ugly
UUP Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong MLA urges a shift in how politics is conducted, warning that abuse of elected representatives has sharply worsened in recent weeks. She cites a female MP given police protection over her community role, and threats against a Minister, and says public figures now…
Justice and policing Original release: Armstrong: We are heading somewhere ugly (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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Gerry Adams’ remarks at the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams, addressing the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School, recounts Sinn Féin's role in securing repeal of the Government of Ireland Act 1920 during the Good Friday Agreement talks, crediting Desmond Greaves's writings and arguing the peace strategy aimed at…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Gerry Adams’ remarks at the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart and Robinson: Online safety measures – devil in detail
DUP MP Carla Lockhart and MLA Alan Robinson welcome proposals to strengthen children's online protections but warn that legislation detail will be crucial. Robinson cites evidence linking social media use to harms and says VPN use could undermine any laws; Lockhart says big tech must do more.
Justice and policing Issue: Government proposals to strengthen children's online safety protections Original release: Lockhart and Robinson: Online safety measures – devil in detail (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Language Policy: AN GHAEILGE FAOI BHLÁTH NÓ FAOI BHAGAIRT?
People Before Profit says it supports the Irish language movement and the right of people across Ireland, North and South, to live fully through Irish. It argues partition divides Irish speakers and calls for uniting Gaeltacht, non-Gaeltacht, urban and rural communities into one movement.
Disability and equality Original release: Irish Language Policy: AN GHAEILGE FAOI BHLÁTH NÓ FAOI BHAGAIRT? (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party Leader speaks with Taoiseach Michael Martin
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA says he spoke by phone with Taoiseach Michael Martin, his first engagement since becoming leader, and raised legacy, the Windsor Framework and explosive material taken by the Provisional IRA from a Republic of Ireland factory.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Original release: Ulster Unionist Party Leader speaks with Taoiseach Michael Martin (opens in a new tab)
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30 years on from BSE but has Beef ever properly recovered?
TUV agriculture spokesman Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle says beef prices have not recovered in real terms since the 1996 BSE crisis, citing October 1995 and 2025 meat plant quotes and rising red diesel, fertiliser, feed and land costs. He says processor margins have grown too large and that…
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: 30 years on from BSE but has Beef ever properly recovered? (opens in a new tab)
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Not a lot of Christmas cheer for our farmers
TUV agricultural spokesman Councillor Allister Kyle says farmers face mounting anxiety over falling milk prices, beef price pressure from Republic plants, and the first confirmed Bluetongue case in Northern Ireland with its 20km Control Zone. He warns of possible losses on store lamb investments.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Bluetongue virus confirmed in Northern Ireland with 20km Control Zone Original release: Not a lot of Christmas cheer for our farmers (opens in a new tab)
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Farmers must not pay the price for addressing environmental challenges in securing a sustainable future – Butler
Ulster Unionist spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA says farmers must not bear the cost of climate action, calling for codesigned measures after recent changes to create a Climate Commissioner office raised concerns. He says the changes should not pit environmental goals against agriculture.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Assembly vote to create a Climate Commissioner role Original release: Farmers must not pay the price for addressing environmental challenges in securing a sustainable future – Butler (opens in a new tab)
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The Chill Factor and Irish Signage
TUV says a LucidTalk survey commissioned by Analogical Research shows a "chill factor" among Unionists and Protestants towards Irish language street signs, with 88% of Unionist voters less likely to move to such a road. It claims the signs could drive ethnic cleansing and cut Unionist use of…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: LucidTalk survey on Irish signage and Unionist house-hunting and leisure centre use Original release: The Chill Factor and Irish Signage (opens in a new tab)
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Never Again: Why We Remember The Holocaust
People Before Profit marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, warning that fascism grows from racism and antisemitism. It cites the AfD in Germany, Elon Musk's rally appearance and online conspiracy theories in Ireland, and urges socialists to oppose all racism, including…
Disability and equality International affairs Original release: Never Again: Why We Remember The Holocaust (opens in a new tab)
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‘No Dignity in Lying’: Carla Lockhart
DUP MLA Carla Lockhart argues that the 'dignity' language used by assisted suicide campaigners, such as Dignity in Dying, is a misleading framing. She says legalising assisted suicide would lower the perceived worth of disabled, poor and homeless people, citing a Canadian poll on MAID eligibility.
Disability and equality Health Original release: ‘No Dignity in Lying’: Carla Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Deputy First Minister addresses UFU AGM
Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly addresses the Ulster Farmers' Union AGM, calling for government action on wet weather, veterinary medicines supply, climate change act targets and Bovine TB, and urging investment in technology and innovation.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Deputy First Minister addresses UFU AGM (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor
Alliance's South Belfast Councillor Micky Murray, incoming Lord Mayor, says he wants Belfast to become a more inclusive, livable and caring city during his term from 3 June. He pledges to meet people across the city, prioritise supporting vulnerable people and represent the LGBTQ+ community.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - "keep focused on making this place prosperous"
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes Shadow Secretary of State Hilary Benn to Lagan Valley and urges focus on prosperity, citing fibre broadband rollout, the lowest UK unemployment rate and a rejection of a border poll.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Robinson - "keep focused on making this place prosperous" (opens in a new tab)
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Elliott explains that the complex interaction between farming and climate change requires addressing
UUP agriculture spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA says farming's role in climate change needs addressing, arguing farmers are partners rather than scapegoats. He points to carbon sequestration, renewable energy on farms and the sector's economic importance, and calls for incentives and collaboration.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Original release: Elliott explains that the complex interaction between farming and climate change requires addressing (opens in a new tab)
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McAleer welcomes protected status for high-quality Irish beef produce
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer welcomes all-Ireland Protected Geographical Indicator status for Irish grass-fed beef, saying it will boost northern beef farmers, increase EU exports and strengthen producers' reach in global markets.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: All-Ireland PGI protected status for Irish grass-fed beef Original release: McAleer welcomes protected status for high-quality Irish beef produce (opens in a new tab)
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Transformation of Special Educational Needs essential – Givan
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan reaffirms his commitment to transform the Special Educational Needs system in Northern Ireland, following a visit to Fleming Fulton School. He says children with SEN do not always achieve the same outcomes as peers and will press Executive colleagues for…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Transformation of Special Educational Needs essential – Givan (opens in a new tab)
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New DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir says he's committed to delivering across full remit of Department for good of everyone in NI
Alliance's Andrew Muir MLA, the new DAERA Minister, says he will deliver across the department's full remit, prioritising Lough Neagh's recovery, longer-term carbon targets and bovine TB, while working with farming and fishing communities.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Andrew Muir appointed Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Original release: New DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir says he's committed to delivering across full remit of Department for good of everyone in NI (opens in a new tab)
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Respect is a two-way process - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the year ahead carries uncertainty but could bring better times if the right short and long-term decisions are taken. He marks 1994 as the first year both the IRA and loyalist paramilitaries halted their campaigns, and calls for a more stable basis for devolution with…
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Original release: Respect is a two-way process - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Euro 2028 can deliver lasting legacy
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna says Euro 2028 can leave a lasting sport legacy for Northern Ireland, calling for sub-regional stadium funding promised to local clubs to be delivered and more youth sport opportunities. She thanked the IFA after meeting it at Windsor Park alongside SDLP Leader…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hanna: Euro 2028 can deliver lasting legacy (opens in a new tab)