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27 releases
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2026 Party Conference - Leader's Address
The DUP publishes the text of its party leader's address to the 2026 party conference, but the release provides only the title and no details of what was said.
Other Original release: 2026 Party Conference - Leader's Address (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Progress needed to address homelessness crisis
SDLP leader Claire Durkan says progress is needed to address the homelessness crisis, calling on the Executive to act urgently on the issue. The release provides little further detail beyond its headline.
Housing Original release: Durkan: Progress needed to address homelessness crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Rising prices mean door to home ownership slammed shut for many families, says Mulholland
Alliance Communities Spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA says rapidly rising house prices are shutting many young people and families out of home ownership in Northern Ireland.
Housing Economy and employment Original release: Rising prices mean door to home ownership slammed shut for many families, says Mulholland (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Planning for the future is only responsible course
SDLP's Hanna argues that preparing ahead is the sole sensible approach, but the release does not name the specific policy, body or decision the comments concern.
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Hunter: Social media restrictions must be considered to keep children safe online
SDLP calls on the government to consider social media restrictions to keep children safe online, according to a statement from Hunter. The release is brief and gives no further detail on the proposed measures.
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McNulty: Graduated Driver Licensing an important step forward
SDLP MLA Colum Eastwood's colleague Caoimhe McNulty welcomes the introduction of Graduated Driver Licensing, calling it an important step forward for road safety.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McNulty: Graduated Driver Licensing an important step forward (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance focused on building better, brighter, shared future for everyone as Assembly returns for 2026, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA says the party is committed to creating a better, shared future for all of Northern Ireland as the Assembly reconvenes for 2026, pledging improved public services, health system reform, integrated education, a sustainable economy and institutional change.
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SDLP Leader’s New Year Message
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna, as given in the release title, offers a New Year message; the release text provided contains only the heading, so no specific policy, call or announcement can be identified.
Other Original release: SDLP Leader’s New Year Message (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Delivery of rail review could transform island
SDLP MLA Colum McNulty says delivery of the rail review could transform the island, and calls on the Executive and the Irish Government to commit to implementing its recommendations for cross-border rail connectivity.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McNulty: Delivery of rail review could transform island (opens in a new tab)
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We must work to ensure everyone in NI has a safe and suitable home, says Armstrong, on Homelessness Awareness Week
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA says homelessness is too often reduced to statistics, labels or stereotypes, and calls for work to ensure everyone in Northern Ireland has a safe and suitable home, marking Homelessness Awareness Week.
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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 Original release: The Chill Factor and Irish Signage (opens in a new tab)
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Hope and change: Left republican cooperation is the way forward – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA writes in An Phoblacht that the 2024 Irish general election has realigned Dáil politics, ending the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael duopoly, and argues left republican and progressive parties should cooperate as an opposition.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Hope and change: Left republican cooperation is the way forward – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong visits Simon Community facility.
Housing Original release: Armstrong visits Simon Community facility. (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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We are focused on the task ahead
DUP MP Gavin Robinson tells the media in Belfast that the party is concentrating on everyday concerns facing people across Northern Ireland, without naming a specific policy, decision or event.
Other Original release: We are focused on the task ahead (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Doug Beattie MC MLA
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA issues a statement, but the release text provided contains only its title and gives no detail of the position or subject matter it addresses.
Other Original release: Statement from Doug Beattie MC MLA (opens in a new tab)
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My priority is to deliver positive change for people - Lyons
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons says his key priority is delivering real, positive and lasting change for people in Northern Ireland after his appointment to the department. He pledges to scrutinise spending amid budget constraints and points to housing, sports projects and employability…
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Today is a good day for Northern Ireland
The DUP welcomes what it describes as a good day for Northern Ireland, though the release gives no detail of the event or decision behind this statement.
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DUP Statement
The DUP issues a statement titled "DUP Statement", but the release text provided contains no content beyond that heading, so no specific position, call or announcement can be identified.
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Lions Roar - Party Conference Edition
The DUP has issued a release titled "Lions Roar - Party Conference Edition", but the text provided contains only the title, so no specific position, call or announcement can be identified.
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