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42 releases
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Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says Tennyson
The party criticises DUP's Brexit strategy, saying it causes uncertainty and instability.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says TennysonArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarks
The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA criticises Chief Constable Jon Boutcher's comments on the Provisional IRA, calling its existence anathema to democracy.
Justice and policing Original release: Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarksArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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8 Years 9 Months wait for urgent dermatology appointment in Northern Trust
The party criticises Northern Trust's dermatology service wait times, specifically 8 years 9 months for urgent appointments, concerning North Antrim MP Jim Allister.
Health 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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SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane
John Finucane MP challenges George Simm's claims on SAS actions in Northern Ireland, defending bereaved families' rights to truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane
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Sinn Fein’s ANC Bill would rob lowland farmers to boost payments to…
The party claims Sinn Fein's ANC Bill would disadvantage lowland farmers. It would allegedly benefit other farmers.
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Sinn Fein’s ANC Bill would rob lowland farmers to boost payments to…Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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O’Toole: People Deserve a Future Beyond Political Petulance
The party leader Matthew O'Toole MLA criticises the DUP's actions, saying people deserve better. He announces the party's focus on building a new Ireland with hope and opportunity for all.
Constitutional affairs Original release: O’Toole: People Deserve a Future Beyond Political Petulance
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Hanna: UK Budget Underlines Failure of Executive to Do Its Job
The party's Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes UK Budget support for NI households but criticises the Executive's failure to agree a Budget.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Hanna: UK Budget Underlines Failure of Executive to Do Its Job
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O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitments
The party's Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole MLA criticises the Belfast transport plan for lacking delivery commitments.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitments
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Chief Constable’s clarification changes a word, not the substance: PIRA’s stance should not shape policing
The party leader criticises DUP's handling of policing at Drumcree, citing PIRA's influence.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Chief Constable’s clarification changes a word, not the substance: PIRA’s stance should not shape policingArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Those who breach their pledge must face consequences - Robinson
The party states that pledge breaches must have consequences. Peter Robinson made the statement.
Other Original release: Those who breach their pledge must face consequences - Robinson
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Whitehall asleep as EU parcel tax and AI rules hit Northern Ireland
The party welcomes a proposed UK-EU SPS agreement but criticises EU customs rules and AI Act application in Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Whitehall asleep as EU parcel tax and AI rules hit Northern Ireland
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Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
Jon Burrows MLA responds to accusations of supremacist attitude from Sinn Féin's Philip McGuigan, criticising Sinn Féin's record in government and their stance on the past.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Philip McGuigan's Assembly speech accusing Jon Burrows MLA of supremacist attitude Original release: Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
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Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray
The party expresses concerns about transparency and fairness in council funding. Cllr Murray criticises the DUP, Sinn Féin, UUP and SDLP for voting through funding redirection.
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast City Council discretionary funding allocation call-in Original release: Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray
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TransformED is taking education system in the wrong direction – Sheehan
The party's education spokesperson criticises TransformED proposals, saying they will harm teachers and students.
Education Issue: TransformED education reforms announcement Original release: TransformED is taking education system in the wrong direction – Sheehan
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Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
The party's South Belfast representative condemns DUP attempts to delay Flags Bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: DUP attempt to filibuster Flags Bill in Assembly Committee Stage Original release: Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
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Attacks on Rasharkin Orange Hall
The party's North Antrim MP Jim Allister welcomes Rasharkin Chosen Few's statement on attacks on their hall, criticising Sinn Fein for glorifying terrorism.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Rasharkin attacks Original release: Attacks on Rasharkin Orange Hall
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Minister putting unsustainable additional workload on teachers, says Mathison, ahead of TransformED motion
The party's Education spokesperson criticises the Education Minister's TransformED reforms, saying they put unsustainable workload on teachers.
Education Issue: TransformED education reforms announcement Original release: Minister putting unsustainable additional workload on teachers, says Mathison, ahead of TransformED motion
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Sinn Féin will oppose any attempt to place British state forces beyond reach of accountability – Finucane
The party opposes British government proposals to give the Attorney General final say over conflict-related prosecutions, which they claim undermines the independence of the prosecution service and creates a two-tier justice system. This concerns party MP John Finucane.
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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Unionist Unity and ‘O’Neill Must Stay’ don’t go together
The party leader Jim Allister criticises DUP's unionist unity message, saying it lacks substance and may support Sinn Fein.
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP's unionist unity message with Sinn Fein Original release: Unionist Unity and ‘O’Neill Must Stay’ don’t go together
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Alliance need to stop making excuses for law-breakers
The Alliance party is criticised for making excuses for law-breakers.
Justice and policing Original release: Alliance need to stop making excuses for law-breakers