Social Democratic and Labour Party
The party's Councillor Martin Reilly secured council backing for stronger action on economic abuse, which affects one in six women in Northern Ireland.
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The party supports Ruby's Law to protect pets and people from domestic abuse, proposed by Councillor Lauren Kendall.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Ruby's Law domestic abuse protection legislation proposal Original release: Ards & North Down Backs Ruby’s Law to Protect Pets and People from Domestic Abuse
The party comments on domestic abuse, calling for action to protect women and girls. Councillor Kendall expresses solidarity with Women's Aid and calls for sustained funding.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Honouring and remembering women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse
The party criticises DUP and UUP councillors for climate action hypocrisy, calling for independent mediation on Drumcree.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Drumcree Parades Commission ruling Original release: North Down Councillors blast DUP and UUP over climate hypocracy
The party's MLA calls for support for homeless people in NI, citing the Prime Minister's summit on rough sleeping. The MLA wants authorities and charities to work together to provide long-term solutions.
Housing Social security and welfare Issue: Prime Minister's summit on rough sleeping Original release: Armstrong calls for interventions to support homeless in NI following Prime Minister's summit on rough sleeping
Robin Swann welcomes specific investments but criticises overall funding settlement for Northern Ireland.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Budget announcement Original release: Swann responds to Budget
Cllr Kendall condemns Executive for failing to implement Safe Leave legislation, criticising delays and inaction.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Safe Leave legislation delay and inaction Original release: Green Party Cllr Kendall Again Condemns Executive Over Continued Delay of Safe Leave
Main topic Justice and policing (0.79); also Local government; purpose parliamentary or governmental update (0.46); proactive; tone concerned; contains a concrete proposal; criticises ni executive
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