Social Democratic and Labour Party
Colum Eastwood urges UK Government to intervene over BBC NI Irish-language cuts, citing growth in demand for Irish-medium services.
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The party criticises the absence of a NI Budget, citing public service strain and unaffordability.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Budget without NI Budget Original release: UK Budget taking place without NI Budget is a shameful indictment, says Eastwood
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
The party President Mary Lou McDonald welcomes Fine Gael's Irish reunification proposals, calling for a serious programme of planning and preparation.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Fine Gael proposals on Irish unity a welcome step forward – Mary Lou McDonaldArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
The party criticises the Department for the Economy's handling of Ulster University's funding, putting 450 jobs at risk. The party Leader, Mal O'Hara, calls for Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald to explain her plan for higher education in Northern Ireland.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: The Department for the Economy has failed Ulster University’s staff
The party, TUV and Inter-Trade UK Business Association urge the Secretary of State to stop EU Regulation 2026/2108 deepening the Irish Sea customs border, citing negative consequences for Northern Ireland businesses.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Unionist Leaders and Inter-Trade UK Business Association urge the Secretary of State to stop EU Regulation 2026/2108 deepening the Irish Sea customs border
The party and the UUP express concerns about EU customs law and its impact on Northern Ireland businesses.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Joint statement by leaders of the UUP and TUV and the Chair of the Inter-Trade UK Business Association on Stormont BrakeArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
Main topic Disability and equality (0.97); purpose call for action (1.00); reactive; tone critical; criticises public body
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