Social Democratic and Labour Party
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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 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
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
The party hosts a meeting on the suspension of Daisy Hill Hospital's maternity services. Richard Boyd Barrett TD and others will discuss community organising to protect the hospital.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: PBP Host Meeting on Daisy Hill
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
Main topic Health (1.00); also Public finance and taxation; purpose criticism (0.99); reactive; tone adversarial; criticises ni executive
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