Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin councillor Debbie Coyle says statements issued by Fermanagh and Omagh council officials on the UK Supreme Court ruling were not authorised by elected councillors. She says the party will raise it at the next council meeting and urges public bodies to await Equality and Human Rights…
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UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA condemns Fermanagh and Omagh Council's decision to silence UUP Councillor Mark Ovens, calling it an affront to democracy. He calls on Sinn Fein's leadership to clarify whether it backs the members' actions and questions the Council chairman's record.
Local government Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh Council silencing of UUP Councillor Mark Ovens Original release: Butler hits out at Sinn Fein silencing of Fermanagh UUP Councillor (opens in a new tab)
DUP MP Gregory Campbell accuses Sinn Féin of undermining democracy, citing its calls for 'joint authority' and an election while the Secretary of State has held off setting a date. He says devolution can only be restored by dealing with the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Issue: British Secretary of State U-turn on Northern Ireland Assembly election timing Original release: Democracy never the first choice for Sinn Fein (opens in a new tab)
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Equality Commission to issue guidance to public bodies in Northern Ireland confirming that the recent Supreme Court judgment on the legal meaning of woman applies locally. He argues the ruling removes the Windsor Framework Article 2 argument used to delay…
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Supreme Court Dillon ruling on Article 2 of the Windsor Framework Original release: Supreme Court ruling must now be acted upon – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
DUP MP Gregory Campbell criticises Sinn Féin MPs for not taking their Commons seats ahead of a vote on Labour welfare cuts, saying they will abstain and fail vulnerable constituents while DUP MPs will back an amendment to challenge the plans.
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Commons vote on Labour welfare cuts amendment Original release: We’re standing up for the vulnerable as Sinn Fein stand outside -… (opens in a new tab)
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls on the Equality Commission and Human Rights Commission in Northern Ireland to stop citing "further judgments" and issue clear guidance after the Supreme Court's Dillon ruling, following the Great Britain commission's updated guidance and revised Code of Practice.
Disability and equality Issue: Equality and Human Rights Commission updated guidance and revised Code of Practice for services Original release: Lockhart: Equality bodies cannot keep hiding behind “awaiting further… (opens in a new tab)
DUP Group Leader Cllr Sarah Bunting says proposed Belfast City Council by-laws on city centre amplification and a Code of Conduct go beyond noise concerns, calling them an overreach by Sinn Féin, SDLP, Alliance and Green councillors that could let them decide who is heard and what is displayed.
Local government Issue: Belfast City Council city centre bye-laws consultation on preachers and busking Original release: Bylaw proposals an overreach by SF, SDLP, Alliance & Greens (opens in a new tab)