Democratic Unionist Party
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says the party will nominate members to the Executive and support calling an Assembly meeting to elect a Speaker, subject to the UK Government delivering agreed commitments and passing new legislation, after a package of measures on the Northern Ireland Protocol…
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Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O'Neill MLA says the DUP's boycott is jeopardising public services and a 170,000-worker strike, and calls on the DUP to join Executive formation, warning the Assembly may be near its final sitting.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Assembly sitting to elect Speaker and form Executive, 17 January 2024 Original release: REMARKS BY SINN FÉIN VICE-PRESIDENT MICHELLE O’NEILL MLA, ASSEMBLY SITTING 17 JANUARY 2024 (opens in a new tab)
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says the party will take time to scrutinise the Windsor Framework, noting the legal text, Stormont Brake details and Northern Ireland Act changes are still awaited, and will consult business and stakeholders before deciding.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework TUV social media publication launch Original release: We will take our time to fully interrogate detail of Windsor Framework - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt reflects on 20 years since the DUP became the largest Unionist party, arguing its opposition to the 1998 Agreement, its handling of Brexit, its Tory ties and its boycott of devolution have been mistakes that weakened Unionism.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Has 20 Years of DUP leadership made Northern Ireland Better? (opens in a new tab)
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says the party has secured enough support to recall the Assembly from summer recess next week to debate the cost of living crisis. He challenges the DUP to back a Speaker nomination and restore the institutions at Stormont.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: SDLP Assembly recall petition as Northern Ireland Protocol Bill passes Commons third reading Original release: SDLP secures Assembly recall challenging DUP to restore institutions (opens in a new tab)
UUP leader Doug Beattie says the Windsor Framework is an important stepping stone but further reforms are needed, citing outstanding issues on VAT, State Aid, red and green lanes, and veterinary medicines. He argues devolved government is required to address them.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Framework agreement between UK Government and European Union Original release: Windsor Framework is an important stepping stone on necessary changes to NI Protocol – Beattie (opens in a new tab)