Closest matches to “Belfast disorder”
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Whyte condemns further North Belfast disorder
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte condemns further disorder at Sandyknowes, Glengormley and other areas on Wednesday evening, saying masked figures attacked police, destroyed property and terrorised communities. He calls the violence racism and urges protection for migrant communities.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Whyte condemns further North Belfast disorder (opens in a new tab)
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Supporting NI’s Health Service workers
DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly and East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell visited overseas healthcare workers in Coleraine, urging unity against threats and violence after reports some staff were considering leaving over safety fears. Campbell calls for police resources and…
Health Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder prompting reports healthcare staff may leave Northern Ireland Original release: Supporting NI’s Health Service workers (opens in a new tab)
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Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica & Cllr Áine Groogan meet with the PSNI amidst ongoing disorder following the racist attacks at the weekend in Belfast
Green Party Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica and Cllr Áine Groogan say they met the PSNI amid disorder after racist attacks in Belfast, and call for the Justice Minister to invest in frontline policing and restore community policing. Groogan urges political leaders to stop scapegoating migrant…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast racist attacks and ensuing disorder, August 2024 Original release: Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica & Cllr Áine Groogan meet with the PSNI amidst ongoing disorder following the racist attacks at the weekend in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Depravity and brutality of North Belfast attack has rightly shocked the world
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly calls for authorities who placed the suspect in Northern Ireland to examine and openly disclose what they knew about him after an attack in North Belfast. She says the Executive Office and the British Home Office have refused to share asylum accommodation and…
Immigration Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Depravity and brutality of North Belfast attack has rightly shocked the world (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland Against Racism Carnival
People Before Profit backs tomorrow's Ireland Against Racism Carnival, which it says has support from over 150 organisations, and calls for big, broad mobilisations against racism and the far right. It also blames the government, not immigrants, for housing and service failures.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Ireland Against Racism Carnival, 27 September 2025 Original release: Ireland Against Racism Carnival (opens in a new tab)
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Political presence in Belfast to discuss issues shows importance of restoring institutions, says Farry
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP says meetings in Belfast with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Keir Starmer on the Protocol show the need to restore the institutions. He urges progress to be built on and the Assembly and Executive restored quickly.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Varadkar and Starmer Belfast meetings on the Protocol Original release: Political presence in Belfast to discuss issues shows importance of restoring institutions, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Poots condemns violence in South Belfast
DUP MLA for South Belfast Edwin Poots condemns the violence in South Belfast on Saturday, saying many involved are not local and that people are angry over housing costs and access to GPs and dentists, and calling on Government bodies to listen and act.
Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast violence and rioting, August 2024 Original release: Poots condemns violence in South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú condemns recent Belfast violence - Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly condemns the recent Belfast attacks on people and property, stating there is no room for bigotry or racism. She criticises those linking immigration debates with loyalist violence and urges the Executive to work with the UK Home Office on settlement plans, insisting
Immigration Issue: Belfast racist attacks and ensuing disorder, August 2024 Original release: Aontú condemns recent Belfast violence - Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for recall of Assembly over racially-motivated violence
Alliance calls for the Assembly to be recalled after racially motivated criminal damage to Belfast business premises, submitting a recall petition and urging other parties to sign. Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls on the First and deputy First Minister to reverse cuts to good relations work…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast racially motivated criminal damage to businesses, Assembly recall call Original release: Alliance calls for recall of Assembly over racially-motivated violence (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI Allow Far-Right Minority To Rampage In Belfast
People Before Profit says the PSNI allowed far-right and loyalist groups to attack Muslim-owned and migrant-owned shops and minority communities in south Belfast despite advance warning, and calls for the force to be held to account. It also calls on NIC-ICTU to lead mobilisation against the far…
Justice and policing Immigration Issue: Far‑right attacks on Muslim‑owned shops in south Belfast Original release: PSNI Allow Far-Right Minority To Rampage In Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Butler calls for common sense to prevail
UUP Deputy Leader and Lagan Valley MLA Robbie Butler calls on those organising or joining planned Belfast protests to end the disruption, after the Belfast Trust cancelled community services. He says the failings are political, not the fault of migrants.
Health Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast Health and Social Care Trust cancels community services due to planned city centre protests Original release: Butler calls for common sense to prevail (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP opposition to demand action and accountability after race riots
SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole MLA demands a coordinated Executive response to the recent riots, including more PSNI resources, updated hate crime laws and timelines for refugee integration and racial equality strategies. The party also calls for clarity on any loyalist paramilitary…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Ballymena and Larne race riots and Executive response Original release: SDLP opposition to demand action and accountability after race riots (opens in a new tab)
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ROBINSON - HMG MUST ACT ON BORDER SECURITY
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Government to take urgent action on border security and Northern Ireland's finances after a meeting with the Secretary of State. He says the land border is not commanding public confidence and cites just one asylum seeker returned to the Republic of…
Immigration Public finance and taxation Issue: DUP meeting with Secretary of State on border security and finances Original release: ROBINSON - HMG MUST ACT ON BORDER SECURITY (opens in a new tab)
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Orchestrated and cynical racist attacks "deplorable" - Cllr Groogan
Green Party Councillor Áine Groogan for Botanic DEA condemns racist attacks and intimidation in South Belfast, calls for urgent practical support for those affected and a special council meeting for a cross-party response, and says political leaders, press and social media must be held to account.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder following weekend rallies, August 2024 Original release: Orchestrated and cynical racist attacks "deplorable" - Cllr Groogan (opens in a new tab)
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Stand Up To Fascism – Belfast Mobilises
People Before Profit urges mass counter-mobilisation against far-right violence after anti-migrant riots in Belfast, pointing to the Belfast Welcomes Diversity march in Writers Square this Saturday at 12pm. It accuses loyist paramilitaries of links to fascist groups and says the PSNI let marchers…
Justice and policing Issue: Far‑right attacks on Muslim‑owned shops in south Belfast Original release: Stand Up To Fascism – Belfast Mobilises (opens in a new tab)
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Statement on Belfast Pogroms
People Before Profit condemns racist pogroms in Belfast and attacks on homes, blaming establishment politicians, far-right agitators and wealthy figures for stoking hatred. It rejects calls for calm and urges people to join anti-racism rallies in Belfast, Derry and Dublin.
Community relations and legacy Housing Issue: Belfast racist pogroms and attacks on homes, June 2026 Original release: Statement on Belfast Pogroms (opens in a new tab)
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Inadequate policing budget hindering efforts to keep people safe
DUP Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke MLA warns that inadequate policing funding will leave Northern Ireland trailing other UK regions on crime, citing falling PSNI officer numbers forecast to reach 5,954 by March 2025 and calling on the Government to revise the funding formula.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: PSNI £38 million budget gap discussed at Policing Board Original release: Inadequate policing budget hindering efforts to keep people safe (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna condemns racist graffiti
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns racist graffiti on the Bass Buildings in Alfred Street, Belfast, which a Belfast Asian Women's Academy representative said contained a death threat. She says racism and hate are on the rise and calls for a society-wide response.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti found at Belfast city centre residential building Original release: Hanna condemns racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Another PCSP meeting disrupted by dissident republicans
The DUP condemns dissident republicans who disrupted a North Belfast PCSP meeting in Girdwood Community Hub, following a similar disruption in West Belfast the day before. Leader Gavin Robinson calls it a ramping up of agitation against police, and North Belfast MLA Brian Kingston calls the…
Justice and policing Issue: Dissident republican disruption of PCSP meetings in Belfast Original release: Another PCSP meeting disrupted by dissident republicans (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP statement on Secretary of State meeting
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna says her delegation told the Secretary of State the Executive and UK Government must show leadership, support migrant communities and put plans in place to prevent a repeat of recent disorder. She also urges rejection of DUP attempts to link a north Belfast incident to the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: SDLP statement on Secretary of State meeting (opens in a new tab)
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The victim belongs in Belfast, but the attacker does not - Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP describes a North Belfast attempted murder as brutal and warns of profound implications for community cohesion, calling for an end to uncontrolled immigration and for the attacker, a visa holder, to be convicted and deported.
Justice and policing Immigration Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: The victim belongs in Belfast, but the attacker does not - Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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We must stand together against intimidation, says Maghie, before BCC special council meeting.
Alliance Deputy Group Leader on Belfast City Council Jenna Maghie urges unity against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia and intimidation ahead of a special council meeting on weekend disorder in the city, and says political leaders must respond with dialogue and decisive action.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast disorder following weekend rallies, August 2024 Original release: We must stand together against intimidation, says Maghie, before BCC special council meeting. (opens in a new tab)
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Moygashel Bonfire a 'Naked Act of Islamophobic Intimidation' - Gerry Carroll
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll condemns the Moygashel bonfire's burning of a model mosque as Islamophobic intimidation and calls for it to be removed immediately. He links racism and sectarianism to political failures and urges calm ahead of the weekend.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Racist images and signage on Moygashel bonfire Original release: Moygashel Bonfire a 'Naked Act of Islamophobic Intimidation' - Gerry Carroll (opens in a new tab)
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We must make Belfast city centre a safer place and assist those in need – Black
Sinn Féin's Belfast Mayor Tina Black has convened a special meeting on Friday with council group leaders and statutory agencies over a series of city centre deaths. She calls for better mental health, addiction, shelter and accommodation services, and joint action on anti-social behaviour and drug…
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Belfast city centre deaths and special council meeting Original release: We must make Belfast city centre a safer place and assist those in need – Black (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds condemns those behind security alert in East Belfast
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds condemns those behind a suspicious device found on Dundela Street, which forced residents to be evacuated, and thanks the PSNI for its handling. He urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Dundela Street suspicious device and East Belfast security alert Original release: McReynolds condemns those behind security alert in East Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Flynn reacts to PSNI decision to pull out of Belfast Pride
Green Party councillor Flynn says the PSNI should not have taken part in Belfast Pride at all, arguing the event is a political protest and that police pulling support over the "Stand by your Trans" campaign shows their involvement was superficial.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI decision on uniformed officers at Belfast Pride parade Original release: Cllr Flynn reacts to PSNI decision to pull out of Belfast Pride (opens in a new tab)
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DUP delegation meets Deputy Chief Constable on PSNI approach to…
The DUP's Trevor Clarke MLA says a delegation met Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton over disparities in PSNI handling of recent disorder in Ballymena and Londonderry, and calls for baton round decisions and the criminal justice response to be fair and consistent. Joanne Bunting MLA says…
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI approach to recent public disorder in Ballymena and Londonderry Original release: DUP delegation meets Deputy Chief Constable on PSNI approach to… (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: No surprise at high deprivation levels
SDLP West Belfast councillor Paul Doherty says Queen's University research showing 25% deprivation across the North is unsurprising, blaming underinvestment in public services, jobs and housing. He calls for the Executive to produce an anti-poverty strategy.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Issue: Queen's University research on deprivation levels across the North Original release: Doherty: No surprise at high deprivation levels (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol deal must restore Northern Ireland’s place within UK Internal Market – Beattie
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MLA urges the UK Government and EU not to agree a Northern Ireland Protocol deal merely to conclude talks, and calls for long-lasting solutions that restore and protect Northern Ireland's place within the UK Internal Market. He says he will oppose any deal that makes…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK joint statement on Northern Ireland Protocol talks Original release: Protocol deal must restore Northern Ireland’s place within UK Internal Market – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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NI political parties need to unite to condemn protests outside a North Down hotel hosting asylum seekers, says Muir
Alliance North Down MLA Andrew Muir calls on all local political representatives to unite in condemning protests outside the Bangor Hotel, which houses asylum seekers, and the attitudes behind them. He points to masked protesters, including children, and to social media comments reported to police.
Immigration Issue: Bangor Hotel asylum seeker protests in North Down Original release: NI political parties need to unite to condemn protests outside a North Down hotel hosting asylum seekers, says Muir (opens in a new tab)