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Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
The party announces Councillor Anthony Flynn as its North Down candidate, pledging to protect the environment and improve public services. Flynn will focus on clean water and better transport.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
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Sinn Féin to target three Assembly seats in North Belfast
Sinn Féin selects Gerry Kelly, Carál Ní Chuilín and Maighréad Ní Chonghaile as candidates for North Belfast in the next Assembly election. Sinn Féin aims to win three seats in the area.
Other Original release: Sinn Féin to target three Assembly seats in North Belfast
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SDLP selects Malachy Quinn as Assembly Candidate for Mid Ulster
The party selects Malachy Quinn as Assembly candidate for Mid Ulster. Malachy Quinn is a local councillor and community leader.
Other Local government Original release: SDLP selects Malachy Quinn as Assembly Candidate for Mid Ulster
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SDLP launches three-stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysis
SDLP launches a three‑stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysis, calling for immediate changes to stop any single party collapsing the Executive, joint First Ministers, speaker reform and removal of vetoes, linking the Programme for Government to the budget, giving local communities more influence
Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP launches Stormont reform plan Original release: SDLP launches three-stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysisArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Honouring and remembering women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse
The party comments on domestic abuse, calling for action to protect women and girls. Councillor Kendall expresses solidarity with Women's Aid and calls for sustained funding.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Honouring and remembering women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse
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Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On
The party criticises Alliance and UUP for inaction on a dumped car in the River Lagan, despite holding key environmental roles.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On
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North Down Councillors blast DUP and UUP over climate hypocracy
The party criticises DUP and UUP councillors for climate action hypocrisy, calling for independent mediation on Drumcree.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Drumcree Parades Commission ruling Original release: North Down Councillors blast DUP and UUP over climate hypocracy
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Hanna: Budget must deliver support now and invest in Northern Ireland's future
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls on the Chancellor to use the 2026 Budget to fund extra Home Heating Oil Support, an Essentials Guarantee for Universal Credit and extend Rural Fuel Duty Relief, while urging a ten‑year partnership to invest in infrastructure, housing, transport, energy and skills in
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Stormont budget request for household support and infrastructure investment Original release: Hanna: Budget must deliver support now and invest in Northern Ireland's futureArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Ards & North Down Backs Ruby’s Law to Protect Pets and People from Domestic Abuse
The party supports Ruby's Law to protect pets and people from domestic abuse, proposed by Councillor Lauren Kendall.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Ruby's Law domestic abuse protection legislation proposal Original release: Ards & North Down Backs Ruby’s Law to Protect Pets and People from Domestic Abuse
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Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness
Jim Allister MP says the party will offer West Tyrone voters a chance to vote for strength, not weakness. He criticises the DUP's response to recent events in Portadown.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Portadown policing controversy Original release: Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness
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Allen welcomes opening of new Harland & Wolff fabrication hall
UUP MLA Andy Allen welcomes the opening of Harland & Wolff’s new Resurgent Hall, calling it a milestone for Belfast shipbuilding. He notes the £100 million investment, 900 jobs and apprenticeships, and the construction of three Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ships, and says the party will press for更多
Economy and employment Issue: Harland & Wolff £100 million investment announcement Original release: Allen welcomes opening of new Harland & Wolff fabrication hall
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Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic Abuse
SDLP Waterside Councillor Martin Reilly says Derry and Strabane District Council has backed his motion for stronger action on economic abuse, urging emergency financial assistance, specialist debt advice and a coordinated Executive response to remove financial barriers for victim‑survivors.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Derry and Strabane District Council economic abuse motion Original release: Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic AbuseArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis
People Before Profit says the 2022 cost‑of‑living crisis, climate inaction, attacks on reproductive and trans rights and the war in Ukraine show capitalism has failed, and calls for a socialist, left‑wing Irish government to end poverty, improve housing and health services.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: 2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis
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McGrath Welcomes Significant Upgrades to Royal County Down
The party welcomes upgrades to Royal County Down golf course, says Colin McGrath MLA. He hopes it will attract the Open Championship to Newcastle.
Economy and employment Issue: Royal County Down golf course upgrade Original release: McGrath Welcomes Significant Upgrades to Royal County Down
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SDLP Party Leader: Irish unity needs unified approach
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the Irish Government’s move to set up a body examining constitutional futures and Fine Gael’s upcoming unity blueprint, and writes to Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris urging an inclusive, New‑Ireland‑Forum‑style process of political and civic ‑
Constitutional affairs Issue: Irish Government parties' unity plans Original release: SDLP Party Leader: Irish unity needs unified approach
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Hanna welcomes Taoiseach’s New Ireland Commitment
Claire Hanna welcomes Taoiseach's New Ireland commitment, calls for cross-community plan.
Constitutional affairs Issue: British Prime Minister and Taoiseach commitment on cross-border employment issues Original release: Hanna welcomes Taoiseach’s New Ireland CommitmentArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Fine Gael proposals on Irish unity a welcome step forward – Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald welcomes Fine Gael’s Ard Fheis proposals on Irish reunification, commends Tánaiste Simon Harris, says Sinn Féin will study the detail and seeks early engagement to shape an all‑Ireland conversation and a Green Paper on reunification.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Fine Gael Irish reunification proposals announcement at Ard Fheis Original release: Fine Gael proposals on Irish unity a welcome step forward – Mary Lou McDonaldArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Northern Ireland left behind as plug-in solar launches in Britain
The party criticises the lack of plug-in solar in Northern Ireland. Councillor Anthony Flynn raised the issue with Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: plug-in solar launch in Great Britain Original release: Northern Ireland left behind as plug-in solar launches in Britain
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People Before Profit Contests Westminster Election
People Before Profit announce three candidates for the July 4 Westminster election – Shaun Harkin (Foyle), Gerry Carroll MLA (West Belfast) and Fiona Ferguson (North Belfast) – and say they will make Palestine, housing, health and poverty central issues if elected.
International affairs Housing Original release: People Before Profit Contests Westminster Election
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Hanna: UK Budget Underlines Failure of Executive to Do Its Job
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes any Chancellor support for households facing rising energy costs, but says Northern Ireland will stay in a crisis cycle unless the Executive agrees a budget and governs effectively, calling for certainty and strategic investment.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Budget announcement Original release: Hanna: UK Budget Underlines Failure of Executive to Do Its Job
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Eastwood backs home carers amid rising pressures
Foyle MP Colum Eastwood supports home carers amid rising pressures and demands better pay and support.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Stormont brake request on EU goods regulations Original release: Eastwood backs home carers amid rising pressures