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Sinn Féin must come clean on fox hunting - Cllr Flynn
The party criticises Sinn Féin's voting record on fox hunting, calling for honesty on the issue.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Parades Commission ruling Original release: Sinn Féin must come clean on fox hunting - Cllr Flynn
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Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
Jon Burrows MLA responds to accusations of supremacist attitude from Sinn Féin's Philip McGuigan, criticising Sinn Féin's record in government and their stance on the past.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Philip McGuigan's Assembly speech accusing Jon Burrows MLA of supremacist attitude Original release: Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
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Hargey calls on unionist leaders to condemn discovery of weapons linked to far-right extremists
Deirdre Hargey MLA calls on unionist leaders to condemn explosives and weapons linked to far-right extremists.
Justice and policing Original release: Hargey calls on unionist leaders to condemn discovery of weapons linked to far-right extremists
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Sinn Féin to target three Assembly seats in North Belfast
The party selects Gerry Kelly, Carál Ní Chuilín and Maighréad Ní Chonghaile as Assembly candidates in North Belfast.
Other Original release: Sinn Féin to target three Assembly seats in North Belfast
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Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarks
The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA criticises Chief Constable Jon Boutcher's comments on the Provisional IRA, calling its existence anathema to democracy.
Justice and policing Original release: Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarksArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty
The party Leader Jon Burrows criticises DUP's decision to exclude Northern Ireland from an economic forum, saying it punishes Northern Ireland and undermines the Union. He suggests Health Minister Robbie Butler should attend instead.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP's decision to exclude Northern Ireland from Economic Forum in Glasgow Original release: You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty
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Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales
The party leader Jon Burrows MLA calls for fireworks law reform, including banning private sales.
Justice and policing Issue: Fireworks law reform call by party leader Jon Burrows MLA Original release: Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales
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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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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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Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
The party's South Belfast representative condemns DUP attempts to delay Flags Bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: DUP attempt to filibuster Flags Bill in Assembly Committee Stage Original release: Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
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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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Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
The party MLA Gerry Carroll responds to PSNI's investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism, stating the real threat to community cohesion comes from the far right.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
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Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey
Lord Empey argues Drumcree dispute has backfired on republicans, undermining their campaign for a united Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Garvaghy Road residents' protest against Orange Order march Original release: Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey
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Armstrong calls for interventions to support homeless in NI following Prime Minister's summit on rough sleeping
The party's MLA calls for support for homeless people in NI, citing the Prime Minister's summit on rough sleeping. The MLA wants authorities and charities to work together to provide long-term solutions.
Housing Social security and welfare Issue: Prime Minister's summit on rough sleeping Original release: Armstrong calls for interventions to support homeless in NI following Prime Minister's summit on rough sleeping
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Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates
The party announces its North Down Assembly candidates, Andrew Muir and Connie Egan, who will campaign on delivering for households and building a shared future.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates
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Cllr Groogan statement on Belfast City Council special meeting
Cllr Áine Groogan criticises Belfast City Council special meeting, saying it undermines planning process and risks breaching councillors' code of conduct. She calls for focus on real issues affecting the city.
Local government Issue: Belfast City Council special meeting Original release: Cllr Groogan statement on Belfast City Council special meeting
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Cllr Flynn slams agriculture minister over cattle cull
Cllr Anthony Flynn criticises Minister Muir over cattle cull, calling for transparency.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Cattle cull in Fivemiletown by DAERA Original release: Cllr Flynn slams agriculture minister over cattle cull
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Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour
The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA responds to a High Court judgment on a parade ban. He calls for the law to be upheld and for those in office to be held accountable.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour
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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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The Department for the Economy has failed Ulster University’s staff
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
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SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane
John Finucane MP challenges George Simm's claims on SAS actions in Northern Ireland, defending bereaved families' rights to truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane
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Councillor Flynn has called for urgent action on greyhound racing in Northern Ireland
Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Councillor Flynn has called for urgent action on greyhound racing in Northern Ireland
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Burrows rejects call for dissident deal as PSNI marks 25 years
The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA rejects a call for a deal with dissident republicans, paying tribute to the PSNI on its 25th anniversary.
Justice and policing Original release: Burrows rejects call for dissident deal as PSNI marks 25 years
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Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John Kelly
The party President Mary Lou McDonald expresses sadness at John Kelly's death. John Kelly was a campaigner for Bloody Sunday justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John KellyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Queen’s urged to explain Remembrance collarette ban
The party's chairman, Jay Basra, criticises Queen's University Belfast for banning Orange collarettes at Remembrance Sunday service.
Community relations and legacy Education Issue: Queen's University Belfast Remembrance Sunday service collarette ban Original release: Queen’s urged to explain Remembrance collarette ban
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Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John Kelly
Pádraig Delargy expresses condolences on John Kelly's passing, praising his dedication to justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John KellyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Taoiseach recognition on unity a welcome shift that must be followed by concrete action – Kearney
The party MLA Declan Kearney calls for concrete action on Irish unity planning.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Taoiseach recognition on unity a welcome shift that must be followed by concrete action – Kearney
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Sinn Féin will oppose any attempt to place British state forces beyond reach of accountability – Finucane
The party opposes British government proposals to give the Attorney General final say over conflict-related prosecutions, which they claim undermines the independence of the prosecution service and creates a two-tier justice system. This concerns party MP John Finucane.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: British government proposals to give Attorney General final say on conflict-related prosecutions Original release: Sinn Féin will oppose any attempt to place British state forces beyond reach of accountability – Finucane
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Green Party call for independent mediation as Drumcree "fails" the people of Garvaghy Road
The party calls for independent mediation over Drumcree, citing failure to serve the people of Garvaghy Road. Lesley Veronica and Cllr Brian Smyth comment.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Drumcree dispute Original release: Green Party call for independent mediation as Drumcree "fails" the people of Garvaghy Road
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Thoughts with families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre, says Brown-Stewart, marking the 33rd anniversary
The party's spokesperson pays tribute to Greysteel massacre victims on their 33rd anniversary.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Greysteel massacre 33rd anniversary Original release: Thoughts with families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre, says Brown-Stewart, marking the 33rd anniversary