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Protocol puts punitive tax on NI economy
TUV leader Jim Allister says steel producers in Great Britain now face a 25% tariff on construction products sold to Northern Ireland after the EU global import quota was exhausted, and calls for Article 16 to be used immediately.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: EU steel tariff imposition affecting UK steel movements into Northern Ireland Original release: Protocol puts punitive tax on NI economy (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP seeks recall of the Assembly challenging DUP to get back to work
SDLP MLAs have lodged a petition to recall the Assembly this evening, timed to the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill's third reading, and say it will test the DUP's commitment to restoring devolved government. Their motion would focus on cost of living pressures and let MLAs nominate a Speaker.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: SDLP Assembly recall petition as Northern Ireland Protocol Bill passes Commons third reading Original release: SDLP seeks recall of the Assembly challenging DUP to get back to work (opens in a new tab)
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Strength, not weakness must continue
TUV leader Jim Allister warns that a return to Stormont without reversing the Protocol's constitutional and economic damage would entrench the Protocol and an Irish Sea border. He says a deal leaving Acts of Union provisions suspended would aid its implementation, and urges unionism to keep a firm…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Strength, not weakness must continue (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Recall chance for DUP to do what’s right
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says Thursday's Assembly recall gives the DUP a chance to allow Stormont's institutions to restore before a winter election. He says an election would not address cost of living, hospital waiting lists or the Protocol, and calls on every party to back…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Assembly recall to nominate Speaker amid DUP boycott Original release: O’Toole: Recall chance for DUP to do what’s right (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: DUP cannot hold up support for families
SDLP South Belfast MLA Matthew O'Toole urges the DUP to end its blockage and return to the Executive on Monday so that the British government's £400 energy bill discount and windfall tax can reach households here. He says Stormont has over £300m in its accounts and that the DUP is the only obstacle.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Government cost of living support package announcement May 2022 Original release: O’Toole: DUP cannot hold up support for families (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol – a strategy for Irish unity
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Protocol is a deliberate strategy for Irish unity, arguing it intensifies harmonisation on the island and undermines the UK's internal market, and calls for it to be scrapped in full.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Protocol – a strategy for Irish unity (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP to support Assembly recall petition
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says the SDLP is backing a petition to recall the Assembly over the cost of living crisis and strikes at Caterpillar sites. He urges the DUP to support Patsy McGlone as Speaker so emergency legislation can unlock unspent funds.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly recall petition over Caterpillar strike and cost of living Original release: SDLP to support Assembly recall petition (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Truss energy plan leaves local households out in the cold
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the UK government's plan to freeze household gas and electricity costs, funded by extra taxation, ignores that most Northern Irish homes rely on oil heating and will not help them, urging windfall taxes on profiteering firms and a return of devolved decision‑making
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Proposed UK electricity and gas price freeze under new Prime Minister Original release: Eastwood: Truss energy plan leaves local households out in the cold (opens in a new tab)
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TUV chairman welcomes Braverman’s highlighting of Protocol betrayal
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe welcomes Suella Braverman's criticism of the Prime Minister over the Northern Ireland Protocol, saying Rishi Sunak broke a commitment on the Protocol Bill. He says Unionists should not return to Stormont until the government addresses their concerns on the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV chairman welcomes Braverman’s highlighting of Protocol betrayal (opens in a new tab)
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“DUP No Deal Prediction Despite Concessions Underpins Need for Stormont Reform” – Cllr Mullen
Aontú's Cllr Denise Mullen raises concerns over DUP MP Sammy Wilson's comments and says Stormont needs urgent reform. She calls for MLAs to lose salaries if they fail to work and for an end to any single party's ability to block the Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP MP Sammy Wilson's comments on a Brexit deal and no-deal prediction Original release: “DUP No Deal Prediction Despite Concessions Underpins Need for Stormont Reform” – Cllr Mullen (opens in a new tab)
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TUV spells out the reality of the Protocol and shortcomings of Government in submission to the House of Lords
Traditional Unionist Voice says the Protocol is severely harming Northern Ireland’s economy and sovereignty, and urges the Government to restore full UK control through the Protocol Bill, rejecting the dual regulatory regime and calling for repeal of EU-imposed rules.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV spells out the reality of the Protocol and shortcomings of Government in submission to the House of Lords (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President calls for restoration of Executive without delay
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald calls for the northern Executive to be restored without delay, welcoming the EU-UK agreement on the Protocol and urging the DUP to end its boycott of the Executive and Assembly.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol announced Original release: Sinn Féin President calls for restoration of Executive without delay (opens in a new tab)
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Impact on health services can still be prevented – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls on the DUP to end its Assembly boycott and allow a pay rise for health and social care workers, ahead of Thursday's strike action. She urges a Speaker be elected at Wednesday's Assembly recall and an Executive formed.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health and social care strike action over pay in January 2024 Original release: Impact on health services can still be prevented – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole challenges DUP to get back to work
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA challenges the DUP to return to Stormont work as the Assembly is recalled from summer recess, arguing that the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill's passage removes its excuse for blocking cost of living support.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP Assembly recall petition as Northern Ireland Protocol Bill passes Commons third reading Original release: O’Toole challenges DUP to get back to work (opens in a new tab)
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DUP should get back to work to help tackle the cost of living – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the DUP should return to work, form an Executive and tackle the cost of living, rejecting its claim that the Protocol is driving up living costs. She blames the DUP and Tories for Brexit's consequences and says the Protocol protects businesses in the north.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: DUP claims Northern Ireland Protocol is increasing cost of living Original release: DUP should get back to work to help tackle the cost of living – Archibald (opens in a new tab)