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Launch of 2024 General Election Campaign
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson launched the 2024 General Election campaign in Lisburn, unveiling a slate of DUP candidates for constituencies such as East Londonderry, East Antrim, Strangford and others, and pledged to promote the Union and work for prosperity in Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Issue: 2024 General Election campaign launch Original release: Launch of 2024 General Election Campaign (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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O’Toole: Sinn Féin, DUP and TUV team up to block Assembly reform
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says Sinn Féin, the DUP and TUV have blocked Assembly reform to end the petition of concern, criticising the First Minister for opposing it and for not responding to a debate.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Assembly reform motion to end petition of concern blocked Original release: O’Toole: Sinn Féin, DUP and TUV team up to block Assembly reform (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly election an opportunity to break the cycle of crises, says Tennyson, following re-selection
Alliance Deputy Leader and Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson says the 2027 Assembly election gives voters a chance to demand better from Stormont, break the cycle of political crises and move Northern Ireland forward beyond deadlock and division.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Eóin Tennyson re-selected as Alliance candidate for 2027 Assembly election Original release: Assembly election an opportunity to break the cycle of crises, says Tennyson, following re-selection (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill doesn’t speak for Northern Ireland
UUP MLA for East Antrim John Stewart says a joint self-determination declaration to be signed in Cardiff by the First Minister means nothing without Westminster, and that she lacks authority to sign for Northern Ireland without Executive agreement. He calls for the office of First Minister to be…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders Cardiff meeting on constitutional change Original release: Michelle O’Neill doesn’t speak for Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Sinn Féin gaslighting people on cost of living
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA accuses Sinn Féin of gaslighting the public with its Assembly cost of living motion. He says the party, as the biggest in the Executive, should take responsibility for failing to address rising living costs, citing the two-child welfare…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: Assembly cost of living motion on poverty and Communities Minister's proposals Original release: Durkan: Sinn Féin gaslighting people on cost of living (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows: We want to do business with the Prime Minister to make Northern Ireland thrive
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA says the meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham was constructive and delivered three priorities – a multi‑year budget, strategic economic investment and a transformed health service – to help Northern Ireland thrive.
Economy and employment Health Issue: UUP meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham Original release: Burrows: We want to do business with the Prime Minister to make Northern Ireland thrive (opens in a new tab)
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I will work for all citizens, and for all communities as a First Minister for All – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O’Neill, First Minister Designate, says she will work for all citizens and communities, calls for a power‑sharing executive, extra health funding and cost‑of‑living support, and condemns the DUP’s refusal to form government.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: DUP refusal to enter power‑sharing after 2022 Assembly election Original release: I will work for all citizens, and for all communities as a First Minister for All – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly to call for Executive to support struggling workers, families and business – Sheehan
Sinn Féin Chief Whip Pat Sheehan calls for an Executive to be formed immediately to aid workers, families and businesses hit by high bills and health‑service waiting lists, urges the DUP to stop blocking the process and says Sinn Féin will invest £1 billion in health to tackle the cost‑of‑living‑cru
Economy and employment Health Issue: Assembly recall to elect Executive before 28 October deadline Original release: Assembly to call for Executive to support struggling workers, families and business – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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We can form Executive today to deal with rising cost of living – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls for an Executive to be formed immediately, accusing the DUP of blocking it and pledging £1 billion over three years to cut waiting lists and improve health services.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Stormont Executive formation delay as 90 days pass after election Original release: We can form Executive today to deal with rising cost of living – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader addresses Manifesto Launch
The DUP, launching its General Election manifesto in East Belfast, says it will press the next Government to ensure Northern Ireland funding cannot fall below assessed need, citing a £124 for every £100 spent in England benchmark. It also lists its record on energy support, sub-postmasters…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: DUP Leader addresses Manifesto Launch (opens in a new tab)
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The Protocol is Sinn Fein’s means to the end of Irish unity
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Protocol has greatly aided moves towards Irish unity by pulling Northern Ireland into the EU/ROI economic orbit, and warns unionists against operating a Protocol-subservient Stormont or enthroning a Sinn Féin First Minister.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: The Protocol is Sinn Fein’s means to the end of Irish unity (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Conference 2022 - Gordon Lyons MLA - Director of Elections
DUP Director of Elections Gordon Lyons MLA, speaking at the 2022 DUP Annual Conference, says the party will stay ready for upcoming elections and lists DUP-secured funding, including a £165 million broadband scheme and £1 billion from the Confidence and Supply Agreement. He also attacks Sinn…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: DUP Conference 2022 - Gordon Lyons MLA - Director of Elections (opens in a new tab)
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Recent anniversary puts need for reform back on the table, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA calls for reform of the Assembly and Executive, including letting the next largest party nominate a First and deputy First Minister if one party declines, replacing parallel consent with weighted majority voting, and restricting petitions of concern.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Recent anniversary puts need for reform back on the table, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Leader to travel to Australia for intensive series of engagements
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says she will travel to Australia for meetings and events across several cities, including a keynote at the National Press Club in Canberra. She also plans to meet trade unionists, Indigenous organisations and young Irish emigrants.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin Leader to travel to Australia for intensive series of engagements (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán and First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the party is ready to form an Executive now, calls on the DUP to stop blocking it, and urges more funding for the cost of living and health service. She also says the Protocol is working and calls for the Irish Government…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Election a chance for people to choose delivery over drama, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA urges voters to choose delivery over drama in Thursday's council election, saying Alliance is standing 110 candidates and that voters should send a message against deadlock at Stormont by backing Alliance councillors.
Local government Issue: 2023 Northern Ireland council election campaign Original release: Election a chance for people to choose delivery over drama, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin launches manifesto for positive change
Sinn Féin launches its Westminster election manifesto, asking voters to back the party on 4 July and pledging to deliver on healthcare, the cost of living, housing, education and childcare. It promises MPs working alongside MLAs, TDs and MEPs.
Other Original release: Sinn Féin launches manifesto for positive change (opens in a new tab)
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Step Forward to Shape Northern Ireland’s Future – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges young unionists to shape Northern Ireland's future within the UK, dismisses border poll talk as a distraction, and accuses Alliance of divisive positions on Irish language signage, Palestine flags and climate policy.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Step Forward to Shape Northern Ireland’s Future – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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We’re standing up for the vulnerable as Sinn Fein stand outside -…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell criticises Sinn Féin MPs for not taking their Commons seats ahead of a vote on Labour welfare cuts, saying they will abstain and fail vulnerable constituents while DUP MPs will back an amendment to challenge the plans.
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Commons vote on Labour welfare cuts amendment Original release: We’re standing up for the vulnerable as Sinn Fein stand outside -… (opens in a new tab)
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DUP are bringing common sense to government – Buckley
Upper Bann MLA and DUP Director of Campaigns Jonathan Buckley says Northern Ireland requires a return to practical government after a visit to Fermanagh, criticising net zero targets and green taxes as adding to fuel and energy costs. He also accuses Sinn Féin, the SDLP and Alliance of…
Economy and employment Environment and climate Original release: DUP are bringing common sense to government – Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech to the National Press Club of Australia
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers an address at the National Press Club of Australia, reflecting on Irish emigration to Australia, the historic bond between the two countries and Australia's role in welcoming Irish people.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech to the National Press Club of Australia (opens in a new tab)
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Manifesto Launch - Party Leader's Speech
The DUP launches its manifesto for the 2023 council elections, pledging lowest-cost core council services, regeneration and a five-point plan. Leader urges unionists to vote DUP and transfer preferences to other pro-Union candidates.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: DUP manifesto launch for the 2023 council election Original release: Manifesto Launch - Party Leader's Speech (opens in a new tab)
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Prospect for new government grows as support builds for real change – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill says the party aims to lead governments in Belfast and Dublin, noting growing support makes a new administration without Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael possible, urges the DUP to accept the election result and calls on the British government to withdraw proposed ‘
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: May 2023 Northern Ireland Assembly election results Original release: Prospect for new government grows as support builds for real change – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - “Help us finish the job”
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, canvassing in Causeway Coast & Glens, urges voters to back DUP candidates in the 18 May council elections, saying a strong mandate is needed to finish the job on the Windsor Framework and secure a return to the Executive.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Windsor Framework DUP assessment ahead of 2023 council elections Original release: Sir Jeffrey - “Help us finish the job” (opens in a new tab)
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Let's Make NI Work
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the Government is running out of steam ahead of the General Election and argues that the next government must ensure Northern Ireland benefits as part of the UK rather than remaining subject to EU laws in some areas. He says the DUP will campaign to strengthen the…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Let's Make NI Work (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin submit Assembly recall motion to tackle cost of living – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says a recall motion has been tabled to reconvene the Assembly, elect a Speaker and First and deputy First Ministers, so an Executive can be formed and deliver over £420 million to households and an extra £1 billion for health services, urging the DUP to cease blocking it.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Recall motion to elect Speaker and First Ministers Original release: Sinn Féin submit Assembly recall motion to tackle cost of living – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Pearse Doherty Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty, in his Ard Fheis keynote, tells members the next election is a choice between Sinn Féin and Fine Gael and says the party will deliver 300,000 homes over five years. He also pledges a one-month rent payment to renters, a three-year ban on rent increases and 100 percent…
Housing Public finance and taxation Original release: Pearse Doherty Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Unionism has been failed by its MPs
TUV Strangford candidate Ron McDowell says DUP MPs failed unionism in the 2019-2024 Parliament by not speaking or opposing the November 2020 legislation removing Cross Community Consent from Stormont decision making, and calls on voters to consider this before 4 July.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Removal of Cross Community Consent from Stormont decision making legislation 2020 Original release: Unionism has been failed by its MPs (opens in a new tab)