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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Executive Needed to Help Patients Who Are Suffering From Cancer – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said suffering cancer patients and their families need the Executive up and running now. The party’s social care spokesperson said: “It is unacceptable that the cancer strategy has been sitting on the shelf for a year while cancer patients continue to suffer on unacceptable waiting lists. “Treatment for cancer […]

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Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Putting Sinn Fein at Head of Government Is Not The Way To Secure The Union!

Putting Sinn Fein – a party which exists to destroy Northern Ireland – at the head of government is clearly not the way to secure the Union. That was the words of TUV leader Jim Allister who has slammed the UK Prime Minister following an event at Queens University. TUV leader Jim Allister said: “Today’s […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Executive Needed to Help Businesses Seize Economic Opportunities – Murphy 

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the Executive must be formed now to help businesses to grow and strengthen the economy.  Responding to a report from Ulster Bank, the party’s economy spokesperson said:  “We need the Executive formed now to help grow our businesses, particularly the construction industry which has seen slow growth.  “It […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down Westminster

Calls to Review Council Policy on Street Trading

Sinn Féin’s Chris Hazzard MP has said Newry, Mourne & Down Council must urgently review its policy on street trading as a recent policy change has been an “abject failure” and has led to many local traders seeking urgent financial support.  The South Down MP this week met with more than a dozen local traders […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Crime Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Scams Warning As Farmers Increasingly Targeted

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has urged the local farming community to be vigilant, following instances of farmers being targeted by scammers on online marketplaces. The DUP representative issued the warning after being made aware of a farmer being swindled out of money by someone purporting to sell machinery. Carla Lockhart said: “I cannot comment […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Education Government Stormont Upper Bann

Coade Slams Cut to Education Support With Single Day’s Notice

SDLP Craigavon representative Jackie Coade has slammed a decision by the Department of Education to give school leaders a single day’s notice of their intention to end important education support programmes across Northern Ireland. Principals were informed that funding for the Healthy Happy Minds Pilot and the Engage programme would cease from 31st March. It […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

Barclays Branch Closure Must Not Spell End of Face to Face Banking – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the decision by Barclays to close their Portadown branch from the end of July is yet another blow to the high street, and the presence of banks in our town centres. Commenting, the DUP representative said: “This will be a blow for Barclays customer base in Portadown and […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Election 2023 Elections Government Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Jackie Coade Joins SDLP

Social Democratic and Labour Party Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed Jackie Coade to the party. Ms Coade has joined the SDLP and will be one of the party’s candidates in the Craigavon area in the upcoming local government election. Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome a person of the caliber […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Alliance Unsure Over Irish Unity

The Irish unity question has become a key part of the political scene over the last number of years with the conversation over Irish unification growing. With many parties nailing their colours to yes or no masts the Alliance Party states they have no position on Irish unity. A move set to annoy nationalists and […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Education Government Health Politics Stormont

Executive Must Be Restored Now to Support Children and Young People – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan said cuts to the Baby Books scheme are totally unacceptable and said the Executive must be restored now to support children and young people.  The party’s education spokesperson said: “It’s deeply concerning that a programme to provide babies with free books is the latest service to feel the impact of […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Education Government Stormont

Baby Books Scheme Latest Casualty of Budget Cuts 

SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan has said that the free books for babies scheme is the latest victim of the political stalemate at Stormont and Tory austerity. He was speaking after the Department of Education said it could no longer fund the Book Start Baby programme. It is the latest in a number of vital […]

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Government International Stormont

O’Neill Welcomes Recommitment From President Biden to Investment During Belfast Visit

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has welcomed a recommitment from President Biden and the US administration to help attract investment and create jobs in the north as he celebrates 25 years of ‘transformative peace’ in Belfast today. Michelle O’Neill said: “President Biden’s visit to Belfast today is a special moment as we celebrate 25 years […]