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Hosting Euro 2028 an ‘Unmissable Opportunity’ – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said hosting the 2028 Euros in Belfast is an ‘unmissable opportunity’ that will generate millions into the local economy.  Responding to a report on the economic benefits of the games, the North Belfast MP said: “Hosting the 2028 Euros in a newly developed Casement Park is an unmissable and […]

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Sunak’s Legacy – NI Detached From UK – TUV

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “The PM’s visit to the part of the UK over which he surrendered substantial sovereignty to the EU underscores the urgency and centrality of the TUV/Reform UK demand for the full reunification of our United Kingdom. “Mr Sunak’s can talk about the economy, but the reality is that he […]

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McNulty Welcomes Formal Recognition of Palestinian Statehood

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the Irish Government’s formal recognition of Palestine as a state. Justin McNulty MLA said: “I welcome and strongly endorse the decision of the Irish Government to recognise the state of Palestine. Following an important vote by the United Nations General Assembly earlier in the month, this […]

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SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down Candidate

The SDLP has selected Colin McGrath MLA as its candidate for South Down in July’s Westminster election. Mr McGrath is the SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson and has represented communities in South Down for 19 years as a councillor and MLA. He is a qualified youth worker and has supported young people from all communities to […]

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Eastwood: Mission Is to Remove Tories From Power

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed news that a general election will be called for 4th July giving people the opportunity to remove the Tory government from power.  Speaking after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the announcement today, Colum Eastwood MP said: “It has taken 14 years but I’ve finally found something that […]

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Election an Opportunity to Send Message That Underfunding of Public Services Must End – O’Neill

Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill said today that the Westminster election is an opportunity to send a clear message to the Tory/British government that the systemic underfunding of our public services must end. Michelle O’Neill said: “The Tory government has been a disaster for the people in the north – bad for the economy, […]

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TUV Welcomes General Election

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “TUV welcomes today’s announcement of a general election. Having run away from debating the issues, there will be no place for those who embraced the division of the United Kingdom by returning to Stormont as Protocol implementors to hide now that the issues go to the people. “This election […]

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Minister Lyons Unlocks ‘Once In a Lifetime’ Football Investment Fund

A long-term programme of investment in local footballing facilities at all levels of the game has been unlocked by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today. Addressing representatives from football clubs from across Northern Ireland at Windsor Park, the Minister set out his vision for The Northern Ireland Football Fund, formerly the Sub Regional Stadia Programme for […]

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Ulster Unionist Leader Comments on General Election Announcement

Speaking as the Prime Minister announced the date of a General Election, Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, commented. “The Prime Minister has spoken, the date has been set, the opportunity for a better future is on the horizon. Democracy will now take centre stage and the people will decide our country’s direction […]

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Local Councils Must Seize Narrow Water Bridge Opportunity – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council to collaborate with local agencies on developing projects around the Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP emphasised that the bridge will be much more than an infrastructure project, highlighting the need to enhance community amenities to […]

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Final Report of Infected Blood Inquiry

Health Minister Robin Swann has today attended an event in London at which the final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry was officially published. The Inquiry was established by the UK government to examine the circumstances in which people treated by the national health service were given contaminated blood. The Health Minister attended the publication […]

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We Have Fought to Champion Health Needs, Other Parties Must Do Same – Beattie

A week ahead of the proposed Assembly budget vote, Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has highlighted the work he and party colleagues have undertaken to address the cut in Health funding. “As we enter the critical last week before the budget is put before the Assembly, the Ulster Unionist Party continue to […]