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SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna has sponsored a cross-party parliamentary motion welcoming efforts to force a suspension of Israel’s armed actions in Gaza. The motion was also signed by SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP. In November 2023 Ms Hanna and Mr Eastwood voted for a Westminster motion on an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza conflict […]
At a meeting of TUV Party Officers the basis of the party’s approach to the upcoming General Election was agreed, embracing two fundamental tenets. In seats presently held by non-unionists, particularly those which are winnable for unionism, such as North Down, Fermanagh & South Tyrone, South Belfast and North Belfast, TUV strongly supports an agreed […]
First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has welcomed the British government’s decision to exonerate sub-postmasters who were impacted by the Horizon IT scandal. In a letter to the British Secretary of State today, she said that in the absence of an Executive, the British government must ensure local sub-postmasters are also covered. Michelle O’Neill said: “I […]
TUV blasts proposed Provo payday for terrorist relatives Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Years after a pension for innocent victims of violence was agreed, there are countless cases still caught up in bureaucracy. Even obviously deserving cases have moved at a snail’s pace. It is shameful that the victims’ commissioner has used his final […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has slammed those responsible for an explosive device in Newry. The Newry and Armagh MP spoke after a viable explosive device was found near a home in the Lisdrumgullion area of the city on Monday night. Mickey Brady said: “I condemn those responsible for this incident, they caused fear and […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has welcomed the seizure of £10 million worth of cocaine this week in Jonesboro. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I welcome the work done by a neighbourhood policing team in taking such a large quantity of drugs off our streets. “The fact that these drugs will now not find their […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has expressed his solidarity with the Bloody Sunday families. He was speaking after it was announced Soldier F would stand trial for the murders of William McKinney and James Wray. Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: “My thoughts are with all of the Bloody Sunday families, particularly those of William McKinney […]
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín has cautiously welcomed moves by the Government that could lead to an interstate case against the British Government over their Legacy Act. Speaking in the Dáil today, the Meath West TD said: “This year the Tory Government passed the Legacy Act through the British Houses of Parliament. This Act is the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said Sinn Féin remain opposed to household domestic charges. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Sinn Féin remains opposed to domestic water charges. “The British Secretary of State has forced a public consultation on water charges. “This will only add to the cost of living and the cost of doing business. “I stopped the imposition of water charges when I was […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British government must do more to fully support public sector workers and services. Speaking after today’s Autumn Statement from the British government, the party’s economy spokesperson said: “Once again, the Tories have continued with their cruel agenda of austerity with more real term cuts to funding for […]
The Chancellor will deliver a pay rise of more than £1,800 a year for a full-time worker, as he confirms that the National Living Wage will increase by over a pound an hour from April. The almost 10% pay boost, from £10.42 to £11.44 an hour, is the biggest cash increase in the National Living […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the comments of the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the Dáil today, who said the Irish government is to make a decision in the coming weeks as to whether the Irish government supports an existing case or takes its own Inter-State case in respect of the British government’s Legacy […]
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