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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has called on the Irish government to pursue an interstate case against the British government’s Legacy Act following an appeal by the PSNI for information into the murder of Peter McCormack in 1992. The South Down MP said: “Last year’s ruling from Justice Humpreys was a watershed moment for families […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard said the death of 18-year-old Cathal McCrory following a serious road traffic accident in Katesbridge has ‘stunned the entire community’. The South Down MP said: “I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Cathal’s family and friends after he tragically lost his life in a road accident in the early […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has told delegates at Sinn Féin’s Ard Fheis that one party’s blockade of the Executive is hurting workers, businesses and public services. The South Down MP was speaking after devastating floods affected several towns in the constituency. Chris Hazzard said: “One party’s reckless boycott of the Executive is hurting workers, […]
Newry Chamber has described today’s announcement of £15m in funding for flood-hit businesses by Secretary of State for NI, Chris Heaton-Harris MP as “a positive start.” The announcement came at the end of a meeting in Newry organised by Newry Chamber between Mr. Heaton-Harris, business leaders, representatives of the businesses affected, the Council CEO and […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has told Chris Heaton-Harris the British government must step up now and support families and businesses affected by recent flooding. Speaking after meeting the British Secretary of State alongside other Sinn Féin MPs, the Newry and Armagh MP said: “Yesterday we met with Chris Heaton-Harris and told him the British […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British Secretary of State to provide funding for emergency relief efforts and financial support for local businesses, families and communities affected by flooding. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Flooding over recent days has caused widespread damage and devastation for businesses, communities and homes. “Some of […]
Sinn Féin MP for South Down Chris Hazzard said that a significant recovery scheme is required to get Downpatrick back on its feet. The South Down MP was speaking as Downpatrick town centre continues to be covered by flood water overnight. Chris Hazzard said: “There is devastation in towns and villages right across Co Down […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British Government should get on with delivering fair pay for public sector workers without delay. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Public sector workers deserve fair pay and safe working conditions. “While one party continues with its blockade, savage Tory cuts have denied fair pay rises to local […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that the ongoing division within Unionism is resulting in less seats and less influence for Unionism across all levels of Government. Speaking at the DUP Conference in Belfast at the weekend, Carla Lockhart said: “It will not be nationalists who defeat DUP candidates at the polls next year. […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to allow humanitarian aid corridors to be established to relieve the crisis in Gaza. The Foyle MP was speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon during a statement on the violence in Gaza and southern Israel. Colum Eastwood MP […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that news that 17,500 women are to receive letters from the Southern Trust to advise they will have their smear tests re-checked will cause significant distress to women affected. This process is part of a major review of cervical screening dating back to 2008. The DUP MP said: […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has told the British Chancellor his government should act now to cut rising fuel costs. The South Down MP said:”The British Government must immediately cut the price of fuel which continues to rise and put people out of pocket.“Figures show that petrol prices are up 13 pence per litre since […]
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