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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 […]
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 […]
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