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Concerns Over Abortion Being Taught In Schools

Speaking after a vote in Westminster on NIO proposals to introduce abortion promoting RSE into schools, the DUP’s Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart said this would be a backward move for Northern Ireland. Carla Lockhart said: “Northern Ireland has the most liberal abortion laws in these islands where babies can be aborted up to full […]

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SDLP Welcomes Appointment of Children’s Commissioner

Chair of the Assembly All Party Group on Youth Participation Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed the appointment of Chris Quinn as Children’s Commissioner. Colin McGrath MLA said: “Chris Quinn is an outstanding advocate for children and young people. He has been at the heart of challenging political leaders and democratic systems to involve young people […]

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Chris Quinn Confirmed As New Children’s Commissioner

The Secretary of State, The Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the appointment of Chris Quinn as the new Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People. As the fourth Commissioner since the establishment of NICCY in 2003, Chris will take up the appointment on 18 September 2023. In the absence of First and […]

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British Government Must Support Homeowners Struggling With Rising Mortgage Payments – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the British government to do more to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “The Bank of England is expected to hiked its interest rate this week for the 13th time in a row. “Some home-owners, who have already been squeezed over […]

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Tory Cuts Punishing Children and Young People – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has hit out at the decision to end the funding for the primary schools’ sports programme.  The Newry City Councillor said: “It is deeply concerning that the funding for the primary schools’ sports programme is to be cut. “This is a vital sports programme delivered by GAA and IFA coaches […]

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Government Legacy Politics Stormont Westminster

Eastwood: Hooded Men Apology Another Step Towards Justice

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed an apology to the Hooded Men from the PSNI. The PSNI apologised to the Hooded Men days before the death of Joe Clarke. Mr Eastwood called on the British Government and British Army to follow suit and formally apologise to the men who were tortured.  Foyle MP Mr […]

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Government Legacy Politics Stormont Westminster

British Government Should Listen to Victims and Survivors and Scrap Cruel Legacy Bill – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has criticised the flawed British government’s Legacy Bill and said it should be scrapped.  The North Belfast MP was speaking after meeting with Steve Baker along with party colleagues Francie Molloy MP and Mickey Brady MP.  John Finucane said:  “Today we met with Steve Baker and told him that the […]

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The 5 Assembly Parties Must Challenge the Legacy Bill by the Creation of an Alternative Stormont Victims and Survivors Agreement – Aontu

In Westminster today Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called on the 5 Assembly parties to challenge the Legacy Bill by the creation of an alternative Stormont Victims and Survivors agreement. An Teachta Tóibín is in London today and tomorrow as part of the Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee in an effort […]

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Alliance Party Disappointed After Sinn Fein MP Addresses IRA Commemoration

Mr Finucane was the main speaker at the event in Mullaghbawn, which was advertised as commemorating the ‘South Armagh volunteers’. Lagan Valley MLA Ms Eastwood had called on the Sinn Féin MP to rethink his addressing the event. “It is disappointing John Finucane went ahead with addressing this event,” she said. “Everyone in our society […]

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Eastwood: No Amendments Can Fix Legacy Bill

Social Democratic and Labour Party Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that no amendments can fix the British government’s broken Legacy Bill. Mr Eastwood was speaking after a series of new amendments to the legislation were published. He called on the British government to listen to the widespread opposition to the Bill. Foyle MP Mr […]

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TUV Slams “Left Wing” and “Woke” Teachings In Schools

The TUV has slammed the recent decision by the NIO to teach about abortion access at schools slamming it as a “left wing,” “woke” ideology. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “The decision of the NIO to impose the teaching of access to abortion in Northern Ireland, regardless of the ethos of schools, speaks volumes […]

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Abortion Access Lessons to Be Compulsory In Post-Primary Schools In NI

Precious Life has condemned the Westminster Government’s latest push to have more babies killed by abortion in Northern Ireland. Today (Tues 6th June) Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris laid new regulations in Parliament to force all post-primary schools in Northern Ireland to teach pupils about access to abortion and prevention of pregnancy. Until now it has […]