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Saoradh’s Newry Office Raises the Flag with Palestine

In a further expression of support and solidarity with the Palestinian Resistance, Saoradh’s Newry office today [ Oct 8] raised the Palestine flag proudly from our office in the centre of Newry. Earlier today our Newry members visited Marks & Spencer where we re-labelled Israeli goods with Palestinian themed stickers promoting a boycott. Speaking from […]

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Government International Politics Stormont

UUP Condemns “Terrorist Attack” on Israel

UUP MLA Robbie Butler has condemned the recent attack on Israel. Mr Butler said, “A terrorist attack on Israel, perpetrated by Hamas, has thrown the region into war. It has left dozens dead and hundreds wounded, bodies paraded through the streets being defiled by onlookers. There are multiple captives and a danger that it could […]

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Sinn Fein as Hamas Fellow Travellers Not Fit For Government – TUV 

TUV Leader Jim Allister has slammed Sinn Fein for its continued support of Hamas and called the Republican Party unfit for Government. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- The weekend outpourings of support for and celebrating of the massacre of hundreds of innocent civilians in Israel by Hamas by their fellow travellers in Sinn Fein […]

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Sinn Féin Calls For Decisive International Intervention In Palestine

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Defence, Matt Carthy TD, has appealed for an urgent end to hostilities in Gaza and Israel. He has urged that all armed actions by Palestinian forces cease, and that Israeli forces immediately stop the ongoing attacks on Gaza. He called for a decisive international intervention to bring about […]

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Head of Civil Service Welcomes Announcement of US Business Delegation to NI

Head of Civil Service Jayne Brady has welcomed the announcement of a senior Business Delegation to Northern Ireland by Joe Kennedy, the US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs. Speaking after Special Envoy Kennedy confirmed the first four members of the delegation, which will take place later in the month, Jayne Brady said: […]

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Pupils Can Hide Their “Gender” From Parents In NI Schools – TUV

TUV leader Jim Allister has slammed NI schools following revelations that pupils can hide their gender from parents in schools here. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “While exploring some issues relating to the revised RSE curriculum, I was contacted by a teacher who asked me to look into the School Information Management System (SIMS) […]

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O’Neill Backs Public Sector Workers’ Efforts to Achieve Fair Pay

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has reiterated Sinn Féin’s full support for public sector workers in their efforts to get fair pay. Speaking after a party delegation met with the Irish Congress Trade Unions (ICTU) at Stormont today, Michelle O’Neill said: “Today we met with representatives of ICTU at Stormont to discuss the challenges facing […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

McGrath Hosts Health Roundtable

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath hosted a roundtable with health organisations at Stormont on Monday. Mr McGrath is engaging with health organisations, the community and voluntary sector and political parties in the South to look at how we can save our health service. Among the groups in attendance on Monday were the British Medical Association, […]

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Irish Sea Border Depicts a Humiliating Surrender of Sovereignty – TUV

Irish Sea Border depicts a humiliating surrender of sovereignty – an internal border at the behest and under the control of a foreign power claims the TUV. TUV Leader Jim Allister stated: “With the Irish Sea Border and its Border Control Posts, involving both a regulatory and Customs border, ensconced and increasingly operational from 1st October […]

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Time to Move Forward as Windsor Framework Becomes Reality – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has said that the time has come to move forward and make progress as the Windsor Framework becomes reality.  The party’s Brexit spokesperson said: “In two days’ time, the Windsor Framework becomes fully operational, with the implementation of the trading rules around the movement of goods into the north. “I […]

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McGrath Urges Action to Avoid Junior Doctors’ Strike

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has called for talks to avert industrial action from junior doctors. Mr McGrath urged health officials to engage with junior doctors and listen to their legitimate concerns. South Down MLA Mr McGrath said: “Junior doctors balloting for strike action is a symptom of how desperate pay and conditions have gotten […]

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Park Vision Now Becoming A Reality – SDLP

The SDLP have stated that the vision of a world-class 15-acre city park for Newry has moved one step closer to becoming a reality. It comes as Newry Mourne and Down District Council released the concept designs and a fly through animation which brings the layout and vision to life. Welcoming this latest positive step, […]