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Independent Assembly candidate for Newry and Armagh Councillor Gavin Malone has highlighted the seriousness of the cost of living crisis. The Newry and Armagh candidate has stated that this will be a key issue if he is to be elected to the assembly. Councillor Malone said: “Cost of living is a very worrying concern for everyone […]
The standout headline in the Workers Party Assembly Election Manifesto is that, on the morning after polling day, the priorities for people across Northern Ireland will be the Cost of Living, the Health Service, Housing. Education, Low Pay and the Environment – NOT a Border Poll, the Protocol, Flags, Culture Wars or who the First Minister is. The […]
The European Union needs to prepare for the prospect of a united Ireland, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú has told the penultimate meeting of the Conference of the Future of Europe (CoFoE). The Dundalk TD was in Strasbourg recently with EU parliamentarians to discuss the papers generated by civic, citizens engagement across Europe on a variety […]
Statement by TUV Upper Bann Assembly candidate Darrin Foster: “I have today written to the Chief Electoral Officer Virginia McVea requesting that football fans who are travelling to the Rangers EUFA semi-final match against Leipzig on polling day are permitted to vote via post or proxy. “While the deadline for applying for absentee ballots as […]
TUV candidates will appear on the ballot paper with this designation: TUV – No Sea Border. While there was still time to do so, TUV applied to the Electoral Commission for approval of this designation for the Assembly election. Explaining TUV leader Jim Allister said: “With TUV having led the way in opposing the iniquitous […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said it is imperative that Unionism speaks with one voice if the Northern Ireland Protocol is to be defeated, and said the groundswell of grassroots unionist opposition should send a message to the leaders of Unionism that the community wants a united voice in support of the restoration of […]
Local woman, and small business owner, Nicola Grant will be the Workers Party Assembly election candidate for the Newry & Armagh area. Nicola, who lives in the Bessbrook area, will be campaigning against poverty, the increasing cost of living and the affects on working people, those on low pay and those struggling to make ends meet. “For many […]
TUV leader Jim Allister told an anti-Protocol rally in Lurgan recently that any unionist who comes to terms with the Protocol is embracing transition out of the United Kingdom and into an Irish Republic. “Such is the fundamental assault made by the Protocol on our constitutional position that is irreconcilable with meaningful membership of the […]
A more connected, holistic approach to mental health services would prevent many getting into crisis in the first place, Alliance Assembly candidate Jackie Coade has said. Newry and Armagh candidate Ms Coade said while health service staff were to be praised for their work in the mental health sector, too many gaps in the service […]
Ulster Unionist leader, Doug Beattie MC, has stated that Northern Ireland needs fresh leadership as it enters a new era. Mr Beattie said: “Northern Ireland is entering a new era. We have the opportunity to truly build a Union of People if we have the courage and vision to strive for better. Together we can unite […]
A range of measures could be taken in the near future to help people navigate the ongoing cost of living crisis, Alliance Assembly candidate Jackie Coade has said. Newry and Armagh candidate Jackie said failure to help people get through the crisis would not only be morally unforgivable but would result in further wider economic […]
A new surprise candidate has entered the 2022 assembly election race in Newry and Armagh. Parkhead native Paolo Frils has entered the fray stating his main policies are longer weekends, beer bonuses for workers and a mayorship for Marty Bogroll. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Mr Frils election agent Charlene Lennon said: “Paolo is […]
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