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03/07/2024
UUP Votes Against 'Below Needs' Budget Bill
The Ulster Unionist Party has reaffirmed its position against the proposed Budget Bill, which it has said is "below needs".
Speaking after the UUP voted against the second stage of the Bill, party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, said: "The Ulster Unionist Party will never back-down from putting our Health Service first.
"In voting against the second stage of the budget bill today, we are, again, challenging other parties to recognise that this budget is not fit-for-purpose.
"The first act of Ulster Unionist MP’s on Friday will be to call on the new Government to enter immediate discussions to provide an urgent financial uplift to cover the in-year deficit across all Executive Departments.
"We recognise that Northern Ireland has been historically underfunded, something that the previous cohort of local MP's have failed to address."
Speaking after the UUP voted against the second stage of the Bill, party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, said: "The Ulster Unionist Party will never back-down from putting our Health Service first.
"The first act of Ulster Unionist MP’s on Friday will be to call on the new Government to enter immediate discussions to provide an urgent financial uplift to cover the in-year deficit across all Executive Departments.
"We recognise that Northern Ireland has been historically underfunded, something that the previous cohort of local MP's have failed to address."
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Sinn Féin Become NI's Largest Party At Westminster
Sinn Féin has become the largest Northern Irish party at Westminster as it retains its seven parliamentary seats. The results see the nationalist party make history, becoming the largest party at Westminster, at Stormont and across NI councils. NI's second largest political party, the DUP returned with 5 Westminster seats, a lose of 3.
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Labour Win UK General Election
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Labour Win UK General Election
The Labour Party has won the 2024 UK General Election with a majority of 412 seats, to the Conservative Party's 121. Sir Keir Starmer will be formally appointed Prime Minister by the King at Buckingham Palace today, Friday 05 July. Following this, the new PM will give his first official speech from Downing Street.
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XL Bully Dog Legal Safeguards Come Into Force
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XL Bully Dog Legal Safeguards Come Into Force
New legal safeguards on the ownership of XL Bully dogs come into force across Northern Ireland today, Friday 05 July. Whilst it remains legal to own an XL Bully type dog, from today, owners must ensure their dog is muzzled and on a lead when in a public place. Selling, gifting, exchanging or breeding from an XL Bully type dog is also prohibited.
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DoH Calls For Views On New Health Protection Measures
The Department of Health has launched a consultation asking for views on new health protection measures, being implemented through a Public Health Bill to replace the current Public Health Act (Northern Ireland) 1967.
DoH Calls For Views On New Health Protection Measures
The Department of Health has launched a consultation asking for views on new health protection measures, being implemented through a Public Health Bill to replace the current Public Health Act (Northern Ireland) 1967.
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Men Due In Court On Range Of Terrorism Charges
Two men are due to appear before Dungannon Magistrates' Court today, Friday 5th July, charged with a number of offences including preparation of terrorist acts, possessing explosives with intent to endanger life or cause serious damage to property and possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances.
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Time To Move Forward To A New And Better Future – Sinn Féin
It is time to move forward to a new and better future, Sinn Féin Uachtarán Mary Lou McDonald TD has said. The Sinn Féin leader was speaking after Westminster election results which saw the party take the most seats, the most votes and the highest share of the vote.
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Other news In Brief
Man Arrested In Connection Overnight Incidents In L'Derry A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with reports that a number of vehicles were damaged in the L'Derry overnight. Police received a report just after 11pm last night, Thursday 4th July, that a male was kicking wing mirrors of vehicles on Magazine Street.
Other news In Brief
Man Arrested In Connection Overnight Incidents In L'Derry A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with reports that a number of vehicles were damaged in the L'Derry overnight. Police received a report just after 11pm last night, Thursday 4th July, that a male was kicking wing mirrors of vehicles on Magazine Street.
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Voting Underway Across Northern Ireland
Poll are open across Northern Ireland as part of the UK-wide General Election. A total of 136 candidates are competing across 18 constituencies. 127 of the candidates represent 11 total political parties, with the other 9 standing as independents. Eligible voters can cast their vote until 10pm tonight.
Voting Underway Across Northern Ireland
Poll are open across Northern Ireland as part of the UK-wide General Election. A total of 136 candidates are competing across 18 constituencies. 127 of the candidates represent 11 total political parties, with the other 9 standing as independents. Eligible voters can cast their vote until 10pm tonight.
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Men Jailed Over Fraudulent Purchase Of Vehicles
Two men have been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court for offences as a result of an extensive investigation into the fraudulent purchase of vehicles. Thomas Roberts, aged 30, and 25-year-old Shane McDonagh, both from the Staines area of Wraysbury, England were convicted of seven counts of fraud and possession of criminal assets.
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Belfast City Airport Launch New 'Fly Through' Campaign
Belfast City Airport has unveiled a new campaign to highlight its position as the "fly through" airport.
Belfast City Airport Launch New 'Fly Through' Campaign
Belfast City Airport has unveiled a new campaign to highlight its position as the "fly through" airport.
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Any showers mostly dying away this evening, although the odd shower still possible across the north. Otherwise a dry night with some lengthy clear periods, and quite chilly. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
