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Going through old papers. Laughing at my dissertation title from uni in the noughties!
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2080689735979155705#m
Published: July 24, 2026 16:21
Going through old papers. Laughing at my dissertation title from uni in the noughties!
There seems to be a pattern here… https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/24/most-people-arrested-during-henry-nowak-protests-had-been-reported-for-domestic-abuse
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2080658394440957967#m
Published: July 24, 2026 14:16
There seems to be a pattern here… theguardian.com/uk-news/2026…
NEW from PSNI: Police Service of Northern Ireland Assistant Chief Constable, Crime Department, Davy Beck said: “I very much welcome this significant seizure and the arrests made by our colleagues in An Garda Síochána, with whom we work very closely on a daily basis. This underlines our joint commitment to address the threat posed by violent dissident republican groups and keep communities safe.
“We will continue to liaise closely with An Garda Síochána in relation to their investigation, and provide any support as required.”
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2080634475826839812#m
Published: July 24, 2026 12:41
NEW from PSNI: Police Service of Northern Ireland Assistant Chief Constable, Crime Department, Davy Beck said: “I very much welcome this significant seizure and the arrests made by our colleagues in An Garda Síochána, with whom we work very closely on a…
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: ☘️ Ag cur i láthair geansaithe oifigiúla Fhleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Bhéal Feirste de chuid Cliftonville.
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Published: July 24, 2026 11:00
☘️ Ag cur i láthair geansaithe oifigiúla Fhleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Bhéal Feirste de chuid Cliftonville.
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RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Three older residents gardens completed tonight. Finally finished the fence, railings and decorative lions painting, brushed in kiln dried sand to a patio we had done the other week and cut back weeds on another house. Tough shift tonight 💪
https://nitter.poast.org/artilleryyc/status/2080366998370840831#m
Published: July 23, 2026 18:58
Three older residents gardens completed tonight. Finally finished the fence, railings and decorative lions painting, brushed in kiln dried sand to a patio we had done the other week and cut back weeds on another house. Tough shift tonight 💪
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Terrific new mural by Peaball at Laburnum Terrace at the entrance to Creggan.
(Pic by Stu Ross.)
https://nitter.poast.org/Garbhan_D/status/2080333204385390627#m
Published: July 23, 2026 16:44
Terrific new mural by Peaball at Laburnum Terrace at the entrance to Creggan.
(Pic by Stu Ross.)
RT @NUJofficial: “Today’s judgment is not only a welcome vindication of Vincent, it also reinforces the need for a judge-led inquiry into t…
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2080295983271886942#m
Published: July 23, 2026 14:16
RT @NUJofficial: “Today’s judgment is not only a welcome vindication of Vincent, it also reinforces the need for a judge-led inquiry into t…
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Minister @naomi_long has met representatives from the National Women’s Council (NWC) & Women’s Aid Federation NI (WAFNI) to discuss an all-island approach to protecting and supporting domestic abuse survivors.
https://nitter.poast.org/Justice_NI/status/2080293716355354953#m
Published: July 23, 2026 14:07
Minister @naomi_long has met representatives from the National Women’s Council (NWC) & Women’s Aid Federation NI (WAFNI) to discuss an all-island approach to protecting and supporting domestic abuse survivors.
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Need to focus on basics in health service says leading doctor https://belfastmedia.com/need-to-focus-on-basics-in-health-service-says-leading-doctor?utm_campaign=article-shares&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter via @ATownNews
https://nitter.poast.org/ATownNews/status/2080208316790140983#m
Published: July 23, 2026 08:28
Need to focus on basics in health service says leading doctor belfastmedia.com/need-to-foc… via @ATownNews
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: New support for child mental health services https://belfastmedia.com/lighthouse-set-for-new-project-to-support-child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services?utm_campaign=article-shares&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter via @ATownNews
https://nitter.poast.org/ATownNews/status/2080207727838560523#m
Published: July 23, 2026 08:25
New support for child mental health services belfastmedia.com/lighthouse-… via @ATownNews
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Need to focus on basics in health service says leading doctor @AlanStout19 was interviewed by @AmandaFBelfast
https://belfastmedia.com/need-to-focus-on-basics-in-health-service-says-leading-doctor?utm_campaign=article-shares&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter via @ATownNews
https://nitter.poast.org/BMA_NI/status/2080197674699989475#m
Published: July 23, 2026 07:45
Need to focus on basics in health service says leading doctor @AlanStout19 was interviewed by @AmandaFBelfast
belfastmedia.com/need-to-foc… via @ATownNews
NEW: New support for child mental health services https://belfastmedia.com/lighthouse-set-for-new-project-to-support-child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2080035139560653066#m
Published: July 22, 2026 20:59
NEW: New support for child mental health services belfastmedia.com/lighthouse-…
NEW: Need to focus on basics in health service says leading doctor and BMA spokesman Dr @AlanStout19 https://belfastmedia.com/need-to-focus-on-basics-in-health-service-says-leading-doctor
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2080034086744211516#m
Published: July 22, 2026 20:55
NEW: Need to focus on basics in health service says leading doctor and BMA spokesman Dr @AlanStout19 belfastmedia.com/need-to-foc…
Bit of news. I am going to be doing a weekly health page for Belfast Media publications - Tuairiscigh Béal Feirste - Report for Belfast CIC https://belfastmedia.com/authors/amanda-ferguson
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2080033481875181724#m
Published: July 22, 2026 20:53
Bit of news. I am going to be doing a weekly health page for Belfast Media publications - Tuairiscigh Béal Feirste - Report for Belfast CIC belfastmedia.com/authors/ama…
So, I see “silly season” is off to a smashing start.✌🏻
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2080009822620033400#m
Published: July 22, 2026 19:19
So, I see “silly season” is off to a smashing start.✌🏻
I am old enough to remember people saying the Strait of Hormuz issue would be resolved quickly.
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2079997109093138574#m
Published: July 22, 2026 18:28
I am old enough to remember people saying the Strait of Hormuz issue would be resolved quickly.
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Edwin Poots will now be the only candidate from the original 1998 assembly to seek election next year.
https://nitter.poast.org/DarranMarshall/status/2079913808781279246#m
Published: July 22, 2026 12:57
Edwin Poots will now be the only candidate from the original 1998 assembly to seek election next year.
The Irish News (@irish_news)
Veteran republican Gerry Kelly will not contest next Stormont election irishnews.com/news/politics/…
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Goretti Horgan is fabulous.
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2079891782498754685#m
Published: July 22, 2026 11:30
Goretti Horgan is fabulous.
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Three pensioners gardens worked on tonight. Almost completed the painting of the fence, railings and the ornate lions and then two return visits to cut grass that we’d planted and to cut back another back garden. Good craic tonight, back out on Thursday evening 😎
https://nitter.poast.org/artilleryyc/status/2079651285381370184#m
Published: July 21, 2026 19:34
Three pensioners gardens worked on tonight. Almost completed the painting of the fence, railings and the ornate lions and then two return visits to cut grass that we’d planted and to cut back another back garden. Good craic tonight, back out on Thursday…
NEW: SDLP Leader comments following meeting with new Northern Ireland Secretary of State
Speaking following a meeting with the new Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Chris Bryant MP, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP said:
“I congratulated Chris Bryant on his appointment and had a constructive discussion about the challenges facing Northern Ireland, and the urgent action needed to improve delivery for the people who live here.
"I made clear that there are two immediate priorities which cannot be ignored. The first is ensuring the Executive agrees a Budget before the 1 August deadline. Failure to do so would trigger an imposed 5% cut to departmental spending at a time when our public services are already under extraordinary pressure. That would mean difficult decisions that people would feel in their everyday lives – fewer buses, less mental health support, fewer homes being built and even greater pressures on special educational needs provision. That outcome would be a self-inflicted wound that we can ill afford and a real dereliction of duty by those parties who sought and won power to govern.
"I reminded the Secretary of State about appropriate and consistent funding for Northern Ireland which remains outstanding, delivered in a way that incentivises strategic decision making locally and not years of quick fix.
"We also discussed the urgent need for institutional reform and calling time on the decay and dysfunctional politics that have held Northern Ireland back for far too long. The SDLP had made substantial progress in encouraging the outgoing SOSNI and having written a book on reforming Westminster we hope Minister Bryant will pick up where he left off.
"People here face the longest health waiting lists, unacceptable delays in special educational needs provision, some of the highest childcare costs, a lack of affordable housing, and a lack of hope. That is not inevitable; it is the result of institutions that too often fail to deliver, and of a dearth of political leadership in the Executive that can no longer be allowed to limit the life outcomes for people here.
"I look forward to working constructively with the Secretary of State to secure the investment and reforms that Northern Ireland needs, and will continue to make the case for the wider changes that can unlock the potential of this place and its people.”
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2079649016451936763#m
Published: July 21, 2026 19:25
NEW: SDLP Leader comments following meeting with new Northern Ireland Secretary of State
Speaking following a meeting with the new Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Chris Bryant MP, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP said:
“I congratulated Chris Bryant on his…
NEW: Minister McEntee speaks with new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Bryant MP
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, today (21 July) spoke with the newly appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Bryant MP.
Following the call, Minister McEntee said: “I was pleased to speak with the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland after his appointment yesterday.
“We share the same commitment to delivering for the people of Northern Ireland and building relationships across these islands.
“To the fore of our conversation was ongoing work in both jurisdictions to implement the Joint Framework on the Legacy of the Troubles. I emphasised the need for swift implementation of the commitments made by both governments under the Joint Framework.
“We also discussed EU-UK relations and my desire during our Presidency to build on progress made over the past two years.
“I look forward to meeting the Secretary of State in person in the near future. No doubt there will be challenging times, but I am confident that by working closely together as co-guarantors of the Good Friday Agreement, we can navigate those and deliver for people across these islands.”
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2079646484585202096#m
Published: July 21, 2026 19:15
NEW: Minister McEntee speaks with new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Bryant MP
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, today (21 July) spoke with the newly appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris…
I was right! Chris Bryant confirms he was quoting Bette Midler on BBC Newsline
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2079622243663991004#m
Published: July 21, 2026 17:39
I was right! Chris Bryant confirms he was quoting Bette Midler on BBC Newsline
Amanda Ferguson (@AmandaFBelfast)
NI SoS Chris Bryant @RhonddaBryant I believe quoting The Glory of Love in first interview with UTV. On budget he says "You've got to give a…
NI SoS Chris Bryant @RhonddaBryant I believe quoting The Glory of Love in first interview with UTV. On budget he says "You've got to give a little, take a little"
My Bette Midler knowledge means I know the next lyrics are"...and let your poor heart break a little. That's the story of, that's the glory of love."
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2079615953705345112#m
Published: July 21, 2026 17:14
NI SoS Chris Bryant @RhonddaBryant I believe quoting The Glory of Love in first interview with UTV. On budget he says "You've got to give a little, take a little"
My Bette Midler knowledge means I know the next lyrics are"...and let your poor heart break…
NEW first statement from new SoS NI Sir Chris Bryant MP: "I am really pleased to be the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. It’s certainly daunting. It comes with heavy responsibility, and I am looking forward to getting properly stuck in.
“I want to be very clear from the outset: my door will be open to all parties and all communities. We are going to work together constructively to keep building a stable, prosperous future for everyone in Northern Ireland.
“Our focus is simple: maintaining political stability, promoting economic growth, and making sure devolved government delivers for people in their everyday lives.
"We need to make sure that every young person sees an economic opportunity for themselves in Northern Ireland, and for their family. There is serious work ahead, and I am ready to get on with it."
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2079607274130034724#m
Published: July 21, 2026 16:39
NEW first statement from new SoS NI Sir Chris Bryant MP: "I am really pleased to be the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. It’s certainly daunting. It comes with heavy responsibility, and I am looking forward to getting properly stuck in.
“I…
Timeline cleanser! The best news. Congrats to wee Dáithí and family.♥️
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2079501036960559125#m
Published: July 21, 2026 09:37
Timeline cleanser! The best news. Congrats to wee Dáithí and family.♥️
Donate4Dáithí (@Donate4Daithi)
Dáithí has received the gift of a heart transplant.
Dáithí is at the beginning of his recovery. There have already been some big wins for him, but…
Looking forward to chairing this, and to Kathryn Torney’s presentation. #Féile26
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2079494024935743640#m
Published: July 21, 2026 09:09
Looking forward to chairing this, and to Kathryn Torney’s presentation. #Féile26
Integrated Education Fund (@IEFNI)
Parental Choice & Preference: Education in Northern Ireland on Thurs 6 August 6:30pm @StMarys_Belfast
This free event will be chaired…
NEW: This morning Andy Burnham had calls with the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney, the First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth and a joint call with the First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, and the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Emma Little-Pengelly.
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
"The Prime Minister had calls with the First Minister of Scotland, the First Minister of Wales and the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland today.
"The Prime Minister said he was serious about creating a new politics - rooted in finding common ground based on collaborative, practical and pragmatic relations with the Heads of the Devolved Governments.
"Working in partnership, the Prime Minister said together they could drive deeper devolution to all parts of the United Kingdom to get growth going.
"The Prime Minister added he was focused on practical measures, not constitutional changes like further referendums, to give families more breathing room by helping them with the cost of living, which he had done today by helping millions of households with their energy bills.
"The Prime Minister said he looked forward to meeting with the Heads of the Devolved Governments soon and visiting Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland shortly."
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2079493499087450252#m
Published: July 21, 2026 09:07
NEW: This morning Andy Burnham had calls with the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney, the First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth and a joint call with the First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, and the Deputy First Minister of…
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Chris Bryant has been appointed as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland @niogov.
https://nitter.poast.org/10DowningStreet/status/2079327789761654979#m
Published: July 20, 2026 22:09
Chris Bryant has been appointed as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland @niogov.
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RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Louise Haigh has been appointed as First Secretary of State, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office @cabinetofficeuk.
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Published: July 20, 2026 17:45
Louise Haigh has been appointed as First Secretary of State, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office @cabinetofficeuk.
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Benn is out. Another SoS NI incoming.
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2079250236887761193#m
Published: July 20, 2026 17:01
Benn is out. Another SoS NI incoming.
Hilary Benn (@hilarybennmp)
It has been a great privilege to serve as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and to work with the many wonderful people I have met over the last 2 years. 1/3
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RT by @AmandaFBelfast: I'm hearing that Louise Haigh, Andy Burnham's right hand woman, will be Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, running a beefed up cabinet office that will be the "political engine room" driving the PM's agenda.
She will *also* be first secretary of state, a role held in previous govts by George Osborne, William Hague & Pater Mandelson. The last & only woman to hold the role was Barbara Castle, who Haigh has said in the past is her political hero.
https://nitter.poast.org/PippaCrerar/status/2079248298242982048#m
Published: July 20, 2026 16:53
I'm hearing that Louise Haigh, Andy Burnham's right hand woman, will be Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, running a beefed up cabinet office that will be the "political engine room" driving the PM's agenda.
She will *also* be first secretary of state,…
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Liza Minnelli has outlived Keir Starmer as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Andy Burnham has been appointed and becomes the seventh prime minister in ten years.
https://nitter.poast.org/LiZaOutlives/status/2079172834002096456#m
Published: July 20, 2026 11:53
Liza Minnelli has outlived Keir Starmer as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Andy Burnham has been appointed and becomes the seventh prime minister in ten years.
NEW statement from UUP: Ulster Unionist Party to establish independent confidential process regarding Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson was a predator who concealed his crimes behind decades of public life. The revelations that emerged from his trial have rightly left people shocked, stunned and sickened. Our thoughts remain, first and foremost, with his victims, whose extraordinary courage brought him to justice.
Following his conviction, Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA commissioned a rapid review as a preliminary step to establish the facts regarding Donaldson during his membership of the Party between 1985 and 2003. That review found that no complaint or concern about Donaldson, whether formal or informal, was ever raised with the Party during that period. Nor has the Party, at any point, been contacted by the PSNI in connection with these matters.
As a Party, however, we recognise that the absence of a record does not mean there is nothing further to be established, particularly over a period of almost two decades. The rapid review was a first step, not the end of the matter.
That is why the Ulster Unionist Party will appoint an independent external organisation to provide a confidential route, entirely outside the Party, for anyone with information or concerns relating to Donaldson's time in the Party to come forward. Details of the appointed organisation and its terms of reference will be published in due course. We will also ask the independent organisation to review the Party's current safeguarding arrangements and recommend any improvements it considers necessary.
The Party Leader has written to the Chief Constable offering support for a proactive public appeal by the PSNI to encourage other potential victims to come forward.
The Ulster Unionist Party continues to believe that only a fully independent inquiry, with the necessary powers, can establish what, if anything, was known about Donaldson across his entire public career by political parties, including our own, as well as by police services, security agencies and government. Donaldson was an MP and an MLA; he was knighted, appointed to the Privy Council and served as a UK Trade Envoy. There are important lessons to be examined about vetting, safeguarding and public appointments. We repeat our call on the new Prime Minister and the Secretary of State to establish such an inquiry, and we will cooperate with it fully, including in respect of our own records.
We also support changes to the MLA pension scheme to allow for the forfeiture of taxpayer funded pension benefits following conviction for the most serious criminal offences, and we invite all parties to work with us to achieve this.
Public trust is built through openness and accountability. Where there are lessons to be learned, including for our own Party, we are committed to learning them.
More info: Details of the independent external organisation and its terms of reference will be published once the appointment is confirmed.
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2079066600704037043#m
Published: July 20, 2026 04:51
NEW statement from UUP: Ulster Unionist Party to establish independent confidential process regarding Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson was a predator who concealed his crimes behind decades of public life. The revelations that emerged from his trial…
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Liza Minnelli has outlived the 2026 World Cup.
SPAIN HAS WON!
https://nitter.poast.org/LiZaOutlives/status/2078963699541250304#m
Published: July 19, 2026 22:02
Liza Minnelli has outlived the 2026 World Cup.
SPAIN HAS WON!
R to @AmandaFBelfast: Brazilian Ronaldo, Madonna, BTS, Miss Piggy (underused) and Count Von Count were the highlights of the half time show. #worldcupfinal
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2078941615213670790#m
Published: July 19, 2026 20:34
Brazilian Ronaldo, Madonna, BTS, Miss Piggy (underused) and Count Von Count were the highlights of the half time show. #worldcupfinal
In my capacity as a non sports fan I like guessing the final result. Spain to win 2-1. #worldcup
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2078927253447029218#m
Published: July 19, 2026 19:37
In my capacity as a non sports fan I like guessing the final result. Spain to win 2-1. #worldcup
Latest (17-7-2026) crime rates in Northern Ireland
https://www.psni.police.uk/about-us/our-publications-and-reports/our-performance
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2078867374766182751#m
Published: July 19, 2026 15:39
Latest (17-7-2026) crime rates in Northern Ireland
psni.police.uk/about-us/our-…
NEW statement from DUP: Robinson: UK Politics Needs a Return to Common Sense
DUP Leader Rt. Hon Gavin Robinson MP has welcomed early indications that the incoming Prime Minister is prepared to reverse a number of damaging policies, saying the United Kingdom now needs “an injection of common sense” into government.
Mr Robinson said,
“The United Kingdom needs an injection of common sense into its politics, and while the new Prime Minister has yet to set out the full detail of his programme for government, some of the early signals are encouraging.
The indication that new licences may once again be granted for oil and gas drilling in the North Sea is a welcome step. It was absolute madness that, while every other country bordering the North Sea continued to develop its own natural resources, the previous Government chose to put ideology ahead of energy security.
The result was entirely predictable. The UK became more dependent on imported energy while households and businesses faced some of the highest energy prices in Europe. That was a policy failure. We now need to see the detail to ensure these commitments genuinely restore confidence and strengthen our long-term energy security.
Equally, we welcome the reported decision to abandon plans for a compulsory digital identity system. The DUP consistently opposed the introduction of digital ID for every UK citizen because we believed it represented an unnecessary expansion of state control and raised serious concerns around privacy, civil liberties and proportionality.
Again, the detail matters. We will examine the proposals carefully. But if the Government is prepared to reverse failed policies and embrace practical, common-sense solutions, that is a change which should be welcomed.
The country now needs leadership that puts the interests of working families, employers and taxpayers ahead of political ideology.
That is the test by which this new Prime Minister will be judged.”
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2078834858994888773#m
Published: July 19, 2026 13:30
NEW statement from DUP: Robinson: UK Politics Needs a Return to Common Sense
DUP Leader Rt. Hon Gavin Robinson MP has welcomed early indications that the incoming Prime Minister is prepared to reverse a number of damaging policies, saying the United…
R to @AmandaFBelfast: Three arrests made:
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Published: July 19, 2026 12:30
Three arrests made:
Police Service NI (@PoliceServiceNI)
Three arrested following west Belfast disorder orlo.uk/bWpBH
— https://nitter.poast.org/PoliceServiceNI/status/2078814878152745411#m
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Three arrested following west Belfast disorder https://orlo.uk/bWpBH
https://nitter.poast.org/PoliceServiceNI/status/2078814878152745411#m
Published: July 19, 2026 12:11
Three arrested following west Belfast disorder orlo.uk/bWpBH
NEW from the Alliance Party:
Alliance release: New Prime Minister must prioritise sustainable funding for NI and reform of the political institutions, says Long
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham must prioritise sustainable funding for Northern Ireland and reform of our political institutions, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said.
The East Belfast MLA has speaking ahead of Mr Burnham taking over the role from Sir Keir Starmer tomorrow (Monday). She said while the incoming Prime Minister will have many pressing issues demanding his attention, Northern Ireland should feature highly.
“I want to wish Andy Burnham every success in his new role. It can be an unforgiving position, but if he can live up to the promises he has made, he can deliver change for people,” she said.
“Andy Burnham is on record, including recently when he was keynote speaker at the Alliance Party Conference, as being a supporter of devolution and political reform. Reform of the institutions here to prevent future collapses of power-sharing is one of the first issues we will be raising with him. It is an approach backed by the majority of parties and I look forward to seeing progress on the issue.
“It is also vital the new Prime Minister urgently looks at the financing of Northern Ireland. It is widely accepted we are underfunded compared to Scotland and Wales, and that needs to change. We have recently held talks with the Secretary of State on this matter and will be making the point to Andy Burnham. If he is to truly be a Prime Minister of the whole UK, additional investment is needed across the regions.
“For too long, focus has been on the dramas within the Labour Party. I hope now the leadership of that party and the country has been resolved, the focus can go back where it deserves to be – helping people and businesses navigate the cost of living and cost of doing business crises. As Prime Minister, Andy Burnham needs to look at what really matters and have his Government help ordinary people.”
https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/2078804124578075084#m
Published: July 19, 2026 11:28
NEW from the Alliance Party:
Alliance release: New Prime Minister must prioritise sustainable funding for NI and reform of the political institutions, says Long
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham must prioritise sustainable funding for Northern Ireland and…
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Posh people when they holiday in Ireland ☘️
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Published: July 19, 2026 11:13
Posh people when they holiday in Ireland ☘️
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NEW statement from Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker
“What we witnessed on the Stewartstown Road last night was absolutely disgraceful.
“The main thoroughfare connecting our communities was shut down by large groups of young people determined to cause chaos and destruction.
“Local residents and businesses were once again hemmed in, while youth workers were threatened by sinister elements standing on the sidelines of the disorder.
“This is not the Colin I know, the Colin I represent or the Colin I love.
“That Colin is the proud community which has stood strong in recent weeks, steering most young people away from trouble, showing leadership, providing positive opportunities and creating safe spaces.
“I want to thank our youth and community workers, residents and local businesses, and reassure them that together, we will not allow a small minority to drag us backwards.”
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Published: July 19, 2026 11:08
NEW statement from Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker
“What we witnessed on the Stewartstown Road last night was absolutely disgraceful.
“The main thoroughfare connecting our communities was shut down by large groups of young people determined to cause chaos and…
Gilbert & George 2014 #Belfast
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Published: July 18, 2026 15:30
Gilbert & George 2014 #Belfast
Northern Ireland's Donaldson seeks to appeal convictions for child sex offences
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/northern-irelands-donaldson-seeks-appeal-convictions-child-sex-offences-bbc-2026-07-17/
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Published: July 17, 2026 17:31
Northern Ireland's Donaldson seeks to appeal convictions for child sex offences
reuters.com/world/uk/norther…
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex abuse convictions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2046e37ewyo
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Published: July 17, 2026 14:58
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex abuse convictions
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c204…
This makes such a difference. More than you might realise. Well done!
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Published: July 17, 2026 14:33
This makes such a difference. More than you might realise. Well done!
Artilleryyouthcentre (@artilleryyc)
Three pensioners gardens completed tonight…weeding, trimming plants and bushes and grass cut to help older residents enjoy the good weather in…
Them: That’s the end of the matter.
Me: Is it, aye?
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Published: July 17, 2026 12:43
Them: That’s the end of the matter.
Me: Is it, aye?
Video
Stormont First Minister👇🏻
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Published: July 17, 2026 12:27
Stormont First Minister👇🏻
Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf)
I wish Andy Burnham well on becoming leader of the British Labour Party and stand ready to work constructively with him.
A different approach is needed from the British Government.
Successive…
RT by @AmandaFBelfast: 🤔💭What do people in Belfast know about the incoming Prime Minister ?
🗣️Our reporter Padraig Corrigan has been finding out.
Andy Burnham has today taken the next step towards becoming our new Prime Minister after officially becoming the new Labour leader.
📣He'll become PM on Monday.
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Published: July 17, 2026 11:36
🤔💭What do people in Belfast know about the incoming Prime Minister ?
🗣️Our reporter Padraig Corrigan has been finding out.
Andy Burnham has today taken the next step towards becoming our new Prime Minister after officially becoming the new Labour…