@fergusq59.bsky.social
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📢 SDLP Opposition Day: Delivering for the North West
The North West has waited too long for the investment it deserves. Today, the SDLP is using Opposition Day to demand action on:
✅ Job Creation & Cross-Border Growth
✅ Addiction Treatment & Recovery
✅ Infrastructure Investment
The North West has waited too long for the investment it deserves. Today, the SDLP is using Opposition Day to demand action on:
✅ Job Creation & Cross-Border Growth
✅ Addiction Treatment & Recovery
✅ Infrastructure Investment
March 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
📢 SDLP Opposition Day: Delivering for the North West
The North West has waited too long for the investment it deserves. Today, the SDLP is using Opposition Day to demand action on:
✅ Job Creation & Cross-Border Growth
✅ Addiction Treatment & Recovery
✅ Infrastructure Investment
The North West has waited too long for the investment it deserves. Today, the SDLP is using Opposition Day to demand action on:
✅ Job Creation & Cross-Border Growth
✅ Addiction Treatment & Recovery
✅ Infrastructure Investment
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You can send donations yourself direct to ukraine here: war.ukraine.ua/donate/ #SlavaUkraïni
Donate to Ukraine’s defenders
The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to open a special fundraising account to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
war.ukraine.ua
February 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
You can send donations yourself direct to ukraine here: war.ukraine.ua/donate/ #SlavaUkraïni
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Volodymyr Zelensky's Oval Office visit ended early when Donald Trump and JD Vance began angrily yelling at him. Here's why women like Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton are too emotional to be president.
March 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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On Wednesday I questioned both the Prime Minister and SOS about paramilitary transition plans. The SDLP will demand and shape an approach that means no payday, no legitimisation and no more soft soaping of organisations have been destroyed so many lives.
February 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
On Wednesday I questioned both the Prime Minister and SOS about paramilitary transition plans. The SDLP will demand and shape an approach that means no payday, no legitimisation and no more soft soaping of organisations have been destroyed so many lives.
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At Ulster University last week, @otoolematthew.bsky.social spoke about the crisis of accountability in NI politics.
You don't have time to track everything happening at Stormont. But you should be able to trust those in power to deliver.
We're committed to making sure words turn into action.
You don't have time to track everything happening at Stormont. But you should be able to trust those in power to deliver.
We're committed to making sure words turn into action.
February 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
At Ulster University last week, @otoolematthew.bsky.social spoke about the crisis of accountability in NI politics.
You don't have time to track everything happening at Stormont. But you should be able to trust those in power to deliver.
We're committed to making sure words turn into action.
You don't have time to track everything happening at Stormont. But you should be able to trust those in power to deliver.
We're committed to making sure words turn into action.
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The gap between support for Irish unity and Northern Ireland staying in the UK has narrowed to 7% in the past year new poll finds.
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
NI voters still favour the Union over a united Ireland – but gap narrows to 7%, poll finds
The gap between support for Irish unity and Northern Ireland staying in the UK has narrowed in the past year.
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
February 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The gap between support for Irish unity and Northern Ireland staying in the UK has narrowed to 7% in the past year new poll finds.
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
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I met Ukrainian Parliamentarians, including the Opposition, last week at the OSCE in Vienna. Their message was clear - they do not support Donald Trump’s call for an election while they’re defending their country from Russian aggression.
The only dictator in this conflict is Putin.
The only dictator in this conflict is Putin.
February 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I met Ukrainian Parliamentarians, including the Opposition, last week at the OSCE in Vienna. Their message was clear - they do not support Donald Trump’s call for an election while they’re defending their country from Russian aggression.
The only dictator in this conflict is Putin.
The only dictator in this conflict is Putin.
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Another busy week ahead. Here’s some of the work I’ve been doing the last couple of weeks of Westminster recess, inc funding for Stormont, supporting work on homelessness, meeting businesses on their trading environment, and Q&As with Rathmore & Wellington.
February 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Another busy week ahead. Here’s some of the work I’ve been doing the last couple of weeks of Westminster recess, inc funding for Stormont, supporting work on homelessness, meeting businesses on their trading environment, and Q&As with Rathmore & Wellington.
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MPs including @carladenyer.bsky.social, @lsrplaid.bsky.social, @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social, @clairehanna.bsky.social and @shockatadam.bsky.social have signed an Early Day Motion calling for an Emergency Palestinian Visa Scheme.
MPs call for an Emergency Palestinian Visa Scheme
They've asked for it to be modelled on the Ukrainian visa scheme
leftfootforward.org
February 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
MPs including @carladenyer.bsky.social, @lsrplaid.bsky.social, @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social, @clairehanna.bsky.social and @shockatadam.bsky.social have signed an Early Day Motion calling for an Emergency Palestinian Visa Scheme.
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Thank you, everyone. Faith to Faithless has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and we're elated that our helpline has had such a positive effect on those who have reached out for support.
humanists.uk/2025/02/21/h...
humanists.uk/2025/02/21/h...
February 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Thank you, everyone. Faith to Faithless has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and we're elated that our helpline has had such a positive effect on those who have reached out for support.
humanists.uk/2025/02/21/h...
humanists.uk/2025/02/21/h...
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Watch back: SDLP Leader of the Opposition @otoolematthew.bsky.social MLA delivers his keynote speech on Creating a Culture of Accountability - Reflections from a Year in Opposition at Ulster University, Belfast.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=scVv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=scVv...
Creating a Culture of Accountability: Lessons from a Year in Opposition - Matthew O'Toole MLA
YouTube video by SDLP
www.youtube.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Watch back: SDLP Leader of the Opposition @otoolematthew.bsky.social MLA delivers his keynote speech on Creating a Culture of Accountability - Reflections from a Year in Opposition at Ulster University, Belfast.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=scVv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=scVv...
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Ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Cutting aid to the poorest. Abandoning Ukraine. Is there nothing Trump could do to make you rethink a photo op?
We won’t turn a blind eye and we won’t be at the St. Patrick's week celebrations in Washington.
@otoolematthew.bsky.social
We won’t turn a blind eye and we won’t be at the St. Patrick's week celebrations in Washington.
@otoolematthew.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Cutting aid to the poorest. Abandoning Ukraine. Is there nothing Trump could do to make you rethink a photo op?
We won’t turn a blind eye and we won’t be at the St. Patrick's week celebrations in Washington.
@otoolematthew.bsky.social
We won’t turn a blind eye and we won’t be at the St. Patrick's week celebrations in Washington.
@otoolematthew.bsky.social
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What defence did these young people in the 80s claim for having a 'cannabis smoking party'...the price of drink was too high 😂
January 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
What defence did these young people in the 80s claim for having a 'cannabis smoking party'...the price of drink was too high 😂
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro said during a government meeting that cocaine is “not worse than whiskey” and that it's only illegal because it comes from Latin America.
Colombia’s president: Legalize cocaine, it’s no worse than whiskey
Global drug trafficking could be “easily dismantled” if coke was “sold like wine,” according to the Latin American leader.
ow.ly
February 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said during a government meeting that cocaine is “not worse than whiskey” and that it's only illegal because it comes from Latin America.
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Very useful thread summarising the evaluation of a major government programme that including giving police in target areas more funding for drug enforcement.
There was no detectable reduction in drug-related violence, property crime or anti-social behaviour, or on the supply of illegal drugs.
There was no detectable reduction in drug-related violence, property crime or anti-social behaviour, or on the supply of illegal drugs.
The long-awaited evaluation of Project ADDER is now out, and makes fascinating reading for all with a concern for illicit drug problems in England and Wales. A thread: 1/? ttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/project-adder-impact-evaluation/project-adder-impact-evaluation#key-findings
Project ADDER: Impact evaluation
www.gov.uk
February 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Very useful thread summarising the evaluation of a major government programme that including giving police in target areas more funding for drug enforcement.
There was no detectable reduction in drug-related violence, property crime or anti-social behaviour, or on the supply of illegal drugs.
There was no detectable reduction in drug-related violence, property crime or anti-social behaviour, or on the supply of illegal drugs.
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...and there were no deaths
January 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
...and there were no deaths
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Assembly Members had the opportunity to support a life-saving facility today.
Instead, not a single Labour, Lib Dem or Tory backed it.
Thanks to @releasedrugs.bsky.social for their work on the fully costed drug consumption room for London - I will keep putting the issue on the City Hall agenda 💪
Instead, not a single Labour, Lib Dem or Tory backed it.
Thanks to @releasedrugs.bsky.social for their work on the fully costed drug consumption room for London - I will keep putting the issue on the City Hall agenda 💪
January 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Assembly Members had the opportunity to support a life-saving facility today.
Instead, not a single Labour, Lib Dem or Tory backed it.
Thanks to @releasedrugs.bsky.social for their work on the fully costed drug consumption room for London - I will keep putting the issue on the City Hall agenda 💪
Instead, not a single Labour, Lib Dem or Tory backed it.
Thanks to @releasedrugs.bsky.social for their work on the fully costed drug consumption room for London - I will keep putting the issue on the City Hall agenda 💪
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The SDLP will always fight for fair and equitable funding for the North, but the Executive must take proper responsibility for managing public finances here.
@clairehanna.bsky.social
@clairehanna.bsky.social
February 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The SDLP will always fight for fair and equitable funding for the North, but the Executive must take proper responsibility for managing public finances here.
@clairehanna.bsky.social
@clairehanna.bsky.social
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The public consultation for Sinead McLaughlin MLA's Regional Jobs, Skills and Investment Bill closes on 16th February.
Have your say on how we rebalance the North's economy and ensure that no community is left behind: forms.gle/LQ97vrH8Mn6S...
Have your say on how we rebalance the North's economy and ensure that no community is left behind: forms.gle/LQ97vrH8Mn6S...
February 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The public consultation for Sinead McLaughlin MLA's Regional Jobs, Skills and Investment Bill closes on 16th February.
Have your say on how we rebalance the North's economy and ensure that no community is left behind: forms.gle/LQ97vrH8Mn6S...
Have your say on how we rebalance the North's economy and ensure that no community is left behind: forms.gle/LQ97vrH8Mn6S...
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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said it is unbelievable that Stormont funding could have supported the building of Israeli planes which caused destruction in Gaza.
Read more:
www.sdlp.ie/mcglone_unbe...
Read more:
www.sdlp.ie/mcglone_unbe...
February 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said it is unbelievable that Stormont funding could have supported the building of Israeli planes which caused destruction in Gaza.
Read more:
www.sdlp.ie/mcglone_unbe...
Read more:
www.sdlp.ie/mcglone_unbe...
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The latest comments from Donald Trump on Gaza were chilling.
Ethnic cleansing cannot be his latest distorted real estate grift.
The international community must respond and defend the Palestinian people.
@clairehanna.bsky.social
Ethnic cleansing cannot be his latest distorted real estate grift.
The international community must respond and defend the Palestinian people.
@clairehanna.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The latest comments from Donald Trump on Gaza were chilling.
Ethnic cleansing cannot be his latest distorted real estate grift.
The international community must respond and defend the Palestinian people.
@clairehanna.bsky.social
Ethnic cleansing cannot be his latest distorted real estate grift.
The international community must respond and defend the Palestinian people.
@clairehanna.bsky.social
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The thriving, lawful society we need to create needs a free press & trust in institutions.
Today the NI Affairs select committee explored illegal surveillance of journalists, threats to their safety & the use of ‘SLAPPs’ - the wealthy & powerful harassing opponents with flawed legal actions
Today the NI Affairs select committee explored illegal surveillance of journalists, threats to their safety & the use of ‘SLAPPs’ - the wealthy & powerful harassing opponents with flawed legal actions
February 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The thriving, lawful society we need to create needs a free press & trust in institutions.
Today the NI Affairs select committee explored illegal surveillance of journalists, threats to their safety & the use of ‘SLAPPs’ - the wealthy & powerful harassing opponents with flawed legal actions
Today the NI Affairs select committee explored illegal surveillance of journalists, threats to their safety & the use of ‘SLAPPs’ - the wealthy & powerful harassing opponents with flawed legal actions
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You can’t plan for the future unless you plan for Irish Unity. That’s the big role the next Irish Government has.
Enjoyed speaking to @dsmooney.bsky.social last week @newireland.bsky.social.
Catch up on the full podcast here open.spotify.com/episode/0oKK...
Enjoyed speaking to @dsmooney.bsky.social last week @newireland.bsky.social.
Catch up on the full podcast here open.spotify.com/episode/0oKK...
January 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
You can’t plan for the future unless you plan for Irish Unity. That’s the big role the next Irish Government has.
Enjoyed speaking to @dsmooney.bsky.social last week @newireland.bsky.social.
Catch up on the full podcast here open.spotify.com/episode/0oKK...
Enjoyed speaking to @dsmooney.bsky.social last week @newireland.bsky.social.
Catch up on the full podcast here open.spotify.com/episode/0oKK...