McGlone: Reform’s attack on Irish shows what a Farage future means for the North

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SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has condemned proposals from Reform UK that would effectively criminalise the use of Irish on election materials, saying they expose the party's ignorance of Northern Ireland and offer a stark warning about the direction of politics at Westminster under Nigel Farage. Reform UK has tabled an amendment to … Continue reading McGlone: Reform’s attack on Irish shows what a Farage future means for the North

McGlone welcomes support for new police powers to tackle scramblers and e-scooters

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed Assembly support for new police powers to tackle scramblers and e-scooters engaging in anti-social behaviour. The amendment to the Justice Bill was proposed by the SDLP, with support from the DUP and Alliance Party. The amendment would allow police to seize vehicles causing alarm, distress or annoyance … Continue reading McGlone welcomes support for new police powers to tackle scramblers and e-scooters

McGlone raises need for tougher hate crime legislation

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SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has raised the need for tougher hate crime legislation at Stormont. He was speaking during evidence from the Human Rights Commission on the Criminal Justice (Sentencing) Bill at the Justice Committee on Thursday. Mr McGlone raised the issue in the context of racist disorder witnessed across the North … Continue reading McGlone raises need for tougher hate crime legislation

SDLP brings forward amendment to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters

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The SDLP is bringing forward an amendment to legislation to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters being used in a dangerous or anti-social manner. The amendment to the Justice Bill would allow police to seize vehicles causing alarm, distress or annoyance without first having to issue a warning. SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson … Continue reading SDLP brings forward amendment to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters

McGlone Calls for Fairer System of NIE Connection Charges

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed the announcement of a date for the publication of the Review of NIE Connection Charges. In the Assembly today the Economy Minister confirmed that the Review of NIE Connection Charges is expected to be published in June this year. Speaking after the announcement on Tuesday, Mr … Continue reading McGlone Calls for Fairer System of NIE Connection Charges

McGlone: ICRIR requires overhaul and reform

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SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has said further revelations about the operation of the ICRIR show the legacy body requires integral reform. An independent review has raised significant concerns about the way the organisation is being run and its internal culture. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, "This is the latest in a … Continue reading McGlone: ICRIR requires overhaul and reform

McGlone: Devasting Ulster University Job Losses will have Wider Economic Impact

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has said that job losses across Ulster University (UU) are devastating for the staff involved and will have an impact on the wider economy. He was speaking after the University confirmed the loss of up to 450 jobs. The Mid Ulster MLA said it highlighted the funding pressures … Continue reading McGlone: Devasting Ulster University Job Losses will have Wider Economic Impact

McGlone: Alliance Party Must Stop Targeting Rural Communities

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has said that the Alliance Party must stop targeting rural communities. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking as proposals from the Justice Minister that could increase the cost of a firearms licence by over 150% came before the Assembly. Earlier this week Alliance Party MLAs voted against a … Continue reading McGlone: Alliance Party Must Stop Targeting Rural Communities