Be grateful for our benevolence, serfs. Calling the Republic of Ireland and EU representatives ‘colonialists / overlords’ is offensive and insulting, when the British Government continues to control part of Ireland. UK loyal political representatives in the DUP etc continue to impose poverty and stymie progress by refusing engage with the elected politicians. #dup @irelandpolitics https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/unionists-stress-uks-majority-contribution-to-peace-plus-funding-pot/a811247503.html

The essence of much that is wrong with the #dup and the Unionist approach to politics in particular and life generally. If you don’t fit the ‘Ulster Says No’ mode, then say nothing at all. @irelandpolitics https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/wallace-thompson-shouldve-kept-views-on-irish-unity-to-himself-says-jim-wells/a1289071126.html

Just think the #DUP preferred Micheál to Leo...

When he is saying that the #DUP have had long enough & it is time to consider a 'creative' use of the BIIGC to allow them to have more of a role in the North, if the naysayers stay out permanently. (just right when you think of the money they are putting in here)

Then you know that the #DUP are running out of road.

Micheál Martin signals 'impatience' with DUP foot-dragging https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2023/09/04/micheal-martin-signals-impatience-with-dup-foot-dragging/

Thank you Jeff for making this happen so much sooner than it otherwise would. The DUP going down in history as the architects of a finally United Ireland is delicious :chefkiss: #dup #Think32 @irelandpolitics https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/irish-unity-is-now-inevitable-says-dup-founding-member/a1243025765.html

16 & 17 year olds are the ones affected by the political decisions of people like this councillor. They are old enough to raise a child, get married, learn to drive, join the army, be criminally responsible for their behaviour; so they are absolutely old enough to vote. #dup know these young people will not vote for them. @ukpolitics finehttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/dup-councillor-says-16-and-17-year-olds-voting-would-exploit-youthful-idealism/a29888844.html

Setting aside the major disaster that was the PSNI data leak. Let's just stop for a moment and think which party is actually tabling this motion!

The #DUP who is refusing to recognise the outcome of a democratic election, turn up for work at Stormont and make NI work.

That party has a cheek to accuse anyone else of not doing their job!!

BBC News - Simon Byrne: DUP submits no confidence motion in chief constable
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66681478

I’m rather hoping the #dup will regret this. If Simon Byrne does resign and a new CC is appointed, it may not be one the like, and she/he may take the PSNI in another direction. Imagine closer association with the Gardai for example. Given a previous CC [Harris] is now head of the Gardai this is possible. @irelandpolitics
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/dup-submits-motion-of-no-confidence-in-psni-chief-constable-simon-byrne/a281657038.html

Pragmatism and clarity. - now there’s two aspects of politics totally missing from the DUP. Even some of their own are telling Jeff he needs to move on and get with the programme. But the hard liners in the backroom have more influence than reality. I suspect all the elections coming in 2024, South, North, EU, UK will return some unwelcome surprises for Jeff and the dup
@irelandpolitics #dup
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/comment/dup-needs-to-realise-pm-cares-more-about-the-eu-than-its-tests/a1172474704.html

Remember #NI that our dearly beloved #DUP leader the Right Honourable (nothing 'Honourable' about a man who will not implement democratic outcome of an election) Sir Jeffery Donaldson, said he will not be distracted by the noise, will not re-enter Stormont until he gets the Windsor Framework sorted!

Is this 'noise' Jeff? You over promoted, jumped up, out of your depth, egotistical 🤬😡

News - School uniforms: Parents in Northern Ireland call for more help with costs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66620751

@IHateRacists The #dup are never in favour of anything that embraces another culture. It’s why they can’t even accept the #WindsorFramework or any dual language signage in Northern Ireland.

@murchadhfinn Will FG/FF amend their Anglo-centric views? There are a few timid signs, but they need to be bolder. I think FF/FG loathing of Sinn Fein colours what they are prepared to do, and it will be to their detriment at the next GE. Also, it is important we do what we can to support #SNP and an Independent Scotland. Direct Rule is dead in the water, as the #GFA moves to #JointAuthority. Current #DUP intransigence is as close to DR they will get. @irelandpolitics

@harriettmb @BBCNewsUK

So Jeff getting some type of sop from the British, to try stop the #Protocol/#Framework will be for optics only?

Plus he will hope that it will be enough to fool the #DUP supporters that the tantrum he threw, actually worked.

PS... dear reader there will NO new legislation to try to water the Protocol/Framework down...it's too late if the labels are starting to appear.

Plus his supporters may be stupid but I don't think they will fall for this con.

@BBCNewsUK Has anyone told the #dup ?

Arlene never lets herself move on from the narrow bigotry that exemplified her time as #dup leader. Féile is a massively successful festival. It is inclusive of everyone on this island and from further afield. It is peaceful and positive: @irelandpolitics https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/national/arlene-foster-finds-it-difficult-to-see-how-funders-can-keep-backing-feile-festival-if-commitment-to-good-relations-is-a-condition-of-funding-4264819

The good god-fearing christian #dup, and one of their finest…. Stripped of his MBE, finally. It’s taken a while.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/ex-dup-mayor-stripped-of-mbe-after-conviction-for-sex-offence/a1313571111.html

Yet the #dup don’t want controls and check between N Ireland and England/Scotland/Wales. Cases like this demonstrate exactly why their continued objections to the WindsorFramework/Protocol should never gain credence. They put the food security of everyone at risk, as well as the welfare of the animals and the environment. @irelandpolitics
https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2023/08/22/news/senior_deara_inspector_admits_multiple_animal_drugs_offences-3550140/

@Steveb @harriettmb @irelandpolitics

I would say it is reflection of a section of wider society in #NI (#DUP/#Oneseatwonder represents them)

Not all of us have a hissy fit over other languages been spoken or represented.

This the #DUP trying to show they have some clout on a council they no longer dominate, which is difficult for them to accept.

This is the kind of infantile pettiness we live with every day in Northern Ireland. The #dup can’t even cope with a social media comment made in Irish as well as in English. This is the same DUP currently holding NI hostage as they hope the UK govt will find their Unicorn in the Windsor Framework. @irelandpolitics https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/belfast-city-council-dispute-over-whether-to-share-irish-language-tweet-resolved/a693621863.html

It takes a long time to persuade anyone in the #dup to behave themselves, treat others with respect, tone down the rhetoric. The David Hilditch mentioned in this story is a particularly unpleasant individual. When I was on the Dead Bird he attacked me on more than one occasion, with hateful and bigoted comment about my gender, beliefs and lack of support for a particular football colour strip [Linfield’s purple & orange strip] #bigots #respect @irelandpolitics https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2023/08/21/news/dup_councillor_issues_apology_for_liking_tweet_that_referred_to_alliance_mlas_as_two_deviants_and_an_enabler_-3547368/

@therightarticle

Yes very true about Scotland and Wales - however at least all three parties stand in Sco & Wal. Only the #Tories stand in NI - and that is normally humiliating for the poor sod that stands for them!

I think many people in #NI would like the opportunity to take responsibility for our own future - away from the influence of Westminster.

We all don't agree with #DUP humiliating themselves by begging for some crumbs of the master's table.