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Royal British Legion ask for Poppy to be removed from BNP leader’s lapel

Michael McFarland Campbell

Poppies in May The Royal British Legion has asked that Nick Griffin MEP, Chairman of the British National Party and newly elected MEP for the North West of England, to remove the poppy, the symbol of the Legion’s annual appeal, from his lapel. Dear Mr Griffin, We couldn’t help but notice that there was egg on your face (and on your suit jacket) on the day after you were elected MEP for North West England. Please don’t leave egg on ours. You wore a Poppy lapel badge during your news conference to celebrate your election victory. This was in direct … Continue reading Royal British Legion ask for Poppy to be removed from BNP leader’s lapel

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History made as Sinn Féin top NI Euro Poll

Michael McFarland Campbell

The scene in the King’s Hall, Belfast this morning was as divided as the Unionist vote. Every now and then another MLA/MP entered the hall and his/her supporters squealed, shouted, and screamed support. It seemed like the main purpose of having lots of counting agents present was to ensure you shouted the loudest. Of course, the real reason for everyone being there was to ensure that the European Election count was conducted freely and fairly. Sinn Féin‘s Bairbre de Brún topped the poll and displaced the Democratic Unionist Party from its top spot since 1979. After she was elected, the … Continue reading History made as Sinn Féin top NI Euro Poll

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Rainbow’s report shows 60% of incidents not reported

Michael McFarland Campbell

Today, The Rainbow Project is launching a report that shows that gay people who are attacked because of their sexuality are still reluctant to report them to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The research was carried out by John O’Doherty, Equality Officer with The Rainbow Project, following their commission by the PSNI. According to the research, more than 60% of homophobic incidents in the last three years were not reported. I know that the police do try to reach out to the LGBT community in various ways: they are nearly always at Belfast Pride Festival in the summer, as … Continue reading Rainbow’s report shows 60% of incidents not reported

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Paisleys: Like Father, Like Son

Michael McFarland Campbell

I got home at the weekend for my birthday, and amongst the various pieces of mail that had come to my parents’ address for me was a document from their Member of Parliament, The Rt Hon. Ian R. K. Paisley, entitled 40 years at your service. I was amused then when later on in the day my father gave me a copy of the Cameron Report Disturbances in Northern Ireland.  The Cameron Report was the report of the Commission appointed by the Governor of Northern Ireland (then The Lord Grey of Naunton) “to hold an enquiry into and to report … Continue reading Paisleys: Like Father, Like Son

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PPS decision on Robinson a scandal

Michael McFarland Campbell

Belfast Pride and the Northern Ireland Gay Rights Association today described as “a scandal” the decision of the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) not to recommend a Police Service of Northern Ireland investigation into homophobic comments made by the Member of Parliament for Strangford. Chair of Belfast Pride, Andy Thompson, said: “We are outraged and offended, though not surprised, that the PPS has decided not to recommend an investigation into the odious comments made by the First Minister’s wife. “In any other part of the United Kingdom, or had Mrs Peter Robinson made comparable assertions about any other minority group, we … Continue reading PPS decision on Robinson a scandal

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Support the Trade Union protest

Michael McFarland Campbell

    The Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has organised a series of silent protests across Northern Ireland for 1pm on Wednesday 11 March 2009.  The protests are for workers to show their condemnation at the brutal murders in Antrim at the weekend.  Gyronny is planning to be at the protest at Belfast City Hall, but there are also protests at Newry Town Hall, and the Guildhall in Derry. Continue reading Support the Trade Union protest

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