Awful. Definitely more training needed to enable staff and PSNI officers to better read such situations and apply empathy.

Sad news. A genuinely nice guy. Skilled journalist throughout the darkest of days and a great mind. Will be missed.

These archaic societal norms do everyone an injustice. Accepting, believing and living in a world of equals as equals offers humankind so much more potential, because we all have so much to offer each other. Untapped potential continually being wasted. 🤷‍♂️

The big energy companies should be taxed more heavily and the money used to fund these schemes. That said no pensioner on the bread line is losing their winter fuel payment, so it’s largely sensationalist to talk about people dying without their Winter fuel allowance.

That’s a hell of an achievement given the rate at which labour and material costs have been increasing. Should now encourage serious engagement by the treasury with a view to secure the additional funding needed.

Tell that to pensioners in GB who aren’t getting anything.

Misogyny is also at the root of this. If it was a male politician he’d not have been heckled in the way Ms Nicholl was. Respect for women is alien to a lot of men in the DUP. The party needs root and branch reform. It’s simply not compatible with the 21st century as it stands.

This is terrifying news and demonstrates clearly the DUP is directed by terrorists. We know what this group stands for, supports and endorses. It’s shameful. Shouldn’t even exist in 2024 nor should the proscribed groups it represents, with their drug dealing, child abuse, loan sharking and extortion

a woman in a suit and pink shirt says let 's do this . ALT: a woman in a suit and pink shirt says let 's do this .

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