Derry

Think Left Conference This Weekend in Derry

Think Left Conference This Weekend in Derry

Annual Think Left Conference kicks off this Friday in St Columb’s Hall, Derry

29 Sep 2026

Access to Public Transport Threatened if Attacks in Derry Don't Stop

Access to Public Transport Threatened if Attacks in Derry Don't Stop

Cllr Shaun Harkin: "Access to it can be endangered if the safety of drivers and passengers is threatened. The response to the bus attack should send a clear message to those responsible for the attack."

28 Sep 2026

Shaun Harkin with a poster advertising the Derry Trades Union Council poster for the rally to Stop the Public Transport Cuts. Background Foyle St Bus Depot, Derry.

Harkin: Defend Public Transport - No Service Cuts, No Fare Hikes

Vastly expanding the public transport network, both bus and rail, is critical for addressing congestion, pollution, accessibility, affordability and regional disparities. The Infrastructure Minister and Stormont Executive can't sit on their hands while damaging cuts are imposed.

22 Sep 2026

Carroll: Convictions of Derry Palestine Activists a Disgrace - Real Criminals? Those Arming Genocide

Carroll: Convictions of Derry Palestine Activists a Disgrace - Real Criminals? Those Arming Genocide

The People Before Profit MLA condemns the conviction of four Derry Palestine solidarity activists, including People Before Profit and Derry IPSC members Goretti Horgan and Nina Pulis, for taking part in a protest procession in February 2024.

16 Sep 2026

Harkin: Only Crime is Attempting To Stop Gaza Genocide

Harkin: Only Crime is Attempting To Stop Gaza Genocide

"We are very disappointed at the judge's ruling in Derry Court House, but not disheartened.... The criminalisation of Palestine solidarity will not be accepted and will be resisted in the courts and on the streets."

16 Sep 2026

Binning Derry Air Dome Sports Facility is Premature and Reckless

Binning Derry Air Dome Sports Facility is Premature and Reckless

"UU was expected to contribute only half of the £18m cost to build the dome. This is a drop in the ocean when compared to the £350m spent on the new Belfast campus." says Cllr Shaun Harkin

7 Aug 2026

Councillor Shaun Harkin in front of Mubuoy Superdump

DAERA Minister Concedes Mobuoy Superdump Health Impact Assessment

Cllr Shaun Harkin's intervention with Muir resulted in a concession, with the minister agreeing to a Health Impact Assessment around a notorious superdump.

5 Aug 2026

Paul Murphy Calls for Charges against Palestine Solidarity Activists for Actions to Disrupt Genocide to be Dropped

Paul Murphy Calls for Charges against Palestine Solidarity Activists for Actions to Disrupt Genocide to be Dropped

We are all obligated to do what we can to prevent a genocide. The activists should not face punitive action and punishment by the state. The state should end its punitive actions. The charges against Palestine solidarity activists seeking to disrupt genocide should be dropped.

30 Jul 2026

Maeve O'Neill in front of images of household bills and homes in Derry

O'Neill: Derry Families Being Hammered By Home Insurance Price-Gouging

Despite families being hammered by a cost-of-living crisis, insurance companies are engaging in what can only be described as price-gouging, says People Before Profit's Maeve O'Neill.

28 Jul 2026