East Derry SDLP MLA Cara Hunter has blasted the disgraceful two-child limit benefit payment and also condemn the appalling levels…
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Reilly calls for Civic Forum on food poverty
SDLP Waterside Councillor Martin Reilly has called for Derry City and Strabane Council’s Civic Forum to be convened to discuss…
Cusack appeals for pet food donations for foodbanks and shelters
SDLP Foyleside Councillor Shauna Cusack has asked people who kindly give to foodbanks to consider including dog and cat food…
Durkan: Energy support payment too little, too late
SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has welcomed overdue clarity on when people will receive payment through the Energy Payment…
McLaughlin: Gas price increase latest blow to consumers
THE SDLP’s Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin has said an increase in gas prices is the latest blow to consumers in…
Durkan: Growing levels of food poverty across North ‘indefensible’
SDLP social justice spokesperson Mark H Durkan has deemed the growing levels of food poverty in the North of Ireland…
Derry highest uptake in food parcels for families
MORE than 31,000 food parcels were provided to children in the North of Ireland between April 2020 and March 2021,…
Mayor: Seek advice if you’re in financial crisis
THE Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Brian Tierney, today appealed to anyone struggling with debt or anxiety…
Universal Credit failing millions of people, say peers
UNIVERSAL Credit is “failing millions of people”, especially the vulnerable, according to a new report from peers. The Lords’ Economic…
SDLP Social Justice Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has expressed concern after learning that demand for food banks across the North…