Belfast ranks 32nd per capita for asylum seekers in the UK.
Northern Ireland hosts 2,379 in total. That’s 0.1% of its population.
NI is 97% white.
Asylum seekers are not “illegal migrants”; they’re going through a legal government process.
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As an MP representing a constituency of 112,00 people, people with very diverse views and life experiences, I work every day to try and bring people together by leading and showing positive example by going everywhere in Lagan Valley. I certainly don't please everyone all of the time and that's not the aim. But we have an important role in working for all and showing good example. Standing in a crowd with people covering faces with masks or scarves whilst the crowd shout obscenities and abuse is not something we should be anywhere near, never mind in the middle of. We all have a role to play in providing positive leadership and this falls shockingly short of it.
Someone also thought it would be "epic bants" to put one of these in Paula's pigeonhole a couple of weeks ago...
Nasty, childish, petulant conduct unbecoming of any serious political party. So fits the TUV to a tee...
Today is the 50th anniversary of appalling sectarian murders, by UVF terrorists, that devastated the Reavey & O’Dowd families.
My thoughts are with the families today.🙏
Brian Reavey 24
John Reavey 22
Anthony Reavey 17
Barry O’Dowd 24
Declan O’Dowd 19
Joseph (Joe) O’Dowd 61
This abuse directed at @little_pengelly is as vile as it is inexcusable.
Those posting it should not just be ashamed of their conduct: they should be held accountable for it.
It's malicious, hate-fuelled, toxic bile.
Those behind this sectarian attack want to incite fear and intimidate us. They will not succeed.
Alliance will always stand firm in delivering for the people of Northern Ireland.
It’s time to end the toxic rhetoric that is putting people at risk and poisoning our politics.
Over the last 25 years I've been in front-line politics, I've engaged with people from all backgrounds and perspectives. I've been open to debating and discussing issues, whether we agreed or not, including on here.
Turning up as a mob, some in masks, at my home just isn't on. >
Well done to Team Europe at the Ryder Cup 2025! A nail-biting final day, but what a putt by Shane Lowry to retain and then the half to win by Hatton! Excellent stuff!
Of the three people in this picture, one stabbed a 14 year old, one is an armed robber and the third kicked a man to death in a sectarian attack, but fear not, they’re now patrolling the streets claiming to protect women and children https://t.co/lQFxzaOuic