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There we have it again — another manufactured outrage, this time over a shopping bag. 🛍️
Some individuals are demanding that Marks & Spencer remove a Union Jack design because they claim it is “insensitive” or even “triggering.” Let’s be absolutely clear: Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, and the Union Flag is the national flag of this country.
Are we really at the stage where even a shopping bag displaying our national identity is considered offensive? 🤦♂️ This constant attempt to erase or dilute British identity in Northern Ireland is as absurd as it is unacceptable.
Respect works both ways. The vast majority of people here simply want to get on with their lives without being dragged into yet another pointless controversy stirred up by a vocal minority.
Marks & Spencer should stand firm. 💪 Giving in to this kind of pressure only encourages more of the same.
We should be proud of who we are — not apologising for it! Marks and Spencer East Antrim DUP
There is no place for violence against women and girls in our society.
I am proud to support the Northern Ireland Football League’s #NotInOurGame campaign—bringing clubs, players and communities together to take a clear and united stand.
Football has a unique influence across every part of our community. It can help challenge harmful attitudes, promote respect, and reinforce a simple but vital message: abuse and violence are never acceptable.
This is an issue that demands leadership and action.
We must stand up, speak out, and support those affected.
Raise your hand. Raise your voice. Be part of the change.
#NotInOurGame
Sammy Wilson
The North Atlantic is becoming a frontline.
Activity from the Russian Navy is increasing — testing the cables and pipelines that carry our data and energy.
Yet Ireland remains dangerously exposed.
Spending just 0.2% of GDP on defence, with only a minimal presence from the Irish Naval Service, it cannot properly monitor or defend these waters — and instead relies heavily on the Royal Navy.
At the same time, its economy depends on tech giants like Google, Meta and Microsoft — making it vulnerable to disruption and cyber threats.
High dependence. Low defence spending.
That’s a risk we cannot ignore.