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Well done to @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social for bringing attention to this rates giveaway for big business.
John O’Dowd must change this policy now.
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...
John O’Dowd must change this policy now.
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Protesters host 'game show' outside Stormont
The stunt coincided with a petition containing thousands of signatures being submitted to the Assembly
www.belfastlive.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Well done to @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social for bringing attention to this rates giveaway for big business.
John O’Dowd must change this policy now.
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...
John O’Dowd must change this policy now.
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...
BREAKING: Further proof NI firm supplied fighter jet parts to Israel.
Invest NI’s multi-million pound state funding of Moyola Precision Engineering has made the public complicit in Israel’s genocidal bombing on Gaza.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
Invest NI’s multi-million pound state funding of Moyola Precision Engineering has made the public complicit in Israel’s genocidal bombing on Gaza.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
Further proof NI firm supplied fighter jet parts to Israel
A company in Northern Ireland supplied parts for F-35 fighter jets, despite assurances from economy ministers that Invest NI does not support projects that supply arms to Israel.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
BREAKING: Further proof NI firm supplied fighter jet parts to Israel.
Invest NI’s multi-million pound state funding of Moyola Precision Engineering has made the public complicit in Israel’s genocidal bombing on Gaza.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
Invest NI’s multi-million pound state funding of Moyola Precision Engineering has made the public complicit in Israel’s genocidal bombing on Gaza.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
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Well done @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social for uncovering this. When money is apparently so short for public services these rate exemptions are a slap in the face of the tax payer.
September 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Well done @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social for uncovering this. When money is apparently so short for public services these rate exemptions are a slap in the face of the tax payer.
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Sign this open letter to show support & solidarity with migrant workers!
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Sign Now: Open Letter against racist attacks on workers
I've signed this open letter to show that I stand in solidarity with migrant workers in Northern Ireland and against racism. Will you sign too? @actnowcampaigns
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September 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Sign this open letter to show support & solidarity with migrant workers!
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Rates relief for these companies was questionable enough already, but there definitely shouldn’t be any for those profiting from genocide.
Great work as always by @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/nor...
Great work as always by @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/nor...
Finance Minister defends the Stormont rates relief policy that has benefited Caterpillar
Sinn Fein Finance Minister John O’Dowd is standing over a rates relief policy which has seen Caterpillar save more than £13m.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
August 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Rates relief for these companies was questionable enough already, but there definitely shouldn’t be any for those profiting from genocide.
Great work as always by @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/nor...
Great work as always by @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/nor...
Press release - Revealed: Finance Minister John O’Dowd Handed over £770,000 in rates exemption to genocide-profiteers Caterpillar under the Industrial Derating Policy in 24/25 ratings year.
Link to press release: drive.google.com/file/d/1sC9p...
Link to press release: drive.google.com/file/d/1sC9p...
July 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Press release - Revealed: Finance Minister John O’Dowd Handed over £770,000 in rates exemption to genocide-profiteers Caterpillar under the Industrial Derating Policy in 24/25 ratings year.
Link to press release: drive.google.com/file/d/1sC9p...
Link to press release: drive.google.com/file/d/1sC9p...
Last week, we launched our member-funded report 'Invest NI, F-35s and Israel: Public Money for War Crimes?' - here's what you need to know ⬇️
Link to report: static1.squarespace.com/static/5f155...
Link to report: static1.squarespace.com/static/5f155...
July 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Last week, we launched our member-funded report 'Invest NI, F-35s and Israel: Public Money for War Crimes?' - here's what you need to know ⬇️
Link to report: static1.squarespace.com/static/5f155...
Link to report: static1.squarespace.com/static/5f155...
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Thank you to Katy from @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social for delivering the workshop Navigating Conversations on Migration.
It was a very productive and empowering morning!
It was a very productive and empowering morning!
June 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Thank you to Katy from @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social for delivering the workshop Navigating Conversations on Migration.
It was a very productive and empowering morning!
It was a very productive and empowering morning!
NEW: Our member funded research has discovered a FOURTH company, Belfast-based Electronic Automation Engineers (EAE) that has received £157,365 in funding from Invest NI. 🧵 1/9
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Invest NI slammed after cash given to firms with links to Israeli jets used to bomb Gaza
Campaigners have renewed criticism of Invest NI after discovering it has given public funds to a fourth company with links to a programme for building F-35 fighter jets — a military plane used to bomb...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
May 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
NEW: Our member funded research has discovered a FOURTH company, Belfast-based Electronic Automation Engineers (EAE) that has received £157,365 in funding from Invest NI. 🧵 1/9
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
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The Dept of Education is consulting on integrated education. Be sure to get your own suggestions in on this.
@actnowcampaigns.bsky.social have put together this handy prepared response which you can send, or use as a template to start your own response. 👇🏻
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@actnowcampaigns.bsky.social have put together this handy prepared response which you can send, or use as a template to start your own response. 👇🏻
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Email the Department of Education: We demand a REAL Integrated Education Strategy
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May 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The Dept of Education is consulting on integrated education. Be sure to get your own suggestions in on this.
@actnowcampaigns.bsky.social have put together this handy prepared response which you can send, or use as a template to start your own response. 👇🏻
actnowni.eaction.online/we-demand-in...
@actnowcampaigns.bsky.social have put together this handy prepared response which you can send, or use as a template to start your own response. 👇🏻
actnowni.eaction.online/we-demand-in...
Our beloved Mourne Mountains are on fire. Sign our petition today calling for the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs @andrewmuirni.bsky.social to take action now to protect our mountains ⬇️
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Sign Now: Minister Andrew Muir protect our Mourne Mountains
Our beloved Mourne Mountains are on fire. I've signed this petition calling for the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs @andrewdmuir to take action now to protect our Mourne Mounta...
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April 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Our beloved Mourne Mountains are on fire. Sign our petition today calling for the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs @andrewmuirni.bsky.social to take action now to protect our mountains ⬇️
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my.actnowni.org/petitions/pr...
What could they possibly be hiding? 🤔🤑💸
April 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
What could they possibly be hiding? 🤔🤑💸
Our campaign demanding that Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald rejects all new mining licenses in Northern Ireland is in the news today - read more below ⬇️ www.impartialreporter.com/news/2505563...
Campaigners urge Economy Minister to reject new mining licences
A petition signed by more than 1,500 people is calling on Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald to reject all new Mineral Prospecting Licence (MPL)…
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April 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Our campaign demanding that Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald rejects all new mining licenses in Northern Ireland is in the news today - read more below ⬇️ www.impartialreporter.com/news/2505563...
The Public Accounts Committee at Stormont is running an inquiry into access to GP services in NI - so we asked our members what they thought. Here’s what they said 🤔
March 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Public Accounts Committee at Stormont is running an inquiry into access to GP services in NI - so we asked our members what they thought. Here’s what they said 🤔
We surveyed our members on whether they thought MLAs should receive a MASSIVE hike in pay - and let’s just say, some were less than impressed 😡 ⬇️
March 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We surveyed our members on whether they thought MLAs should receive a MASSIVE hike in pay - and let’s just say, some were less than impressed 😡 ⬇️
Israel’s latest round of airstrikes on Gaza has killed more than 500 Palestinians - breaking and effectively ending the ceasefire.
There is a real possibility that Israel used F-35 fighter jets in its latest assault. Not only that, Israel might be using NI-made components for their F35s. 🧵 1/
There is a real possibility that Israel used F-35 fighter jets in its latest assault. Not only that, Israel might be using NI-made components for their F35s. 🧵 1/
March 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Israel’s latest round of airstrikes on Gaza has killed more than 500 Palestinians - breaking and effectively ending the ceasefire.
There is a real possibility that Israel used F-35 fighter jets in its latest assault. Not only that, Israel might be using NI-made components for their F35s. 🧵 1/
There is a real possibility that Israel used F-35 fighter jets in its latest assault. Not only that, Israel might be using NI-made components for their F35s. 🧵 1/
The UK government announced plans to drastically cut benefits for disabled and sick people across the UK - including Northern Ireland.
These changes are cruel. More people receive disability benefits such as Personal Independence Benefit (PIP) here than the UK average. 1/4
These changes are cruel. More people receive disability benefits such as Personal Independence Benefit (PIP) here than the UK average. 1/4
March 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The UK government announced plans to drastically cut benefits for disabled and sick people across the UK - including Northern Ireland.
These changes are cruel. More people receive disability benefits such as Personal Independence Benefit (PIP) here than the UK average. 1/4
These changes are cruel. More people receive disability benefits such as Personal Independence Benefit (PIP) here than the UK average. 1/4
Say no to mining in NI - find out more in the thread below ⬇️🧵
March 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Say no to mining in NI - find out more in the thread below ⬇️🧵
Big campaign win here at Act Now! 🎉
School uniforms are set to become more affordable under new legislation - but we believe we can push Education Minister Paul Givan even further ⬇️
School uniforms are set to become more affordable under new legislation - but we believe we can push Education Minister Paul Givan even further ⬇️
March 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Big campaign win here at Act Now! 🎉
School uniforms are set to become more affordable under new legislation - but we believe we can push Education Minister Paul Givan even further ⬇️
School uniforms are set to become more affordable under new legislation - but we believe we can push Education Minister Paul Givan even further ⬇️
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12% of the North's land could be opened up for mining exploration if Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald approves these seven licenses. I've signed this petition opposing these licenses - will you sign too? @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social my.actnowni.org/petitions/no...
Sign Now: No Mining in Northern Ireland
12% of the North's land could be opened up for mining exploration if Economy Minister @caoimhearchibaldmla approves these seven licenses. I've signed this petition opposing these licenses - will you s...
my.actnowni.org
March 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
12% of the North's land could be opened up for mining exploration if Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald approves these seven licenses. I've signed this petition opposing these licenses - will you sign too? @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social my.actnowni.org/petitions/no...
While many of us struggle with the cost of living, MLAs are considering new proposals that could increase their annual pay by £19,000 🤯
Say no to local politicians giving themselves a massive pay rise today- sign the petition today ⬇️
my.actnowni.org/petitions/no...
Say no to local politicians giving themselves a massive pay rise today- sign the petition today ⬇️
my.actnowni.org/petitions/no...
February 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
While many of us struggle with the cost of living, MLAs are considering new proposals that could increase their annual pay by £19,000 🤯
Say no to local politicians giving themselves a massive pay rise today- sign the petition today ⬇️
my.actnowni.org/petitions/no...
Say no to local politicians giving themselves a massive pay rise today- sign the petition today ⬇️
my.actnowni.org/petitions/no...
Today, we delivered over 1600 signatures on behalf of our members to Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald at the Department of the Economy demanding that she comes clean on whether NI-based arms companies are providing support to Israel ⬇️
February 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Today, we delivered over 1600 signatures on behalf of our members to Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald at the Department of the Economy demanding that she comes clean on whether NI-based arms companies are providing support to Israel ⬇️
Our campaign is in the Belfast Telegraph today - read more below ⬇️
Public money from Stormont has been going towards planes used by Israel in its bombardment of Gaza, a policy adviser on arms and conflict has warned.
Millions of pounds in Stormont funding going towards fighter jets used in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza
Public money from Stormont has been going towards planes used by Israel in its bombardment of Gaza, a policy adviser on arms and conflict has warned.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our campaign is in the Belfast Telegraph today - read more below ⬇️
Our campaign calling on Stormont to come clean on whether public money going to NI-based arms companies are supplying arms to Israel is in today’s Irish Independent ⬇️
www.independent.ie/irish-news/m...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/m...
Millions of pounds in Stormont funding going towards fighter jets used in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza
Public money from Stormont has been going towards planes used by Israel in its bombardment of Gaza, a policy adviser on arms and conflict has warned.
www.independent.ie
February 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Our campaign calling on Stormont to come clean on whether public money going to NI-based arms companies are supplying arms to Israel is in today’s Irish Independent ⬇️
www.independent.ie/irish-news/m...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/m...