James @jamesgould23
Political & News Reporter at @newsoncool and @newsondowntown for @bauermedia// Email: [email protected] // Leeds United fan Northern Ireland Joined April 2012-
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NEW: @TUVonline/@reformparty_uk GE candidates to be announced in "coming weeks." TUV Leader @JimAllister says it's two years since last rally in Dromore against Protocol & "nothing has changed." With that in mind - Political Reporter @jamesgould23 asks why do they continue.
🚨"We've had stable government, but nobody sees any real difference." 🎤Political Reporter @jamesgould23 speaks to Baroness @CatharineHoey at @TUVonline/ Reform UK rally tonight. ❓️Asked if she thinks events like tonight are losing momentum after restoration of Stormont.
🚨🗣NEW: Ann Widdecombe says she is at @TUVonline/@reformparty_uk rally in Dromore tonight because it is part of "process to save the Union." Political Reporter @jamesgould23 asks what does she think tonight will achieve. She says DUP not solid "in determination for Union."
🚨🎤I asked UK Deputy Leader of Reform Ben Habib if he would apologise for comments he made about migrants drowning in the Channel. He also give me an update about process for selecting candidates in GE.
🚨🎤I asked UK Deputy Leader of Reform Ben Habib if he would apologise for comments he made about migrants drowning in the Channel. He also give me an update about process for selecting candidates in GE.
NEW: Reform UK Deputy Leader @benhabib6 refuses to apologise for comments he made about migrants drowning in the Channel. He did, however, tell Political Reporter @jamesgould23 that he "regrets" giving Julia Hartley-Brewer a "gotcha moment." He gave an update on GE candidates
TUV/Reform UK rally in Dromore👇
TUV/Reform UK rally in Dromore👇
🚨WATCH: @JimAllister, @benhabib6, Ann Widdecombe and Baroness @CatharineHoey take to the stage here in Dromore. A crowd of around 200 cheer with some waving union flags. Political Reporter @jamesgould23 is there.
🚨📍Ann Widdecombe, @benhabib6 Baroness @CatharineHoey arrive at Dromore Orange Hall for a @TUVonline/@reformparty_uk rally. 🎤Our Political Reporter @jamesgould23 is there.
The King will shortly return to public-facing duties👇
🚨NEW: James, it is an outrage. We are preparing for a very hot summer and autumn." @nipsa Deputy General Secretary, Patrick Mulholland speaks to our Political Reporter @jamesgould23 about the anger around fact there will be NO Pay & Grading Review payment to education workers.
🚨🎤I've just spoken to the Health Minister @RobinSwann_MLA. ❗️Will UUP now leave Executive? ❗️Future of health service ❗️Was his ask realistic?
🚨🎤I've just spoken to the Health Minister @RobinSwann_MLA. ❗️Will UUP now leave Executive? ❗️Future of health service ❗️Was his ask realistic?
🚨NEW: "I do feel let down, but it's not about me": Health Minister @RobinSwann_MLA speaks to our Political Reporter @jamesgould23 after the Minister voted against the budget today. He is asked about: Will UUP leave Executive? Future of health service Was his ask realistic?
🚨NEW: @SDLPlive Opposition Leader @MatthewOToole2 says it is "good we have budget agreed," but we still haven't got clear direction on "meaningful prioritisation" of services here. 🎤Political Reporter @jamesgould23 is at Stormont.
📍I was at Stormont Castle after the Executive agreed a budget. 🚨Health Minister Robin Swann was the only one to vote against it.
📍I was at Stormont Castle after the Executive agreed a budget. 🚨Health Minister Robin Swann was the only one to vote against it.
NEW: Swann against budget: "Not sustainable that Health would consume everything available." Fm @moneillsf tells Political Reporter @jamesgould23 she is not "distracted" by Health Minister decision. DFM @little_pengelly - it's disappointing but Executive has to be responsible.
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🚨BUDGET: I have read a letter detailing the "unplanned and potential chaotic change" for Health if current draft budget is agreed today.
🚨BUDGET: I have read a letter detailing the "unplanned and potential chaotic change" for Health if current draft budget is agreed today.
🚨NEW: Our Political Reporter @jamesgould23 has read a letter detailing potential consequences of 2024/25 budget for Health if agreed. - Reduction of 1.1 million hours of domiciliary care. - Reduced funding for enhanced GP services. - Suspension of some vaccination programmes.
🚨🗣Belfast Health Trust industrial action ❗️Social work staff in the Trust will begin industrial action today over a dispute around a sustained "staffing crisis in Family and Childcare services." 🎤@nipsa Deputy General Secretary Patrick Mulholland spoke to @jamesgould23.
🚨"I can't believe NI Assembly won't support @WomensAidNI Federation." CEO Sarah Mason wants funding reinstated that was cut last year. Speaking to Political Reporter @jamesgould23 this morning, it was part of 50 groups & charities calling on Health Minister to restore money.
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210 Followers 5K FollowingNEW: @TUVonline/@reformparty_uk GE candidates to be announced in "coming weeks." TUV Leader @JimAllister says it's two years since last rally in Dromore against Protocol & "nothing has changed." With that in mind - Political Reporter @jamesgould23 asks why do they continue.
🚨"We've had stable government, but nobody sees any real difference." 🎤Political Reporter @jamesgould23 speaks to Baroness @CatharineHoey at @TUVonline/ Reform UK rally tonight. ❓️Asked if she thinks events like tonight are losing momentum after restoration of Stormont.
🚨🗣NEW: Ann Widdecombe says she is at @TUVonline/@reformparty_uk rally in Dromore tonight because it is part of "process to save the Union." Political Reporter @jamesgould23 asks what does she think tonight will achieve. She says DUP not solid "in determination for Union."
@callinCHHparody @jamesgould23 is on the ball as always
NEW: Reform UK Deputy Leader @benhabib6 refuses to apologise for comments he made about migrants drowning in the Channel. He did, however, tell Political Reporter @jamesgould23 that he "regrets" giving Julia Hartley-Brewer a "gotcha moment." He gave an update on GE candidates
🚨WATCH: @JimAllister, @benhabib6, Ann Widdecombe and Baroness @CatharineHoey take to the stage here in Dromore. A crowd of around 200 cheer with some waving union flags. Political Reporter @jamesgould23 is there.
🚨📍Ann Widdecombe, @benhabib6 Baroness @CatharineHoey arrive at Dromore Orange Hall for a @TUVonline/@reformparty_uk rally. 🎤Our Political Reporter @jamesgould23 is there.
🚨NEW: James, it is an outrage. We are preparing for a very hot summer and autumn." @nipsa Deputy General Secretary, Patrick Mulholland speaks to our Political Reporter @jamesgould23 about the anger around fact there will be NO Pay & Grading Review payment to education workers.
🚨NEW: "I do feel let down, but it's not about me": Health Minister @RobinSwann_MLA speaks to our Political Reporter @jamesgould23 after the Minister voted against the budget today. He is asked about: Will UUP leave Executive? Future of health service Was his ask realistic?
🚨NEW: @SDLPlive Opposition Leader @MatthewOToole2 says it is "good we have budget agreed," but we still haven't got clear direction on "meaningful prioritisation" of services here. 🎤Political Reporter @jamesgould23 is at Stormont.
NEW: Swann against budget: "Not sustainable that Health would consume everything available." Fm @moneillsf tells Political Reporter @jamesgould23 she is not "distracted" by Health Minister decision. DFM @little_pengelly - it's disappointing but Executive has to be responsible.
🚨NEW: Our Political Reporter @jamesgould23 has read a letter detailing potential consequences of 2024/25 budget for Health if agreed. - Reduction of 1.1 million hours of domiciliary care. - Reduced funding for enhanced GP services. - Suspension of some vaccination programmes.
🚨🗣Belfast Health Trust industrial action ❗️Social work staff in the Trust will begin industrial action today over a dispute around a sustained "staffing crisis in Family and Childcare services." 🎤@nipsa Deputy General Secretary Patrick Mulholland spoke to @jamesgould23.
🚨"I can't believe NI Assembly won't support @WomensAidNI Federation." CEO Sarah Mason wants funding reinstated that was cut last year. Speaking to Political Reporter @jamesgould23 this morning, it was part of 50 groups & charities calling on Health Minister to restore money.
🏛️ | Well that was quite the day... ✅ Court report ✅ Live reporting ✅ Pieces to camera (Gaeilge & Béarla) ✅ Podcasts (Gaeilge & Béarla) 📰 @BelTel for all the latest on Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson's court appearance #news #newry #reporting #beltel
🚨BREAKING: As Sir Jeffrey Donaldson leaves court a crowd gathers around the car waiting for him. Police take him away towards court and then on second attempt, he gets into the car. Political Reporter @jamesgould23 is there.
🚨NEW: Lady Eleanor Donaldson leaves Newry Magistrates Court. A crowd gathers on the other side of where she gets in the car. Political Reporter @jamesgould23 is there.