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Committed to a green, equal and just Belfast. Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast and former mayor of Belfast.

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Danny Baker MLA
8 months
It is with a heavy & broken heart I write this post. Baby Muireann sadly passed away peacefully in the arms of her mum & dad. On behalf of my family we would like to thank the amazing staff of the RVH & children's hospice. Your kindness & love has helped my brother & Sister
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Danny Baker MLA
6 months
West Belfast stands with Palestine 🇵🇸 Ceasefire now!
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Danny Baker MLA
8 months
My brother & sister laid their daughter to rest this morning, our hearts are so sore. It was only last year we said goodbye to her brother, two beautiful babies who brought so much love to all our hearts. Let me tell you that I love you & think about you all the time ❤️
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Pride of Ireland 👏🥇
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
The sun hasn't stopped shining since Italy beat England. Just saying #1weekanniversary
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
On Saturday he sent me to the bookies, he didn't get a chance to punt his winnings. Dad went peacefully this morning. He is now with mum and we take comfort in that ❤ rest easy Da x
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
We lived it. We understand it. It hurts to watch. #BlackLivesMatter
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Tonight the Sinn Fein proposal for a travel ban has been voted down by the DUP, UUP and Alliance. Only the SDLP voted in favour of the SF proposal. This is failure to act and save lives. They have put the union before health. Shameful
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Born in Belfast I am Irish
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Danny Baker MLA
6 months
Stop the Slaughter We stand with Palestine 🇵🇸 #CeasefireForGazaNOW
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
A city stands with a mother in her fight for truth. #RememberMyNoah
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6 months
We stand with Palestine 🇵🇸
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Alot of outrage and sectarian comments for saying painting kerbstones and flags everyone is an eyesore. It is. I was told if I didnt like move to Dublin or stay in my own area. This is my area, I put flowers in roundabouts, add value to your community not hostility ✌
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
It has been a blast and cannot think of a better setting for our last. Thank you all for the support and of course the amazing Maskeys @PaulMaskeyMP
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Surveillance operations and heavy handed policing at recent funerals and commemorations, but somehow this is ok. Just a pandemic when it suits a narrative I suppose.
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
I am honoured and humbled to have been nominated by Sinn Féin for the position of first citizen of Belfast. I will be the Mayor of all communities I want to thank my family and community for their support, I want to do everyone proud. I wish my mum could see me now. ❤Edna
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Belfast and Ireland saying goodbye to our dear friend.
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
A plan to shoot up a school, primary school children and teachers. Let that sink in They wanted a civil war British involvement in Ireland #UnquietGraves
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Danny Baker MLA
2 years
I’m extremely proud to have been selected as a @sinnfeinireland candidate for West Belfast for the upcoming Assembly election. My objective is to work hard on the ground for the people of West Belfast & the Colin & if elected I will be a champion of our great community.
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
I will be donating my budget as Mayor to foodbanks across Belfast. As Mayor of Belfast, my priority is the citizens. I hope that this will help citizens across the city - from the Colin to the Newtownards Road, from Ardoyne to the Shankill. Together we will overcome #COVID19
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Solidarity with Colin Gaels GAC, their stolen banner placed on a bonfire filled with rubbish and tyres. It really is time for change.
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Let's be honest if Mary Lou McDonald was Taoiseach Ireland would be in stronger position to fight covid19. What we have is Male ego in government failing Ireland.
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Danny Baker MLA
2 years
My mum would have been 80 today & what I would give to hold her right now. Like so many families this year & last has been so hard. My Christmas wish would be for our loved ones to enter our dreams tonight & let us know they are ok ❤ Happy birthday Mum
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
The death of a 13 year boy in London of convid19 with no underlying condition has me very unsettled this morning. Emotions of anger and sadness to know a young boy died alone, his mum couldn't be with him because of convid19. Every life matters
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Tonight we salute those on the frontline risking their lives to better ours. 💙 From the bottom of my heart thank you ❤
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Is anyone else hitting refresh every 30secs for breaking news or just me😳
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
As my first engagement as mayor of Belfast, I joined the picket line in solidarity with the health workers at the royal. Last month Belfast city council passed a motion in support of the health workers. Our health workers have my absolute support as mayor of Belfast.
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
I took the decision this evening to propose that Belfast postpones our St. Patrick Day parade As Mayor of Belfast, I believe that there is an obligation on me to protect the health & well-being of citizens I believe that this decision, however unfortunate, is in public interest
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Just a little reminder to some politicians, Belfast is in Ireland. I am Irish also. ✌
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
As first citizen I will write to all major shopping retailers to ask them to consider dedicating a time slot of opening for elderly/vulnerable citizens only. Iceland will be taking such measures in the kennedy centre. We can work together and do our best to tackle convid19
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Danny Baker MLA
5 years
I was so lucky to have you as my mother and friend, it's not goodbye, until we meet again mum ❤
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
To every young nationalist, unionist, republican and loyalist your brothers and sisters across the divide are not your enemy. Support the GFA and work towards removing the walls of separation. When you know our history you will find we have more in common. Peace
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Last night DUP couldn't support a motion on climate change act. They want to march British armed forces through Belfast as a celebration. They took offence to a SF motion for having the words North of Ireland. Irish language was once again blocked. Progressive??
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Maybe it is time for the BBC and the biggest show in the country to dedicate a programme to Noah. A mother needs the truth.
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
"The laughter of our children"
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Danny Baker MLA
2 years
I told my daughter Mia, that no matter what happens with transfer test, her result is only a comma in her life story not a full stop. The transfer tests need to be scrapped. Thinking of all the kids, parents & teachers as we wait on the results of the transfer test tomorrow.
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Danny Baker MLA
8 months
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Joe Baker
8 months
Our beautiful little warrior Muireann sadly passed away this morning. She was loved so much by all her family. We really want to thank our family and friends, all the staff of the RVH and Childrens Hospice who made our precious time with Muireann even more magical ❤️ @81leeanne
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Now the world knows
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
70% of all new cases in the north is the new variant of covid19. Political parties would not stand with SF and impose a travel ban before Christmas. Partition has allowed covid19 to run rampant. We are an island and never once acted like it. We have paid a heavy price
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
An image of Noah Donohoe on the big screen at Féile Music Night in the Falls Park tonight. #RememberMyNoah
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Those who hate offer nothing to society. Belfast is a diverse and vibrant city. End Racism now
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
This is leadership folks
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Belfast Sinn Féin
3 years
Sinn Féin and community activists removing a barricade from the Springfield Road. We would appeal to the young people to please leave the area and for parents to contact their children. There can be no repeat of last nights event, the people of our community deserve better.
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Tonight in Twinbrook a child was missing, our community responded in a way I have never witnessed before. Families came out and joined the search, doing so safely within their family units and keeping distance from others. Thankfully the child was found safe and well ❤
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Danny Baker MLA
1 year
Thank you to every single person who voted for Sinn Féin in the Colin. We now have 5 councillors working hard for you. So proud & emotional ❤️
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
When you enter streets like this you are not there to protect. We lived it
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Grown men on the streets tonight. Who did the the DUP, NIO and British government meet recently?
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Wee message for all the kids getting their transfer results tomorrow, the first citizen did ok and I didnt get my 11 plus.
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Those who attack the Irish language and GAA must be insecure about their own identity. I am a proud father of 3 Irish speaking, GAA kids. I bring them up to respect everyone. I work for their futures and also the future of every child. Teach love, not hate.
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
They fear strong women and Mary Lou is paving the way for everyone. A leader and a role model ✌
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
With just over 2 weeks left as the Mayor of Belfast I want to thank everyone for their commitment in the fight against covid19. As a council and as a city we made hard decisions at the right time and the work done by the chief executive and her staff has saved lives. Stay safe
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Folks just watch this video, my heart is in my mouth.. please please we need action @deptinfra
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
We all have a story to tell and we should tell it. Our childhoods were not normal because of partition and that was the point of my tweet yesterday. I found out there was no santa because a soldier deliberately threw our presents from the attic down the landing and laughed.
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
My last engagement serving this city and today was special. Rossa cycled round the falls park for 4 weeks raising over 2,500k for the hospice. Amazing young man and this is what West Belfast is all about. ❤
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
And that's a wrap folks. It has been an honour.
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Danny Baker MLA
5 years
I genuinely believe if your show was around in 97/98 we would not have the Good Friday Agreement.
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Stephen Nolan
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We have been working today on tomorrow morning’s Nolan Ulster Radio Show. The lead story will be uncomfortable , difficult and yet thought provoking radio. 9am.
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Danny Baker MLA
5 years
Massive thank you to everyone who voted for Sinn Féin and all our activists, families and candidates for their tireless hard work. Delivering for our communities while bringing rights and equality to the heart of council. #LE19
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Leo said it this is the calm before the storm. W.H.O says test now Ireland has been and increasing but us in the north- no testing, schools open and even McDonalds has closed sit in. Why are parties not demanding better? WHY WHY Partition is going to cost extra lives and jobs.
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
It is not the smell of burnt wood or tyres in Belfast this morning, but the smell of frys 😎. Well done all
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
I doubt anyone would be shocked at racism with the British establishment. No blacks No dogs No Irish It was at the core of Brexit.
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Michelle along with many others have shown true leadership however behind all of this is a person. A daughter, a mother, a human being doing her best doing a time no one ever believed we would witness. Tonight I am proud of my friend and leader. ❤
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
When this is all said and done we must do things differently, fair pay for a fair days work. No more millions being made off the back of minimum wage workers and no more zero hour contracts. It wasnt too long ago the suits called those who are on the frontline unskilled workers
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Honoured to be the big bros best man. A day of celebration for us all after a few sad years as a family ❤
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Delighted to have met Michel Barnier and personally thank him for all his hard work in protecting the Good Friday Agreement. The selfishness of Brexit poses a risk to all of Ireland.
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
In 1 week there have been threats and protests 👇 * To human beings staying in a hotel * To 3/4 y.o's going to Irish nursery * To a catholic family 2021 there should be NO such thing as a no-go areas. It is shameful. Time to deliver change
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
I am heartbroken by the news of a child being found dead in Twinbrook. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
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5 months
Great news this morning, Aaron has been found and is safe & well. Thank you all for sharing ❤️
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
They never came here to protect. They came to restore the status quo of that time and did so with brutality. Carol Anne Kelly was a child murdered by the British army, no one has ever been held accountable.
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Let's not blame schools in 2 weeks time if there is a spike in the R rate.
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Danny Baker MLA
2 years
I’m currently on the Stewartstown Road with Youth Providers & Community Reps appealing to young people to go home ⬇️
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Flags have appeared all over Belfast, 3 to a lamppost in many places. Shared spaces have seen a significant rise in kerb painting and flags. This is not about anything other than intimidation. PSNI and DFI have failed to act
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Danny Baker MLA
10 months
Getting cuddles with my beautiful niece, Muireann was born with Edwards Syndrome like her brother Enda. Every minute with her is so precious ❤️
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
I will be taking a break from Twitter but can I ask those who have been very active to remember every single MLA and Minister is a human being. They are not lazy or useless, they are worried for their families and businesses also. These are most difficult times for everyone.
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
I can't imagine the pain of losing a child. I send my support to the family and friends of Noah. A mother needs the truth 💙 #RememberMyNoah
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
We will put together 100 parcels for our elderly and most vulnerable this morning. We use media not for applause but to raise awareness and let those who may need us that help is there. Leaders lead
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
They are killing men, women and children. No longer can the world look away... solidarity with Palestine
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Danny Baker MLA
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You can be 100% British in a united Ireland. You can be 100% anything as long as it is a fair and equal society. Let's build this together #32
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Sinn Féin is the biggest party in the executive. That is a little bit of history this morning. The phrase nothing will ever change here, no longer complies.
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
One year ago today, unbelievable experience. It was a short spell but one I am so grateful for, I learnt so much. A boy from Twinbrook who didnt even have a suit until the night before this picture 😎
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
SF and community reps are putting themselves at risk to protect the peace line this evening. I appeal to everyone to go home this behaviour and destruction only hurts our communities. Families living here deserve peace.
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Helping as many as possible today from elderly at home to nursing homes. I stopped by to see my friends of Brooklands and the outside disco was in full flow. It may be scary times but we are facing ot as a community. Stay safe
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Once again the self proclaimed progressive parties of the Alliance and Greens vote against the Irish Language in BCC. It is wearing thin, we deserve equality.
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
I am really enjoying doing the pic of my week and this one steals the show ❤
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Tomorrow we lay Josie to rest, I don't know were to begin with my thanks, from the nurses who cared for both our parents to the kind businesses who keep us all fed. The love and generosity shown to my family over the past week has been truly humbling.
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Tomorrow night RTE will air the story of Holy Cross primary school. A shameful event from our recent history. Our past has always been about civil rights. One community dominating another, power given and never earned. We lived it. We understand it.
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
The new strain of covid19 is out of control in Britain. Countries are banning travel from Britain, this is time for leadership. Act fast Act as an Island All Ireland approach
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
I called to the home of Teddy Dickson to wish him a happy 100th birthday. Teddy fought in WW2 and was part of the infantry that liberated Dachau concentration camp.
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Danny Baker MLA
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1 year since we said our final goodbye, it has been a blink of an eye mum. I miss you everyday, I would love nothing more than one more cup of tea with you. I know nothing stays the same but that doesn't stop me wishing. Until we meet again. Love you ❤
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Danny Baker MLA
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Staying in is the new going out Love doing these with my wee chic @PaulMaskeyMP
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Danny Baker MLA
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But you can swear allegiance to a queen.
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You can't eat a flag.
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Danny Baker MLA
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Our 1st concert together & could not have picked a better one, excitement building for @KNEECAPCEOL 😎
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Danny Baker MLA
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A mothers love will uncover the truth. Noah's Army #RememberMyNoah
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From Colin to City hall we line the road in solidarity. We stand with Palestine 🇵🇸
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
Boris will send everyone a letter at a cost of nearly 6m. We need widespread testing not a PR stunt
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Round up of this weeks events. Masked criminals go unchecked by police. Staff removed from ports under political direction. Victim of a massacre arrested by heavy handed police Repulsive language from DUP Normal society?
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Danny Baker MLA
2 years
My daughter is many things funny, smart & beautiful to name a few. She has worked so hard & wanted to sit the transfer test. Best of luck to every child today, I wish it wasn't this way. Remember today that you are all amazing and no test will define you or your future ❤
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Danny Baker MLA
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Last night was special in the Falls park, kids had a great time & @FeileBelfast is spoiling them. 😎 Thank you
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Danny Baker MLA
4 years
The past number of months in Belfast, protests/banners outside playing fields over GAA being played and clothing. Attacks and threats on a newly formed GAA club. Like Languages, sport is not suspicious or contentious. Time to call it out not appease those who hate.
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Danny Baker MLA
3 years
Beautiful to see city hall illuminated this evening for ovarian cancer awareness. Thinking of my mum x 💙
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Danny Baker MLA
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They only ever created slaves.
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