A tribunal hears evidence that Peggie’s personal beliefs have “no bearing” on a union decision to refuse support, as part of an employment tribunal claim against the union.

The Belfast Telegraph and Evening Standard both report that the case includes testimony from Norman Provan of the Royal College of Nursing. They describe his evidence being given on the third day of Ms Peggie’s tribunal hearing, which focuses on the union’s actions and the reasons behind its refusal of support.

While both outlets emphasize the tribunal’s consideration of whether Peggie’s beliefs influence the union’s decision, the accounts presented are limited to the shared headline theme and reference to Provan’s testimony. The reporting does not indicate any final ruling in the materials provided, nor does it set out the union’s full rationale or Peggie’s argument beyond the issue of whether beliefs were relevant to the decision.