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Image for news article Sinn Fein should call off Padraic Wilson protest - Elliott

General

Sinn Fein should call off Padraic Wilson protest - Elliott

Ulster Unionist Justice Spokesperson, Tom Elliott MLA has called on Sinn Fein not to go ahead with a planned protest in Belfast today calling for the release of Padraic Wilson. Mr Elliott said: “It is disgraceful that...

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Welfare

28,000 are anticipated to lose DLA under new assessment system - Copeland

  Ulster Unionist Welfare spokesperson, Michael Copeland MLA has expressed his concern that some of Northern Ireland’s most vulnerable citizens could be plunged into poverty and destitution under the government reform of disability allowances.  Michael said:  “Under current...

Image for news article Dobson shocked at Motorway murder of Prison Officer

Justice

Dobson shocked at Motorway murder of Prison Officer

  Ulster Unionist MLA Jo-Anne Dobson has expressed her shock at the news that a Prison Officer has been murdered following a gun attack on the motorway between Lurgan and Portadown. Mrs Dobson, who represents Upper Bann...

Image for news article Nesbitt expresses sympathies to family of murdered man

General

Nesbitt expresses sympathies to family of murdered man

The Ulster Unionist Party Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA has expressed his profund condolences to the family of the man murdered on the M1 this morning.  Mike said:  “This is a tragedy for this man`s family. We offer our...

Image for news article Empey meets Villiers to discuss Airport Slots Bill

Economy

Empey meets Villiers to discuss Airport Slots Bill

Ulster Unionist Peer Lord Empey has met the Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers MP, to discuss his Airports (Amendment) Bill. This Bill is designed to give the Government powers to intervene to ensure adequate access...

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