Ulster Unionist Party MLA’s and Councillors have recently met with fishing representatives at both Portavogie and Kilkeel to listen to their concerns for the future of the local fishing industry. Responding to the Conservative Party’s...
Following the recent confirmation by the European Commission that only three EU Member States - Sweden, Luxembourg and the UK - are already compliant with the sow stall ban that will enter into force on...
The Ulster Unionist Party has elected Mr Jeff Dudgeon as its new Chair in South Belfast on Wednesday night. Speaking after the election, South Belfast MLA Michael McGimpsey said: “I am very pleased to welcome Jeff...
UUP leader Tom Elliott is taking part in The Impartial Reporter's Twitter Q&A tomorrow (Friday) from 12.00pm. This is a unique opportunity for you to be in control, to ask your burning question, and get a...
Ulster Unionist MEP, Jim Nicholson, has said that gathering and sharing information is “vital” for effectively tackling the Schmallenberg virus (SBV). In a statement Mr. Nicholson said: “This week the EU’s food watchdog, the European Food...
Ulster Unionist Policing Board representative Ross Hussey MLA has demanded answers following the news that a female police officer lost a mobile phone containing hundreds of photographs and details of PSNI operations, and that the...
Danny Kinahan, the Ulster Unionist MLA for South Antrim, today praised the efforts of Belfast International Airport in handling the incident which occurred in relation to a Thomas Cook flight on Tuesday. Mr Kinahan said: “I share...
UUP Policing Board member Ross Hussey has highlighted the importance of raising this awareness of the “modern day slavery” in Northern Ireland. Speaking during a debate on human trafficking Ross said: “Human trafficking is modern day slavery....
Ulster Unionist Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy is open to improving the process for adopting roads in new housing developments.In the Assembly today the Minster welcomed the opportunity to debate the issue of surety bonds,...
Ulster Unionist Leader MLA has expressed his surprise at the lack of coverage of the 21 gun salute at Hillsborough Castle yesterday to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the Throne. Mr Elliott...