Why Belfast must never become ''a town called sue'' In all my years of broadcast journalism, I was involved in very few cases of defamation, but those that did emerge, all involved the political classes. Indeed,...
Following the 41st Anniversary of Bloody Friday, one of the worst days of republican violence during the troubles, Ulster Unionist Justice Spokesperson Tom Elliott has called on Gerry Adams to tell the truth about the...
Ulster Unionist Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA has welcomed the birth of the first child of the HRH Duke & Duchess of Cambridge. Commenting he said; “This is brilliant news for William & Kate, and all the Royal...
Ulster Unionist spokesperson for Children and Young People, Sandra Overend, has called on the Office of the First and deputy First Minister to step up their efforts to improve internet safety in Northern Ireland. The Mid...
Ulster Unionist Danny Kinahan has today welcomed the purchase of Belfast International Airport by ADC & HAS Airports Worldwide from Houston, Texas. The South Antrim MLA said; ‘Belfast International is a jewel in the crown of the...
Where is the respect and tolerance for the tradition and culture of those, like himself, who are connected to the Orange Order? Asks Colin McCusker In 1998 I supported the Belfast Agreement and the work of...
Ulster Unionist Assembly Member Sandra Overend has described the latest paint attack on Bellaghy Orange Hall as disgusting, disappointing and hurtful. The attack took place overnight (Friday night/Saturday morning) when sectarian graffiti was scrawled right...
Ulster Unionist Education Spokesperson, Danny Kinahan, has responded to the plans of the Welsh government to begin ‘Wales-only’ GCSE exams in September 2015. The South Antrim MLA, who is also vice chair of the Education Committee at...
Platform Piece by Tom Elliott MLA as published in the Belfast Newsletter today: Following many determinations made in relation to Loyal Order parades, including the recent Twelfth Ardoyne judgement, it is clear that the vast majority...
Following a meeting today with senior PSNI officers, Ulster Unionist Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA, is calling on the Secretary of State to clarify her statement in the House of Commons this week, when Theresa Villiers...