Ulster Unionist Party spokesperson for the economy, Sandra Overend MLA, has welcomed the reduction in the unemployment rate in Northern Ireland, but has warned about a growing trend of rising youth unemployment. The Mid-Ulster MLA said, “I...
Ulster Unionist Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA has responded to the speech made this morning by the Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers, “Moving politics forward”. Mr Nesbitt said; “I welcome the Secretary of State’s comments regarding the need...
The Ulster Unionist Council Candidates for Newry, Mourne & Down Council have nominated today for the 2014 Local Government Election. Ulster Unionist Party Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA said: “I was delighted to the join the Newry, Mourne...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Tom Elliott, along with party colleagues Councillor Robert Mulligan and Councillor Neil Somerville, have today met with management of Fivemiletown Creamery to highlight their concerns over...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s West Tyrone MLA Ross Hussey has praised the Police for their actions outside Fintona last night, which resulted in two arrests and the intervention of Army Technical Officers. Mr Hussey said: “I would...
Transport Minister, Danny Kennedy has urged the public to use public transport to ensure they have the best view of the Giro d’Italia race.The prestigious race which will come to Northern Ireland on 9 May...
Danny Kinahan, the Ulster Unionist Party’s education spokesman has said he fears the Shared Education Campuses Programme could turn out to be a token gesture which will not lead to a single education system in...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s West Tyrone MLA Ross Hussey has expressed his heartfelt desire that the victims of the 1998 Omagh bomb receive justice. Mr Hussey said: “I welcome the fact that the Police investigation into the...
Following wanton violence in the Woodburn area of Carrickfergus last night, East Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has called for calm, respect for the rule of law and support for the Police. Mr Beggs said; “Setting...
Doug Beattie MC will be standing as a candidate for the Ulster Unionist Party, alongside Arnold Hatch, in the Portadown District Electoral Area in the forthcoming super-council elections on 22 May 2014. Mr Beattie said: “I look...