Ross Hussey MLA, Ulster Unionist Party Policing Board spokesperson, has stated that he supports the ability of the PSNI to have continued access to the tactical use of water cannon in Northern Ireland. Mr Hussey said: "It's...
Tom Elliott MP has said that the development that the National Crime Agency will lead the investigation into allegations made around the sale of NAMA properties in Northern Ireland demonstrates the importance of the Agency...
Ulster Unionist Education Spokesperson, Sandra Overend MLA, has welcomed the decision by the Minister of Education to partially reinstate some of the funding that he had previously cut from the Early Years Fund. Sandra Overend, who...
Ulster Unionist Party Health Spokesperson, Jo-Anne Dobson MLA, has welcomed the launch of a new UK Organ Donor Register. The Upper Bann MLA however has cautioned that whilst this informal approach gladly lays the groundwork...
New Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Neil Somerville, has called for urgent action to address what he describes as 'unacceptable delays' in gaining appointments and necessary surgery for patients suffering from severe orthopaedic medical conditions. Neil said "Over the...
Danny Kinahan MP has responded to the 2015 Summer Budget. Welcoming aspects such as extra money for the NHS and the lowering of Corporation Tax, the South Antrim MP said that more detail was needed...
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson, Adrian Cochrane-Watson MLA, has welcomed the surprise announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that the UK rate of Corporation Tax (CT) is to drop to 18%. Mr Cochrane-Watson said: “This announcement is...
Ulster Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson has warned of the gravity of the situation facing Greece and the Eurozone, as Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras today addressed the European Parliament. Speaking after the debate, Mr Nicholson said: “I...
Ulster Unionist Carrickfergus Councillor, John Stewart, has unreservedly condemned those who erected Nazi flags in the Glenfield Estate in Carrickfergus. Councillor Stewart said: "The Swastika is an image of pure evil that our forefathers fought so bravely...
Councillor Stephen Nicholl, Ulster Unionist Group Leader on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, has welcomed the decision to grant the Freedom of the Borough to 'B' Squadron, North Irish Horse. Councillor Nicholl said:"This honour is...