The Ulster Unionist Party’s East Belfast MLA, Andy Allen MBE, has welcomed today’s announcement by the Ministry of Defence that Belfast based Spirit AeroSystems is to design and manufacture a prototype of the UK’s first...
Ulster Unionist leader, Steve Aiken OBE MLA, has stated that all political energy should be focused on making Northern Ireland a better place to live and work rather than a divisive border poll. Mr Aiken said:...
UUP Health spokesperson, Alan Chambers MLA, has described as “pathetic” comments by Sinn Fein MLA Pat Sheehan that suggested military medics providing support to the health service in Northern Ireland might get in the way...
UUP MLA and Vice-Chair of the Executive Office Committee, Doug Beattie MC, has said it is shameful that question marks still remain over funding for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme. Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “It...
“The IRA murders of Sir Norman Stronge and James Stronge were a heinous and callous crime against two defenceless men. They represented all that was good about Northern Ireland as they went about their everyday...
Former Ulster Unionist MEP, Jim Nicholson remembers Sir Norman Stronge and his son James who were murdered by the Provisional IRA on this date 40 years ago. Jim Nicholson said: “I remember Sir Norman Stronge and James...
“They were great people. Sir Norman was a real gentleman, as was his son James. Many a time on the Twelfth of July we stood and talked about everything and anything. When I got a...
The Ulster Unionist Party Leader Steve Aiken OBE MLA has welcomed the inauguration of President Joe Biden and the restoration of effective leadership in the United States. Steve Aiken said: “Today many listened to the words...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Sports Spokesperson, Andy Allen MBE MLA, has responded to the GAA’s assertion that it does not plan to increase its contribution to the cost of redeveloping Casement Park, as unacceptable. Andy Allen...
Health Minister Robin Swann can confirm that a request for military assistance for NI’s health service has been accepted by the Military of Defence. The Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) agreement will see over...