Ulster Unionist MLA Mike Nesbitt has expressed his surprise at Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster’s claim on the BBC that she had “no role or input into any of the discussions or granting of licences” in...
Ulster Unionist MLA Michael Copeland has urged the public to make sure their homes are properly secured after a car was stolen during a creeper burglary in east Belfast.The east Belfast MLA commented: “I urge the...
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Tom Elliott and his Party’s Policing Board member Ross Hussey have met with the Chief Constable to discuss a range of issues. Mr Elliott said; “We took the opportunity to discuss...
Ulster Unionist MLA, Sandra Overend, member of the Employment & Learning Committee welcomed the presentation and report by the Employers for Childcare Charitable Group to the DEL committee today. The presentation highlighted their affordable childcare...
Ulster Unionist Health spokesperson, John McCallister has called on the Health Minister to ensure community meals are protected.The South Down MLA commented:“Community meals are a vital service that many older people in Northern Ireland depend...
Ulster Unionist MLA Michael Copeland has demanded curbs of the amount of money spent on legal aid in Northern Ireland. The East Belfast MLA, who represents his Party on the Public Accounts Committee, was speaking following...
North Down Ulster Unionist Leslie Cree MLA highlights Northern Ireland Tourist Board funding for North Down.The MLA explained “In a recent NITB ‘Financially Assisted Projects Report’ sent to me I am pleased to highlight that...
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson, Mike Nesbitt, has expressed on-going concern that the Short Term Employment Scheme (now called the Jobs Fund) has created so few jobs in the Small and Medium Sized Enterprise sector of...
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson, Mike Nesbitt, has called for a strategic approach to the sale of the army bases gifted to the NI Executive. The Strangford MLA was reacting to today’s criticism of the Office...
Ulster Unionist sports spokesperson, Robin Swann has welcomed the commitment by the Finance Minister to review the current rate relief afforded to amateur sports clubs in Northern Ireland. The North Antrim MLA said: “Currently the level of...
Ulster Unionist Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the opening of a new bus lane on the Shankill Road in Belfast. The Minister said:”This new bus lane will save time for bus passengers during their...
Ulster Unionist Leader Tom Elliott has given his Party’s reaction to the publication of the draft Programme for Government. Mr Elliott said;“The Ulster Unionist Party was foremost in calling for the agreed Programme for Government....
UUP Culture, Arts and Leisure spokesperson, Robin Swann has welcomed the publication of the Draft Programme for Government. But he expressed caution and concern at some of the commitments outlines in the document. The North Antrim...
Ulster Unionist Party Health spokesperson, John McCallister has welcomed the publication of the Draft Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland, in particular the section which details the achievements and projects that are underway in the Health...
Upper Bann MLA, Jo-Anne Dobson has said she is “appalled” to have learnt that a young girl was sexually assault in Banbridge on Tuesday evening. The Ulster Unionist commented; “I was absolutely sickened and appalled...
North Antrim MLA, Robin Swann has condemned those who carried out robberies in the Coleraine and Ballymena areas.The Ulster Unionist commented:“These robberies are a blow to local community. Many will be angry that businesses that...
Ulster Unionist economy spokesperson, Mike Nesbitt has commented on the latest unemployment figures. The Strangford MLA said;“Once again we are faced with depressing prospect of an increase in Northern Ireland’s unemployment statistics. The latest figures...
Ulster Unionist MLA Basil McCrea has responded to the news that youth unemployment levels in Northern Ireland have risen to record levels so that almost one in five 18 to 24 year olds are unable...
Ulster Unionist Party leader, Tom Elliott has called on the Department of Education to review their practice of printing transfer application forms in both English and Irish after it was revealed that only 20 people...
Ulster Unionist Leader Tom Elliott has responded to Peter Robinson’s threat to resign if the Justice Minister David Ford attempts to change the emblems of the Northern Ireland Prison Service. Mr Elliott said; “People could be forgiven...
Ulster Unionist Sandra Overend has called for action to address the under-representation of Protestant students at Northern Ireland’s universities. The Mid-Ulster representative, who is also one of her Party’s representatives on the Employment & Learning committee...
North Down Ulster Unionist MLA Leslie Cree, as part of a North /South Parliamentary Group delegation recently attended a meeting in Dublin to discuss the EU Common Fisheries Policy. Mr Cree can confirm that some very...
The Ulster Unionist Party have forward a motion to the Assembly calling for a ban on smoking in cars carrying passengers under the age of 16. The challenge is being put to the Health Minister by...
Ulster Unionist MLA, Sandra Overend, recently attended the 'Future Students of Business Awards' event in the Waterfront Hall.This prestigious event was hosted by the Federation of Small Businesses & Colleges NI and served to mark...
Ulster Unionist Peer, Lord Empey will bring forward a debate at the House of Lord’s Grand Committee on Tuesday 15th November. The motion is: 'To ask HMG what plans they have for improving transport links between...
Ulster Unionist MLA for Upper Bann, Jo-Anne Dobson, has highlighted the lack of coherence from Sinn Fein on Education. The Education Committee member commented: ‘Since devolution occurred and the first Assembly was elected here in Northern Ireland...
Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kinahan has today urged householders, landowners and landlords to address the issue of high hedges before legislation comes into effect formally next year. He urged those with complaints to do everything in their power...
Ulster Unionist MLA Michael Copeland has expressed his sadness that the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Niall Ó Donnghaile has declined to attend the wreath laying at the cenotaph at Belfast City Hall this Sunday.The East...
Conservative and Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson has questioned the method used by SEUPB to investigate EU funding received by Markethill based victims’ group FAIR. In a statement Mr. Nicholson said: “I have been seriously concerned about...
Ulster Unionist Justice spokesperson Basil McCrea has commented on the role played by both Alliance and the DUP in the Assembly Committee which is examining how the Justice Minister should be appointed in future. The Lagan...