Ulster Unionist Victims spokesperson, Mike Nesbitt, has called for urgent clarification and transparency regarding the decision to cut funding to FAIR, (Families Acting for Innocent Relatives) in south Armagh. The Strangford MLA and former Victims...
Ulster Unionist Party Health spokesperson John McCallister has welcomed the publication of a new dementia strategy for Northern Ireland by the Department of Health, but has expressed his concern at the news that there is...
Ulster Unionist Victims spokesperson, Mike Nesbitt, has questioned the benefit of today’s debate on the murder of Pat Finucane. The SDLP brought forward a motion which goes to the vote tomorrow, but the Strangford MLA...
Ulster Unionist Sports spokesperson Robin Swann has welcomed confirmation that the Olympic Torch Relay Route will cover all 26 Councils in Northern Ireland in June of next year. The North Antrim MLA said; “The London 2012 Olympics...
Ulster Unionist Leader Tom Elliott has congratulated Alasdair McDonnell on being elected as Leader of the SDLP. Mr Elliott said; “I would like to pass on my congratulations to Dr Alasdair McDonnell on his election as Leader...
Ulster Unionist Justice Spokesman Basil McCrea has called for cool heads and rational response to the recent disgraceful attacks on elderly people in their own homes. The Lagan Valley MLA said: “There has been a great deal...
Ulster Unionist MLA Basil McCrea has today talked about youth unemployment as the major challenge for The Executive. The Lagan Valley MLA said;"Northern Ireland has yet to see the impact of the cuts in public...
Ulster Unionist MLA, Michael Copeland, has called upon the Departments at Stormont to ensure that they begin to take into account the inevitable changes that are going to occur in the weather patterns over the...
Ulster Unionist Leader Tom Elliott has led a Party delegation to meet with the Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore. Following the meeting, Mr Elliott said; “We took the opportunity to discuss a range of issues with Eamon Gilmore, including...
Conservative and Unionist MEP, Jim Nicholson, has met with a delegation of representatives from the UK’s dairy industry to brief them on his continued work in Brussels negotiating the Dairy Package. Following the meeting in Belfast...
Ulster Unionist Victims spokesperson, Mike Nesbitt, has called for an end to the agony of the families of the so-called Disappeared. Speaking as families gathered at Parliament Buildings for their annual Prayer Vigil, the Strangford MLA...
Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kinahan has condemned last night’s attack on an 80 year old man near Crumlin, in which he was tied up with cable during a break in at his home. The South Antrim...
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson, Mike Nesbitt, has expressed his disappointment that Firmus Energy have been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority over misleading press and radio claims about their business. The ASA ruled that Firmus...
Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has expressed his contempt for the Coleraine youths who were pictured burning Poppies. The North Antrim MLA said; “As the Nation prepares to mark Remembrance Day and to pause to reflect on...
Ulster Unionist Agriculture spokesperson Jo-Anne Dobson MLA has urged the Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA to scrap the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB). “I am pleased to hear that the Minister has announced a review of...
Ulster Unionist Assembly Member Michael McGimpsey has described tomorrows planned closure of the Belfast City Hospital Accident and Emergency Unit as a betrayal of the people of South Belfast. The planned closure has been described by...
East Belfast MLA, Michael Copeland has called on the public to make sure they are taking all necessary fire prevention precautions in their homes after a man died following a fire in his home in...
Ulster Unionist Mike Nesbitt is highlighting the untold millions Rory McIlory has generated for the Northern Ireland economy with his weekend win at the Shanghai Masters Golf in China. The Strangford MLA said: "We have an...
Elliott congratulates Michael D Higgins Ulster Unionist Leader Tom Elliott has sent his congratulations to Michael D Higgins on his success in the Presidential Election in the Republic of Ireland. Mr Elliott said; "On behalf of...
Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kinahan said that the Planning Service is in urgent need of reform as delays are damaging our economy. Danny previously commented in The Assembly criticising the rushed nature with which The...
At a recent visit to South Eastern Regional College (SERC) North Down Ulster Unionist Leslie Cree MLA met with Kenn Webb, Director and joined him on a tour of the campus. Speaking of his visit Leslie...
Newry & Armagh MLA, Danny Kennedy has welcomed the launch plans by the Department of Social Development for the regeneration of Newry city centre over the next 10 - 15years. The Ulster Unionist commented; “The plans launched...
Ulster Unionist MLA Jo-Anne Dobson has condemned the spate of burglaries which have taken place in the Portadown area. The Upper Bann representative said; “I am absolutely disgusted to learn that twelve burglaries were committed in the...
Ulster Unionist Party leader, Tom Elliott has urged members of the public to support the Poppy Appeal in the run up to Remembrance Sunday. “Ninety years after it was first established the Royal British Legion...
South Antrim MLA Danny Kinahan has expressed his shock after a pupil at Parkhall Primary School brought home a gun he had found in the school playground. The Ulster Unionist commented; “It is extremely worrying...
Ladies and gentlemen, it is common for the media to describe some leadership speeches as ‘the most important’ that the leader has had to make. In this case it would be true, but that is true...
Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has demanded that the BBC drop Jarlath Burns from their GAA coverage following his disgraceful comments at a rally in Dublin in support of Martin McGuinness, in which he praised...
Ulster Unionist Party Leader, Tom Elliott, today moved a motion in the Assembly raising the concerns which the Party has regarding the ‘Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Centre’ which is being proposed for the former...
UUP Environment spokesperson, Danny Kinahan MLA spoke today during an Assembly debate on Car Tax Renewal. The South Antrim Assembly Member said; “Vehicle licensing in Northern Ireland are one of the few powers that has been caught...
Ulster Unionist MLA, Sandra Overend, has expressed her disappointment regarding the recent announcement by Libraries NI. Sandra commented: “While I am pleased that those living in the rural area of Draperstown have received good news in the...