Ulster Unionist MLA, Sandra Overend, recently met with representatives of the Shankill’s Hope Nursery School to raise awareness of their spectacular achievements in the Help Dora Help Award.Sandra commented: “The Help Dora Help award was...
Ulster Unionist MLA John McCallister has condemned the people responsible for slashing a man across the face in Annalong on Saturday night. The South Down MLA- who is also his Party’s Assembly Group Deputy Leader, said; “Local...
Upper Bann MLA Jo-Anne Dobson has condemned those who left a pipe bomb at the home of a retired police officer in Laurencetown. The Ulster Unionist commented; “Commenting on this development Upper Bann Ulster Unionist MLA Jo-Anne...
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has condemned those who fired shots at a house in Carson Street, Larne in the early evening of 19th October. The East Antrim MLA said: "Guns being brought out and used in...
South Antrim MLA Danny Kinahan today backed PSNI plans for the upcoming Halloween period.Traditionally the weeks surrounding Halloween and half-term breaks, are particularly busy for the PSNI and the Fire and Rescue Services – particularly...
Strangford MLA Mike Nesbitt has welcomed yet further endorsement of UUP economic policy. Speaking following the announcement by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Chloe Smith MP, that Air Passenger Duty from Northern Ireland Airports...
Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has expressed concern that the community in North Antrim is being short-changed in terms of library provision. “Libraries NI will shortly take decisions on the further reduction of Library services but...
Ulster Unionist Peer Lord Empey has welcomed today’s announcement by Chloe Smith MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury that Air Passenger Duty from Northern Ireland airports is to be reduces. Lord Empey said; 'I welcome the...
Ulster Unionist Justice Spokesman, Basil McCrea, has welcomed the cross party support which his Party’s amendment to a DUP motion received in the Assembly today. The DUP tabled a motion centred on the increasing police...
Ulster Unionist Policing Board Member, Ross Hussey MLA has expressed concern at the figures gained by the Northern Ireland Policing Board on the cost of policing parades. The West Tyrone Assembly Member commented; ...
The Ulster Unionist Party has welcomed the announcement that Environment Minister Alex Attwood has agreed to an easement of the restrictions around Slurry Spreading as a response to the recent wet weather. “The spreading of...
The Ulster Unionist Party have responded to proposals from the European Commission on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). “The proposals on CAP which came from Commissioner Ciolos have the potential to result...
The Ulster Unionist Party has shown their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Stormont today. Breast Cancer charities use the month of October to heighten awareness of the disease and to raise money to...
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson,Mike Nesbitt, says Stormont’s latest draft Programme for Government falls far short of what’s required. The Strangford MLA was commenting after a former Presbyterian Moderator, Dr Norman Hamilton, described the draft Programme...
North Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has welcomed the news that the Regional Development Minister has secured funding to begin an early upgrade of the Coleraine to Londonderry rail line. Mr Swann said;“The announcement...
Ulster Unionist Peer Lord Empey has pressed the Government to pursue a vigorous and determined approach to secure compensation from the new Libyan Government for UK victims of the IRA using armaments supplied by the...
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson, Mike Nesbitt, has welcomed the news that the Consumer Council is bringing forward proposals for a new way to regulate energy prices. The Strangford MLA said:“The recent huge hikes in electricity...
Ulster Unionist MLA Sandra Overend has welcomed the announcement that the Department of Finance & Personnel has approved the business case for the Emergency Services Training College at Desertcreat near Cookstown. The Mid-Ulster representative said;“It...
Ulster Unionist MLA Basil McCrea has called for a radical re-think of policy in the fight against fuel laundering, over and above sentencing policy. The Lagan Valley MLA said:“Avoidance of fuel duty involves a huge...
Ulster Unionist Party Leader, Tom Elliott, has welcomed the appointment of Ms Claire Keatinge as the new Commissioner for Older People.He commented:‘On behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party I would welcome this appointment. The Ulster...
Ulster Unionist economy spokesperson, Mike Nesbitt, has welcomed today’s energy efficiency initiative from the NI Executive. “Energy Wise” is intended to influence energy use patterns, through the installation of measures including loft insulation, energy saving...
Ulster Unionist Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy announced the start of a £3.3million roads scheme in Co Armagh. The Minister confirmed that a contractor has been appointed to provide a climbing lane on the A28 Markethill...
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Tom Elliott has welcomed the announcement by Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Owen Paterson that the UK Government will legislate to end the practice of double-jobbing where political parties are currently...
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson, Mike Nesbitt, has welcomed the Secretary of State’s announcement that the devolution of Corporation Tax varying powers to Northern Ireland will now move to the next phase. Speaking as Conservatives gathered for...
During a recent meeting of the Regional Development Committee at Stormont, Roy Beggs MLA highlight to the influential Assembly committee the atrocious average speeds on the Carrickfergus to Belfast A2 which were amongst the worst...
Newry & Armagh MLA, Danny Kennedy has praised the work of the Emergency Services after a fire broke out at a care home in Armagh last night. The Ulster Unionist said; “I must praise the Emergency Services...
Ulster Unionist MLA for Lagan Valley, Basil McCrea, stated in today’s Justice Committee meeting that the age of criminality should be raised to 12 in Northern Ireland. Speaking following the Youth Justice Review which advocated...
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Tom Elliott has challenged Martin McGuinness’s claim that he feels shame at the Enniskillen bombing. Mr Elliott said; “It has been perfectly clear to people in Northern Ireland that Sinn Fein will say...
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy boarded the first of Translink’s 20 new trains to enter passenger service on the Larne Line, today. The £150million New Trains Programme will include the introduction of the new Class 4000 trains...
Ulster Unionist Leader, Tom Elliott, says the current controversy over when Martin McGuinness did or did not leave the IRA highlights the futility of Sinn Fein's call for a Truth Commission. The Deputy First Minister's...