The Ulster Unionist Party’s Communities spokesperson, Andy Allen MLA, has warned that proposed pension changes at Westminster highlight the necessity of Northern Ireland being represented by 18 MPs who actually attend Westminster and speak up...
Ulster Unionist Education Spokesperson Rosemary Barton MLA has said that a lack of political leadership at the head of the Department of Education is leading to confusion about the future of schools- particular smaller rural...
The Ulster Unionist Party Leader Robin Swann has urged pro-Union voters to ensure they are registered to vote and to turn out on polling day. Robin Swann said: “The Ulster Unionist Party has a long and...
Ulster Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson has criticised attempts in Dublin and Brussels to include provisions for a future united Ireland in Brexit talks. Mr Nicholson said: “As I made clear to EU negotiator Michel Barnier in the...
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has said the revelation that waiting times in emergency departments have actually marginally improved since the Executive collapsed reveals how ineffectual recent Health Ministers were. Roy Beggs, the Ulster Unionist Party...
Ulster Unionist Peer Lord Empey has said the previous Northern Ireland Executive abdicated its responsibilities in Government. Lord Empey was commenting after he helped progress the Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointments and Regional Rates) Bill. Lord Empey said: “I...
· Absence of an Executive concerning · Government recognise Northern Ireland’s unique needs · We will lobby the Government at every stage of negotiations Ulster Unionist MP Tom Elliott has urged the UK Government to continue to engage...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Fermanagh & South Tyrone MP, Tom Elliott, has highlighted the lack of respect being shown by Sinn Fein’s Northern Ireland leader Michelle O’Neill by her planned attendance at a commemoration of...
Ulster Unionist Education Spokesperson, Rosemary Barton MLA, has warned that the total silence from the Education Department is exacerbating the budget concerns currently being felt by schools across Northern Ireland. Rosemary Barton said: “There is a...
Ulster Unionist Peer Lord Empey has said there will no giving up in the fight for justice for victims of Libyan sponsored terrorism. Lord Empey was commenting after he was forced to abandon his amendment to...