Ulster Unionist Leader, Robin Swann MLA, has stated that the Government must not facilitate any side deals as part of the ‘talks process’. Robin Swann MLA said: “In light of the Secretary of State`s statement on Monday...
Ulster Unionist Party Chief Whip, Steve Aiken OBE MLA, has stated that Northern Ireland is heading towards direct rule unless something dramatically changes within the next 24 hours. Steve Aiken OBE MLA said: “It is very clear...
In response to a poster being erected by Sinn Fein at the Cenotaph in Omagh for the second time in two years, Ulster Unionist Councillor Chris Smyth has called on Sinn Fein to remove its...
Ulster Unionist Party Chief Whip, Steve Aiken OBE MLA, has stated that Gerry Adams is attempting to create a narrative of blame to cover up his own failings. Steve Aiken OBE MLA said: “Gerry Adams, in his...
Following the Second Reading of his Asset Freezing (Compensation) Bill in the House of Lords today, UUP Peer, Lord Empey, said: “I am mildly encouraged by the Government's response to the Bill. It was clear...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Chief Whip, Steve Aiken MLA, has rejected comments by Leo Varadkar in which the Taoiseach used the phrase ‘Finest Hour’ to describe De Valera’s efforts to keep the Republic neutral in...
Ulster Unionist Health Spokesperson, Roy Beggs MLA, has warned that the Northern Ireland health service is lurching towards a major winter pressures crisis. The latest publication of the emergency care waiting times has revealed that...
Lord Empey’s Asset Freezing (Compensation) Bill will have its Second Reading tomorrow (27 October 2017) in the House of Lords. The Bill seeks to use Gaddafi assets frozen in the United Kingdom to compensate victims...
Steve Aiken OBE MLA, Ulster Unionist Finance spokesperson, has stated that the announcements of a proposal by Schlumberger to close their plant in Newtownabbey and further job losses at Bombardier should be a warning to...
Ulster Unionist MLA for East Belfast, Andy Allen, and Economy spokesperson, Alan Chambers MLA, have said that further Bombardier job losses underlines the need for political stability in Northern Ireland. Andy Allen MLA said: “I am disappointed...