10:26 Government must be clear in commitment to pension triple lock – Dodds DUP Peer Lord Dodds of Duncairn has challenged the Government in the House of Lords to reaffirm its commitment to the long-term future of the triple lock on state pensions.
21 Jan, 2025 DUP will oppose unlimited public funds to assisted suicide legislation DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP will be voting against a money resolution tomorrow in the House of Commons which would give uncapped spending to the development of the assisted suicide legislation.
21 Jan, 2025 Economy Minister must step up on childcare: Forsythe South Down MLA Diane Forsythe has called on the Economy Minister to step up and ensure the Executive Commitment is taken forward by all relevant Ministers and is not left solely to the Minister for Education.
21 Jan, 2025 Assembly reform can’t be an excuse to avoid finding agreement: Shannon Strangford MP Jim Shannon has said that calls to reform the devolved institutions in Northern Ireland should not simply be a cover by parties to exclude others who disagree with them.
20 Jan, 2025 Cllr Darryl Wilson joins the DUP DUP Leader Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP has welcomed Ballymoney Councillor Darryl Wilson into the Democratic Unionist Party in North Antrim.
20 Jan, 2025 Robinson – “Government is wrong on this occasion” DUP Leader Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP has said the Secretary of State’s decision not to activate the Stormont Brake to challenge an updated EU law (Regulation 2024/2865) affecting the labelling of chemicals, is wrong and will lead to additional trade friction for the flow of products between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
17 Jan, 2025 Lockhart highlights the importance of poultry industry mid Avian Influenza Avian influenza has been detected in wild birds in Northern Ireland, this has led to the introduction of a Avian Influenza Prevention Zone for poultry and captive birds. DUP Agriculture spokeswoman in Westminster Carla Lockhart MP has voiced her support for affected farmers and highlighted the critical importance of the poultry industry to the economy and food supply.
17 Jan, 2025 Foot and Mouth restrictions should be based on protecting farmers - not following EU rules Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has questioned why Northern Ireland farms are placed at higher risk of Foot and Mouth Disease. The commercial import to Great Britain of cattle, sheep, pigs, and their products such as meat and dairy has been banned from Germany. However, due to restrictions of the Windsor Framework, the same level of restrictions does not apply for Northern Ireland.
17 Jan, 2025 Campbell Welcomes US Consul to Ballykelly East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has welcomed the US Consulate General to the constituency during a recent visit. The visit included a stop at Seating Matters, a globally renowned family business located just outside Ballykelly, specialising in clinical seating solutions.
17 Jan, 2025 Robinson – H&W supply chain dealt a hammer-blow DUP Leader and East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has said the news of Harland and Wolff ‘s four yards going into administration will be deeply concerning for the local supply chain.