26 Mar, 2025 Spring Statement a missed opportunity to change course - Wilson Reacting to the Chancellor's Spring Statement to the House of Commons, DUP MP Sammy Wilson said:
26 Mar, 2025 Grand Central signage to face Committee scrutiny DUP Infrastructure Spokesperson Deborah Erskine has welcomed agreement by the Infrastructure Committee to look further at the announcement that £145,000 would be spent on Irish language signage within Grand Central Station.
25 Mar, 2025 DfI & Translink must answer questions about Grand Central DUP Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine, who also chairs the Infrastructure Committee, has said the DfI Minister and the Chief Executive of Translink need to front up and answer questions as to why no equality impact assessment was completed in advance of allocating £145,000 to introduce bilingual signage at Grand Central station.
25 Mar, 2025 Forsythe urges Chancellor to prioritise childcare support in Spring Statement DUP MLA Diane Forsythe has urged Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, to use the Spring Statement to the House of Commons tomorrow to increase support for working families to meet the cost of childcare. The South Down representative has written to the Chancellor making the case for an uplift in the tax free allowance for childcare.
25 Mar, 2025 Urgency needed to protect UK internal market: Campbell East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has led a Parliamentary debate calling for a resolution to the problems or bringing plants and seeds into Northern Ireland from the rest of the United Kingdom.
25 Mar, 2025 Minister announces £1500 Support Payment for Voluntary and Community organisations Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a £1500 support payment for Voluntary and Community organisations funded through his department’s Voluntary & Community Division and Community Empowerment Division.
25 Mar, 2025 Secretary of State must stand with Loughgall soldiers: Lockhart Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has challenged the Secretary of State to stand with the SAS soldiers who served in Loughgall as well as Clonoe.
25 Mar, 2025 A milestone for compassion - Forsythe DUP MLA Diane Forsythe has warmly welcomed the Finance Minister’s decision to introduce baby loss certificates in Northern Ireland, calling it a vital step in recognising the profound grief experienced by families.
24 Mar, 2025 Women’s voices must be heard and respected – Martin Speaking after a meeting between Women’s Rights Network Northern Ireland and DUP representatives at Stormont, North Down DUP MLA Peter Martin has said the DUP will continue to be a strong voice for women’s rights and the protection of single-sex spaces.