18 Oct, 2021 Constituency service must continue, but platforms for hate must be tackled - Lockhart Commenting on the horrific murder of Sir David Amess MP, the DUP’s Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has expressed her shock and sadness at the death of her colleague in the House of Commons. The local representative also said those intent on attacking democracy must not be allowed to curtail the public representation offered by elected representatives. The MP, who has endured years of online hate, also said online platforms must be challenged for their role in facilitating hate.
15 Oct, 2021 Buckley welcomes Infrastructure Minister's retreat on rural planning policy DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley has said the decision by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to withdraw the Planning Advice Note on the Implementation of Strategic Planning Policy on Development in the Countryside is both welcome and necessary.
15 Oct, 2021 Sir Jeffrey sends support to Amess family DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has conveyed his condolences to the family and friends of Sir David Amess following his brutal murder.
15 Oct, 2021 Protocol cheerleaders should now support a better deal for Northern Ireland East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has said that local Protocol cheerleaders told us “no, nay, never” when we first campaigned for a better deal but “despite playing catch up, they should now join us in standing up for everyone in Northern Ireland and getting a better deal for the people who live, work and raise their families here.”
14 Oct, 2021 Sir Jeffrey – “Sefcovic urged to agree a sustainable solution” DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has held virtual discussions with EU Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic on Thursday morning.
13 Oct, 2021 Sir Jeffrey – “Short-term fixes will not solve the problems” DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has described the latest proposals from EU Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic as the EU’s “starting point” but said that on first inspection they would appear to “fall far short of the fundamental change needed”.
13 Oct, 2021 Buchanan urges information on Knockloughrim death DUP Mid Ulster MLA Keith Buchanan has urged anyone with information about the death of a lady in Knockloughrim to speak to the police.
12 Oct, 2021 Sir Jeffrey – “not a time for tinkering around the edges with temporary fixes” DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has said Lord Frost’s speech underscores that if the Protocol is not replaced then Northern Ireland will be condemned to further harm.
12 Oct, 2021 Cameron highlights campaign for anti-fibrotic drugs During Members' statements in the Assembly yesterday, Pam Cameron MLA highlighted the need for greater access to anti-fibrotic drugs, Nintedanib & Pirfenidone, for patients receiving treatment for Pulmonary Fibrosis in Northern Ireland. In May 2021, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) announced a part-review of the guidance would be planned into the appraisal work programme to consider the patient population not currently recommended to receive treatment in the existing guidance.
12 Oct, 2021 Education Minister launches NI100 Art Competition Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen, has launched a NI100 Art Competition for schools across Northern Ireland.