03 Jul, 2023 EU-UK Parliamentary Assembly reminded of need for consensus DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has reminded the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly that the Belfast Agreement and its successors were based on the support of unionists as well as nationalists.
30 Jun, 2023 Brett welcomes funding extension for ‘dial-a-lift’ service DUP Infrastructure Spokesman Phillip Brett has welcomed conformation of a funding extension for the community transport ‘dial-a-lift’ service.
30 Jun, 2023 Campbell condemns Portrush security alert DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has visited the scene of a security alert in Portrush and condemned those behind the suspicious device.
30 Jun, 2023 Forsythe – Time for Treasury action on childcare DUP spokesperson on Childcare and South Down MLA Diane Forsythe has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer pressing for an increase in the Tax Free Childcare allowance for working families.
29 Jun, 2023 Campbell presses BBC NI on any RTE pay parallels DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has written to recently appointed BBC NI Director Adam Smyth drawing attention to the pay scandal in RTE and asking if there are any similar arrangements in BBC NI.
29 Jun, 2023 Robinson – time for HMT & NIO to recognise Barnett flaw DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP has called on the Government to recognise that regardless of whether the NI Executive is sitting or not, the Barnett Formula fails to provide the funding necessary for our public services.
29 Jun, 2023 Backwards move to bring abortion into classrooms – Lockhart Speaking after a vote in Westminster on NIO proposals to introduce abortion promoting RSE into schools, the DUP’s Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart said this would be a backward move for Northern Ireland.
28 Jun, 2023 Dodds welcomes resolution in QUB marking and assessment boycott DUP Education spokesperson and Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds has welcomed the agreement reached between our Universities and Unions which will enable students to have their papers marked and classification awarded before the end of the summer.
28 Jun, 2023 Parades Commission turning a deaf ear to Orange concerns – Lockhart Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has met with the Parades Commission today, ahead of the annual Portadown District LOL 1 parade from Drumcree Parish Church this Sunday.
28 Jun, 2023 25 years on, obstinance and threat of disorder continues to dictate Drumcree decision – Lockhart Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said it is a ‘sad indictment’ on the interpretation of rights in Northern Ireland, that the annual Drumcree Church Parade by Portadown District LOL 1, scheduled for this Sunday, continues to be blocked by the Parades Commission.