15 Nov, 2023 Vehicle ramming calls into question South Armagh policing reforms The DUP’s lead Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke has said the trend in PSNI vehicles being rammed in South Armagh calls into question the decision to make wholesale reforms to policing in the area and said the PSNI may need to rethink the policing approach in the area.
14 Nov, 2023 Paisley presses for approval for new Cystic Fibrosis drugs North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has again raised the issue of NICE approval for new drugs to treat conditions including Cystic Fibrosis and certain cancers.
14 Nov, 2023 £27million paid to date through Victims Pension Scheme: Pengelly Lagan Valley MLA Emma Little Pengelly has welcomed that £27million has been released to victims and survivors to date through the victims pension scheme. She also said that roll-out of the Victims Pension in Northern Ireland highlights the huge challenges around long-term mental health issues. She was speaking after a meeting with the Executive Office today to discuss its ongoing delivery.
10 Nov, 2023 Campbell – Republican hypocrisy on Braverman DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has said whatever about the real motivations behind the Home Secretary’s comments, the howls of police interference from Sinn Fein and the SDLP ring hollow when we consider how many times politicians in both Parties have sought to influence operational decisions here.
10 Nov, 2023 Stormont Remembers DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP alongside Assembly colleagues laid a wreath on Friday morning in Parliament Buildings to remember those who paid the supreme sacrifice in defence of our nation.
10 Nov, 2023 Dodds – “school pay inequality cannot be sustained” DUP Education Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA has said support staff in schools throughout Northern Ireland deserve a fair pay award. She was commenting as the four unions representing bus drivers, school catering staff, classroom assistants, cleaners and other support workers take strike on Thursday 16 November.
09 Nov, 2023 Robinson - “NI is being short-changed" DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP has welcomed comments from Department of Finance Permanent Secretary Neil Gibson which corroborate our calls for a needs-based formula to fund Northern Ireland.
08 Nov, 2023 Financial package for flooding victims welcome Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart and South Down MLA Diane Forsythe have welcomed confirmation from the Secretary of State that the Government will be providing £15m to support flood recovery schemes in Northern Ireland.
08 Nov, 2023 Paisley presses Minister on veterinary medicines North Antrim MP Ian Paisley met with Food, Farming and Fisheries Minister Mark Spencer today along with the Food Standards Agency in Parliament.
08 Nov, 2023 DUP representatives condemn abuse of poppy seller Upper Bann DUP representatives have condemned the abuse and harassment of a Poppy seller in a Lurgan supermarket.