18 Jul, 2023 Sinn Fein must accept their role in perpetuating sectarianism Foyle MLA Gary Middleton has said there has been a failure of political leadership following another incident of pro-IRA chanting. Footage emerged from a bar in Londonderry during last week's European qualifier match featuring Derry City.
17 Jul, 2023 PSNI must not participate in political activity whilst in uniform The DUP’s lead Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke has welcomed the announcement that PSNI officers and staff will not be permitted to participate in uniform in this year’s Belfast Pride parade.
17 Jul, 2023 Teachers pay gap will widen unless action is taken on NI funding : Dodds DUP Education Spokesperson Diane Dodds has said the pay gap between teachers in Northern Ireland and those in the rest of the UK will continue to widen unless action is taken to review the Barnett Formula and the level of funding received by Northern Ireland.
13 Jul, 2023 bWilson – Treasury must step in to enable wage increase DUP Finance spokesman in Westminster and East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson has welcomed the Government decision to accept the Pay Review Bodies’ recommendations but has warned that unless the Treasury steps in there will not be enough money to pay for the increase in Northern Ireland.
11 Jul, 2023 Comparison between accommodation and intransigence should be highlighted East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has questioned why no media comparison has been drawn between the accommodation on display by band members and Orangemen compared to the intransigence of residents who cannot tolerate their neighbours walking home from church, even for a few minutes.
10 Jul, 2023 Craigyhill bonfire celebrated in Parliamentary motion East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson has tabled a Parliamentary motion congratulating the people of Craigyhill in Larne for their efforts in building the world’s tallest bonfire.
10 Jul, 2023 Must be recognition of need for solid foundations: Sir Jeffrey Commenting on the visit of President Biden to the United Kingdom DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said,
07 Jul, 2023 Caldwell family deserve answers from Police Ombudsman: Campbell East Londonderry MP has said the family of David Caldwell deserve answers from the Police Ombudsman about the investigation into claims that police could have done more to prevent his murder over 20 years ago. Mr Campbell first raised the claims with the Ombudsman in July 2017.
06 Jul, 2023 Inadequate policing budget hindering efforts to keep people safe The DUP’s lead Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke MLA has warned that the continued failure to deliver an adequate budget for policing will see Northern Ireland trailing other regions of the United Kingdom in efforts to tackle crime and keep people safe. On Thursday, a special session of the Policing Board was held to discuss the funding crisis facing the PSNI.
06 Jul, 2023 “Planning System not fit for purpose” Brett DUP Infrastructure Spokesman Phillip Brett has described the publication of this year’s Northern Ireland Planning Statistics as a further indication that the planning system is not fit for purpose.