20 Jul, 2023 Secretary of State should spell out spending priorities DUP Communities Spokesperson Diane Forsythe has said the Secretary of State needs to spell out whether a potential £153million spend on Casement Park is a higher priority than schools and hospitals.
20 Jul, 2023 Paisley backs cross-party call on ‘tourist tax’ DUP MP Ian Paisley has joined over 40 parliamentarians to call on the Prime Minister to introduce a comprehensive recovery package for aviation, travel and tourism following the threats posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
19 Jul, 2023 Sir Jeffrey – Unionists want a fair deal DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP and Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP have urged the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to recognise that there is no solid basis for an Executive and Assembly until we have arrangements that safeguard in law NI’s place in the U.K. internal market and our constitutional arrangements are respected.
19 Jul, 2023 Lockhart welcomes PM support for childhood cancer campaign Upper Bann DUP MP Carla Lockhart has secured a commitment from the Prime Minister to work together on improving benefit support for children and families who face a childhood cancer diagnosis.
18 Jul, 2023 Call for change to Child Benefit thresholds Strangford DUP MP Jim Shannon today presented a 10 Minute Rule Bill to Parliament calling for Child Benefit thresholds to be reviewed and to be determined by household income instead of individual income.
18 Jul, 2023 Paisley tables Parliamentary motion celebrating Rory McIlroy success North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has tabled a motion in Parliament congratulating local golfer Rory McIlroy after his victory at the Scottish Open. His victory at the weekend means McIlroy is the only player ever to win the Open Championship, the Irish Open and the Scottish Open.
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.