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Community Constituency Elections Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Ulster Unionist Leader Comments on General Election Announcement

Speaking as the Prime Minister announced the date of a General Election, Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, commented. “The Prime Minister has spoken, the date has been set, the opportunity for a better future is on the horizon. Democracy will now take centre stage and the people will decide our country’s direction […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Welcomes Extension to Seasonal Workers Scheme

The Government’s recent announcement confirming an extension to the Seasonal Workers Scheme has been welcomed by Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart. “The five-year extension is welcome news for agriculture and horticulture in Northern Ireland. Both sectors have been severely impacted by a shortage of labour in recent years. The announcement from DEFRA Secretary of State […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Calls on UK Government to Lower VAT for Hospitality Businesses

Carla Lockhart MP has called on the Westminster Government to lower the VAT rate for hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland. This move, she argues, is crucial to support an industry that is still recovering from the impact of COVID-19 as well as dealing with current economic challenges, leading to growing uncertainty in the sector.. The […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

We Have Fought to Champion Health Needs, Other Parties Must Do Same – Beattie

A week ahead of the proposed Assembly budget vote, Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has highlighted the work he and party colleagues have undertaken to address the cut in Health funding. “As we enter the critical last week before the budget is put before the Assembly, the Ulster Unionist Party continue to […]

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Carla Lockhart MP Presses Government on Rocketing Fuel Costs 

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has highlighted the significant issue of escalating fuel prices in Parliament, focusing on the severe impact these costs have on drivers, particularly in rural areas like Upper Bann. During Treasury question time, the DUP MP urged the Government to tackle the burdensome fuel costs, which have seen a sharp increase […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Twelve Police Officers Assaulted While Arresting One Man In Lurgan

Twelve police officers were assaulted while arresting one man in Lurgan at the weekend – the latest in a series of “shameful attacks” on officers. Officers were responding to a call for assistance to a domestic assault report in the early hours of Saturday, 11th May. While arresting the man on suspicion of common assault, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Teenager Victim of Mugging In Lurgan

Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for witnesses in relation to a report of a robbery which occurred in the Edward Street area of the town in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 11th May. A Police spokesperson said: “It was reported that that a teenage boy had been walking in the area at around […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Two Brothers Sentenced For Incident In Lurgan Last Year Which a 22 Yr Old Woman Was Subjected to Sectarian Abuse

Two brothers have been sentenced for their part in an incident in Lurgan last year during which a 22 year old woman was subjected to sectarian abuse in her home. 35 year old Adrian Douglas was given 10 months in prison with a further 10 month on licence, whilst Alister Douglas (38) was given a […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Crime Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

MP Concerned By Rise In Rural Crime

The DUP’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Westminster spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP is urging farmers to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity in a bid to combat rural crime in Northern Ireland. Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart expressed her concerns at the rising incidence of crime in rural communities. “Criminals are very active in our […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police In Lurgan Appealing for Information and Witnesses Following Attempted Robbery

Police in Lurgan are appealing for information and witnesses following an attempted robbery at commercial premises in the town in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, 5th May. A police spokesman said: “Police received a report that a masked man had entered the business on Gilpinstown Road at around 1.40am and demanded money from staff. “The […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Woman Threatened With Knife In Lurgan Burglary

Police are appealing for information following a reported burglary in Lurgan on Saturday, 4th May.  Inspector Browne said: “It was reported that at around 6.45am a garden hose was put through the letterbox of a property in the Kilvergan Heights area of the town, and the water turned on. “The resident of the property came […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Covid Inquiry Raising More Questions Than Just Dysfunctionality of Executive – Beattie

Mr Beattie said, “Some of the revelations coming out of the COVID inquiry at these early stages are extraordinary and bizarre. Indeed, some of the commentary seems to suggest that a deliberate attempt to isolate and bully the Health Minister was taking shape. The suggestion is that the then Deputy First Minister – Michelle O’Neill […]