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Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has met with the Chief Executive of Libraries NI to press for work to continue at pace to make the proposed new library in Banbridge a reality. Speaking after the meeting, Carla Lockhart said: “The commitment has been in place for some time that Banbridge will be getting a new […]
Speaking in Lisburn on Thursday evening, TUV leader Jim Allister said any Unionist leader who now or “at some stage” embraces the Windsor Framework would be in flagrant breach of their solemn joint pledge of 28 September 2021. On Ulster Day 2021 all unionist leaders united to pledge:- “affirm our opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol, […]
Speaking after the announcement that Glanbia has sold its Glanbia Cheese mozzarella arm to US firm Leprino Foods Company, DUP MP Carla Lockhart said: “The size of the payment in this sale reflects the economic value of Glanbia Cheese, and the success it has had in recent years. The team in Magheralin have put excellence […]
Following the announcement of a pay offer to NHS staff in England UNISON’s Health Committee in Northern Ireland is now asking the question when will a pay offer be made to health staff here? Meeting today Thursday March 16th in emergency session, UNISON’s Industrial Action planning team is asking if new money, promised by the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said more must be done to cut childcare costs for families and remove barriers to employment. Speaking from Washington today the party’s economy spokesperson renewed calls for a restored Executive to support families with childcare. Conor Murphy said: “Childcare is a huge issue for workers and families and can […]
Upper Bann Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has secured a commitment from the Department for Infrastructure that a resurfacing of Dromore Road, Banbridge, will be undertaken in the forthcoming financial year. Welcoming the news, the DUP representative said: “This road is in urgent need of resurfacing. On a regular basis my office is contacted by […]
Local DUP Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has paid a glowing tribute to the team behind Portadown Heritage Tours, following their week long exhibition showcasing the role of Portadown in the ‘Great War’. Speaking after attending the exhibition, Carla Lockhart said: “The Portadown area has a rich heritage, and the role played by the community […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart visited Hype Tots in Killicomaine last week, to see how this provision is making a difference to local families. Speaking after the visit, the DUP MP said: “It was lovely to call into Hype Tots to see how this service is providing a wonderful space for local families to enjoy, […]
Sinn Féin’s Chris Hazzard MP has welcomed a major new economic report, ‘The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement’ which has outlined the growing success of the all-Ireland economy since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. The South Down MP said: “This new report from the Ibec – Ireland’s largest business […]
As speculation around an agreement between the Government and the European Union on the Northern Ireland Protocol continues, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that the Prime Minister and EU should be in no doubt that unless the seven tests set out by the DUP are met in any new agreement, then Stormont will […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said the potential discovery of Ireland’s biggest prehistoric Bronze Age site in Downpatrick needs an urgent response from government agencies to ensure the rich heritage of the site is not lost forever. The South Down MP contacted various government departments following last night’s revelations from the popular archeological television […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the latest addition to the retail offering in Portadown, with the opening of Bathe Botanicals by local entrepreneur Christine McCaughey, Speaking after calling to see the new business in Portadown town centre, Carla Lockhart said: “Independent retail is the strength of any town centre, and in Portadown, Lurgan, […]
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