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Horror of IRA Actions Must Never Be Forgotten! – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the horrors inflicted by the IRA must never be forgotten, and that the sacrifice made by the RUC GC must be remembered. The DUP representative made the call following the Memorial Service to mark the 40th anniversary since the murder of Sgt Gordon Wilson, who served in the […]

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‘Never Too Old Club’ The Place To Be

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart joined a joyful group of locals at the ‘Never Too Old Club’, held in Portadown Masonic Hall every Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm. Speaking after visiting the group last week, the DUP MP said: “Across the constituency of Upper Bann we have a fantastic range of groups who hold […]

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Sunak Needs to Proceed Without the DUP – Tóibín

Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called for Rishi Sunak to proceed with the EU Protocol deal without the DUP. An Teachta Tóibín stated: “The DUP achieved just 0.7% of the 2019 Westminster election vote, yet their intransigence has erased the democratic institutions in the north of Ireland, led to political chaos […]

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High Tax Economy Will Drive Investors Away – Lockhart

DUP Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has said the commitment of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to his planned hike in Corporation Tax will cause pain for local companies, and drive investment and employment into the arms of the Irish Republic. The Chancellor is set to hike corporation tax from 19% to 25% in the forthcoming budget, […]

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British Government Needs to Fully Replace Lost EU Funds – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British government to meet its commitment to fully replace lost EU funds.  Speaking after community groups warned of job losses and the loss of vital skills and training services, the Newry and Armagh MP said:  “Recently, the Sinn Féin team met with representatives of the community […]

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New Dropped Kerbs for Banbridge Welcomed by MP

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has said the decision by the Department for Infrastructure to provide an additional three dropped kerbs in various locations in Banbridge will be welcomed by those with mobility issues. Confirming the new locations, the DUP MP said: “Over recent times I have been working with some constituents in Banbridge […]

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Plenty of Sophistry But No Sovereignty Reclaimed!

Speaking in Portadown on Thursday evening, TUV leader Jim Allister challenged the relentless spin that the ‘Windsor Framework’ had fundamentally changed the Protocol. “The irrefutable reality is this, the legal order agreed by the PM under which adjustments can be made to the Protocol expressly prohibits any change to “the essential elements” of the Protocol. So […]

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Ratcliffe Responds to Lord Frost Comments on Protocol Deal

Newry and Armagh TUV representative Keith Ratcliffe has welcomed recent comments from Lord Frost regarding the Windsor Framework. TUV Newry and Armagh spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe said: “Lord Frost’s comments in the Daily Telegraph about the “Windsor Framework” are a welcome dose of reality and a counter to much of the spin of recent days. “As […]

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Newry Chamber Welcomes Deal on Post-Brexit Arrangements

Newry Chamber welcomes the news of a deal on post-Brexit arrangements between the EU and UK Government, entitled the ‘Windsor Framework’. Julie Gibbons, President of Newry Chamber said: “While we are taking time to review the details of the agreement and consider what it means for our members, it is positive news.” “It will greatly […]

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Eastwood: We Must Realise Potential of Dual Market Access

Social Democratic and Labour Party Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said the North must realise the economic potential of dual market access. He was speaking after questioning Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on his Protocol deal in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Mr Eastwood challenged the PM to commit to investing in infrastructure and higher […]

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Date Set for ‘Dáithí’s Law’ to Come Into Effect

From 1 June 2023, all adults in Northern Ireland will be considered potential organ donors unless they choose to opt out or are in an excluded group. The Department of Health has now been able to confirm the date for the introduction of ‘Dáithí’s Law’, following the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Organ and Tissue […]

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Sinn Féin President Calls for Restoration of Executive Without Delay

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has called for the restoration of the northern Executive without delay.Speaking today in the Dáil, Teachta McDonald said: “The announcement yesterday of an agreement by the European Commission and the British Government on the Protocol is very welcome. “The announcement marked the end of negotiations to resolve trading practicalities. […]