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TUV Leader Jim Allister has called the potential Protocol deal as unacceptable. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “If this is a Prime Minister who is disinterested in being Prime Minister of a United Kingdom and is prepared to cede sovereignty over law-making to a foreign power then he’s not heading for a deal which […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has urged pig producers across Northern Ireland to be mindful of the upcoming deadline for DAERAs Exceptional Costs Pig Scheme. Applications will close to the scheme on February 21, 2023. Speaking ahead of the deadline, the DUP EFRA Spokesperson said: “The Exceptional Costs Pig Scheme is currently open to applications. […]
Sinn Féin Cllr Keith Haughian has said local community groups are now facing the loss of important jobs and services as a result the British Government failure to replace lost EU funds in full. Cllr Haughian said: “Jobs and services from which thousands in our communities benefit could be lost because if the loss of […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has written to the DEFRA Secretary, Foreign Secretary and Cabinet Office to stress the importance of the Government working with the Northern Ireland egg industry, with a derogation impacting upon egg production due to expire at the end of this month. The DUP EFRA Spokesperson said: “The EU last year […]
SDLP Councillors on Belfast City Council have voted against a proposal to increase the local rate to 7.99% as families across the city struggle with the cost of living crisis. Speaking after tonight’s meeting of Belfast City Council, SDLP Group Leader Dónal Lyons said: “Belfast City Council should not be considering a significant rate hike […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation from the Southern Trust that they are moving forward with plans to provide a new assessment space in the Mandeville Unit in Craigavon Area Hospital for cancer patients. Welcoming the news, the DUP MP said: “For some time I have been engaging with the Trust on […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed the resurfacing of Inn Road, Dollingstown, following representations on behalf of local residents who had expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the road following works by NI Water. The DUP representative said: “Following a major pipe laying project by Northern Ireland Water on Inn Road the reinstated […]
Carla Lockhart MP joined with members and friends of Portadown Independent Methodist Church at their weekly Community Coffee Stop, held each Friday from 10am-12pm at their church hall. Encouraging people to pop along to the event, the Upper Bann Member of Parliament said: “Churches across Upper Bann offer so much to our local community. Here […]
Firefighters across the UK have delivered a decisive mandate for strike action, with 88% voting Yes on a 73% turnout. The strike ballot opened on 5th December and closed on 30th January. Two separate simultaneous ballots, in Northern Ireland and among Control Room staff in the North West of England, also delivered strong results. In Northern Ireland, the result […]
DUP MP for Upper Bann has marked Cervical Cancer Prevention Week by urging women to be aware of the importance of screening, and calling on the Government to increase investment towards ongoing research into the causes and treatment of cervical cancer. Carla Lockhart said: “Like all cancers, cervical cancer is most easily treated if it […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined members of the local community at Rectory Community Café recently, a new initiative to help bring people together in the local area. Commenting after the visit, Carla Lockhart said: “Bringing people together is vital in any community, but that requires volunteers to make it happen in many places. It […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris needs to take responsibility and progress Dáithí’s Law. He was speaking after a meeting between the Secretary of State and the MacGabhann family on Wednesday. South Down MLA Mr McGrath said: “The Secretary of State had the opportunity today to express his full support […]
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