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£100 Home Heating Oil Payment Falls Short of What’s Needed – UUP

Ulster Unionist Party Communities Spokesperson Andy Allen MLA said: “The UK Government’s announcement today of a one-off £100 payment for households who use home heating oil in Northern Ireland, falls short of the level of support needed. Although this is in addition to the previously announced £400 energy bills support scheme payment for electricity bills […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Westminster

£100 Oil Payment ‘Woefully Inadequate!’ – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féín MLA Caoimhe Archibald has described the £100 payment to households relying on home heating oil as ‘woefully inadequate’. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Workers, families and businesses here are struggling with rising energy costs and a cost-of-living emergency. “The latest announcements of support from the British Government once again come with a complete […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP Opposition Proposes 1000 Litres of Oil for Every Home to Deal With Cost of Living Crisis

The SDLP has proposed a radical new scheme designed to support the majority of households in Northern Ireland, which rely on home heating oil, and are facing a shockingly difficult winter of increased prices and cold homes. The scheme would see 1000 litres of home heating oil provided to all domestic consumers across Northern Ireland […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

We Need a Fitting National Tribute to Elizabeth the Faithful – Lockhart

Upper Bann Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has said the outpouring of sorrow at the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is reflective of the love and affection for The Queen, that must be encapsulated in a lasting national tribute to celebrate her historic reign. Carla Lockhart said: “Never before in my lifetime […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Westminster

‘Tories Detached From Reality of Cost-of-Living Emergency!’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has accused the Tories of being ‘detached from reality’ following reports that they are seeking to remove the cap on bonuses for big bankers. The Newry and Armagh MP has said struggling workers, families and businesses need support now with the cost-of-living emergency. Mickey said: “Reports that the Tories are […]

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Community Government Legacy Politics Westminster

Truss Must Bin Legacy Bill of Shame! – Sinn Fein 

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has called on British Prime Minister Liz Truss to bin the flawed Tory legacy ‘bill of shame’ without any further delay.  Speaking at the Time for Truth demonstration in Belfast attended by thousands, the North Belfast MP said:  “The introduction of the Legacy Bill is evidence that the British government […]

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Armagh Climate Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Brady Expresses Regret at Decision to Remove Oak Trees

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has expressed regret at the decision to remove a number of Oak trees at the Greenbank in Newry The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Over the last number of months I have met with a number of concerned residents as well as engineers to assess the situation. “I pressed the […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

Lynas Food Outlet a Welcome Addition to Portadown Retail Offering

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the decision of Lynas Foodservice to open an outlet store in Portadown is another expression of confidence in the town as a good place to do business, and welcomed the creation of 15 jobs as a boost to local employment opportunity. Speaking on a preview visit to the […]

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Agriculture Business Constituency Government International Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

25% Tariff on Steel Products Entering Northern Ireland

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has written to the Chancellor to request that he suspend the 25% tariff on steel products entering Northern Ireland. The tariff is being introduced as a result of the Northern Ireland Protocol, after EU quotas for global imports were exhausted. The DUP MP said: “The impact of this tariff will […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Upper Bann Westminster

New Road Surface Complete for Mulberry Crescent Residents

Local MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the completion of resurfacing in Mulberry Crescent in Banbridge, following engagement with the developer and Roads Service. Commenting, Carla Lockhart said: “It is great to see the new surface throughout Mulberry Crescent, and I know this will make a huge difference to homeowners living in this really nice development. […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Birches Playpark Takes Next Step to Reality

Local MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed submission of a planning application for a new play park at Robinstown in the Birches area. The application was submitted following consultation and approval from the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Commenting, Carla Lockhart said: “With a planning application now submitted, this long standing project has reached another milestone to […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

Improvements for Bocombra and Drumnacanvy Area

Local MP Carla Lockhart and Portadown Councillor Margaret Tinsley have secured a range of improvements in the Bocombra and Drumnacanvy areas of Portadown, further to a number of issues being raised my members of the local community. Updating residents on the works carried out, Carla Lockhart said; “As public representatives both Margaret and I are […]