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Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation that planning approval has been granted for the transformation of the former Coach Nightclub in Banbridge, which will be led by Grace Generation Church. Commenting, Carla Lockhart said: “The church family at Grace Generation church has such a passion for the people of Banbridge and the […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard said the Tory party chaos and their actions in Westminster demonstrates they are an untrustworthy partner in Ireland and internationally. Speaking at Westminster, the South Down MP said: “The actions of the Tory party in Westminster have demonstrated they are an untrustworthy partner in Ireland and internationally. “The internal Tory […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has called on the British government to take action on ‘scandalous profiteering’ by energy companies who are making a fortune, while ordinary workers and families are struggling to pay their bills. The North Belfast MP said: “It’s unacceptable that profits lifted by big energy corporations can go through the roof […]
Commenting on the passing of former Upper Bann Member of Parliament, Lord Trimble, Carla Lockhart MP said: “First and foremost this is a great loss to Lady Trimble, and their children Richard, Vicky, Nicholas and Sarah, and the wider family circle. The loss of one’s life partner, and a parent, is a pain that is […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has questioned whether recent reductions in wholesale fuel prices have been passed on to motorists and said that steps must be taken to ensure a transparent and fair pricing system is in place. The DUP MP said, “The price of fuel is crippling many households across Northern Ireland. Because of […]
Lord David Trimble has sadly passed away. The giant of Northern Ireland politics was a Noble prize winner for his work on the Good Friday Agreement. He will be fondly remembered by his family, friends and colleagues. The Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA has paid tribute to Lord Trimble. Doug Beattie […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the incoming British government must make the restoration of the Assembly and Executive a priority and called on the DUP to ‘end its boycott’ of democratic institutions and get back to work. The finance minister and infrastructure minister John O’Dowd are attending a meeting of the British-Irish Council […]
Newry Chamber today outlined the organisation’s concerns regarding the spiralling ‘Cost of Living’ Crisis, which is severely impacting businesses, as well as individuals and families. The Chamber is calling for Government intervention and will be embarking on a series of engagements with local MPs and MLAs to appeal for action. Julie Gibbons, President of Newry […]
Upper Bann DUP MP Carla Lockhart has called on Robin Swann, the Northern Ireland Executive Health Minister, to look again at the mileage rate being paid to domiciliary care workers and community nursing teams, following his announcement of a small increase in mileage rates for mileage above 3500 miles. Mrs Lockhart had raised the issue […]
Speaking at a Conference in Brownlow House, Lurgan on the Government’s Legacy Bill, TUV leader Jim Allister described the Bill as a shameless charter for the abandonment of justice and the pursuit of justice. “50 years on from a Conservative Government removing Stormont as a sop to republicans, another such government snatches from the victims […]
Aontú education spokesperson and Representative Gemma Brolly has reacted to the announcement of a 1.9-million-pound investment to encourage schools to transition to an integrated model. Brolly said “Just last week we learned of the exclusion of two of the main education sector bodies from a NIO conference on the topic of inclusion and the future […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the hosting of the World Sheepdog Trials at Gill Hall this September will bring huge benefits for local tourism and hospitality providers, with over 50,000 people expected to attend. This week the DUP MP hosted a meeting between some of the organisers and DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA. […]
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