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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, […]
Commenting on the decision by the British Secretary of State for the North of Ireland to push the timetable for the reformation of the Executive and or Stormont Elections back to January 2024 Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín stated: “It is outrageous that the British Government has suspended the democratic process in the north of Ireland. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Haldane Group have announced a multi-million pound five-year investment strategy to enhance company growth. The family-run business headquartered in Newry plans to invest more than £50m across the business, funded through its own cash generation alongside ongoing support from banking partner, Danske Bank. £17.5m will go towards organic development, while more than £30m is allocated […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sinn Féin MLA and infrastructure spokesperson Cathal Boylan has slammed the increase of fares for morning commuters that is set to be introduced on Monday. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “With the early bird scheme set to be axed on Monday, workers in 15 towns and cities are set to face a 30-75% increase in the […]
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. […]
Speaking from Stormont this afternoon Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O’Neill welcomed the breakthrough between London and Brussels in securing agreement. She said that most people’s minds will now turn to the need to restore the political institutions without delay. Michelle O’Neill said: “I welcome today’s joint announcement from the European Commission President and the British Prime […]
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “We will study what has been released in detail with the attention and careful consideration that it deserves. We will be reflecting on whether the proposals take into consideration the concerns that we have raised and whether it truly provides long-lasting solutions. “Let me be clear. We are not here to […]
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