Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “The latest anti-Brexit scare story – eagerly promoted by the BBC – that the lights could go out in a ‘No Deal’ scenario, highlights, for me, the folly of a Single Electricity Market whose Dublin controlled model ran down generating capacity in Northern Ireland and had no interest in… Continue reading Latest anti-Brexit scaremongering
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Dark Hedges Road Death
Statement by Jim Allister MLA, TUV North Antrim: “I was saddened to learn of the death of Mr Michael Munro, an American tourist, yesterday evening as a result of traffic collision on the Gracehill Road in Armoy. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family circle and friends at this time. “This section of… Continue reading Dark Hedges Road Death
Allister Welcomes Settlement Against Ulster Provincial Boxing Council
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Having taken a keen interest in how the sport of boxing operates in Northern Ireland for a number of years this ruling comes as no surprise. “In 2012 I secured the backing of the Northern Ireland Assembly for the formation of a Northern Ireland Amateur Boxing Association having been… Continue reading Allister Welcomes Settlement Against Ulster Provincial Boxing Council
Recall Petition
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “I, of course, accept the outcome of the Recall Petition in North Antrim. Whereas points can be made about the lack of signing centres (only 3 compared to 51 polling stations in an election), the result is the result. “My hope is that Ian Paisley will learn from this… Continue reading Recall Petition
Republicans extend their hate fest
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “Another day, another attack on an Orange Hall. The latest attack on an Orange Hall in North Antrim, this time at Duneany Road, Glarryford, is a further manifestation of the irrepressible hatred of all things British by republican elements. “Not satisfied with its relentless campaign against the Orange Hall… Continue reading Republicans extend their hate fest
Desecration at Narrow Water
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “Today’s despicable desecration at Narrow Water not only demands vigorous police action to identify the loathsome culprits, which Cliftonville FC must assist, but if and when they are identified then Cliftonville FC must publicly commit to banning them from all future games at their ground. “It will be a… Continue reading Desecration at Narrow Water
Time to come clean on who profited from Council contributions to DUP – Paisley dinner
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “The question crying out to be answered, arising from the revelation that a second council paid £1500 for a table at a DUP associated dinner, is where did the profits from this dinner go, profits to which ratepayers contributed by paying £3000 to the hotel for the cost of… Continue reading Time to come clean on who profited from Council contributions to DUP – Paisley dinner
PSNI Disproportionate Response to E Belfast Bonfire Contrasted with Londonderry Softly Softly Approach
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “More than two months after writing to the PSNI about the issue they have conceded to me that the scale of the police operations in East Belfast to deal with bonfires was “broadly as described” in a letter in which I challenged them on the issue. They have also… Continue reading PSNI Disproportionate Response to E Belfast Bonfire Contrasted with Londonderry Softly Softly Approach
Allister Recalls Efforts to Make SpAds Accountable – as very time DUP SpAds were Delaying Cost Controls
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Back in 2015 I brought legislation before the Assembly which would have done three things. It would have reduced the number of Special Advisers at Stormont, restricted the amount they could be paid by tying SpAd salaries to Northern Ireland Civil Service rates and brought them under Civil Service… Continue reading Allister Recalls Efforts to Make SpAds Accountable – as very time DUP SpAds were Delaying Cost Controls
Secretary of State still ducking responsibility to govern
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “At last the Secretary of State is moving to cut MLA salaries. Good. About time. “However, by continuing to duck her responsibility to govern, by planning to legitimise decision-making by civil servants, demonstrates, again, a lack of mettle. It is the appointment of ministers accountable to Parliament that is… Continue reading Secretary of State still ducking responsibility to govern