Passing of Rev Robert Coulter

Comment by TUV leader Jim Allister on passing of Rev Robert Coulter:- “Whereas those who have suffered the greatest loss are his loving family, the entire North Antrim community is poorer for the passing of Rev Robert Coulter. “This was a man who threw himself into serving the people of the area he loved, not… Continue reading Passing of Rev Robert Coulter

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Stormont Talks – Returning to Failure Isn’t the Answer

Statement by TUV on today’s talks: “TUV did not attend today’s talks as they are not designed to address the core of the problem but to resurrect failed institutions. “The fundamental issue with the Stormont structures is that they cannot operate without Sinn Fein/IRA, a party which has no interest in Northern Ireland existing much… Continue reading Stormont Talks – Returning to Failure Isn’t the Answer

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Allister Welcomes Public Display of Items from Northern Ireland’s History

  Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Having spearheaded the campaign on the issue for a considerable period I welcome news that the Assembly Commission will at long last stage a  display of artefacts held by the Northern Ireland Assembly from 3rd to 28th of September. “It will be open to the public in Room… Continue reading Allister Welcomes Public Display of Items from Northern Ireland’s History

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This Stormont is not worth saving

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “Mindless demands for the return of that which has failed, and will always fail, serves no useful purpose.  “There is one very simple reason why these Stormont institutions will never work  – courtesy of mandatory coalition they depend on the grace and favour of Sinn Fein and since Sinn… Continue reading This Stormont is not worth saving

Face reality – this Stormont is over and not worth saving

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “As we surpass Belgium for lack of government, it’s well past time for Westminster action. The first duty of government is to govern, yet HMG fiddles while administration logjams. “Just as with the inexcusable inaction on MLA pay, in the failure of HMG to move to British Rule it… Continue reading Face reality – this Stormont is over and not worth saving

The betrayal of our electricity sector

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “At a recent detailed and straight-talking meeting with the head of SONI, Robin McCormick, I was dismayed to discover that SONI’s already diminished independence is set to be undermined further. “Supposedly the electricity system operator for Northern Ireland, SONI, once bought over by Eirgrid, became a mere vassal organisation… Continue reading The betrayal of our electricity sector

Jim Allister’s Closing Comments to Innocent Victims on Legacy Consultation

After taking part in a panel which discussed the legacy proposals currently out for consultation Jim Allister was given the opportunity to make some closing remarks at a meeting attended by well in excess of 100 innocent victims of terrorism. The anger in the meeting was clear throughout. This is how Mr Allister summed up… Continue reading Jim Allister’s Closing Comments to Innocent Victims on Legacy Consultation

Kingsmill Memorial Attack

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “The depraved attack on the memorial to 10 Protestant workmen at Kingsmill will only add to the hurt and injury of those who lost loved ones in what was arguably the most brutal and blatantly sectarian attacks of the Troubles. “Time and again in recent years the relatives have… Continue reading Kingsmill Memorial Attack

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Paisley Suspension

Statement by TUV MLA Jim Allister: “Today in Parliament Ian Paisley reaped what he sowed. “The biggest losers in this scandalous saga are the Brexit voting people of North Antrim who in upcoming crucial votes will now be left without a voice or a vote, because of the selfish antics of Mr Paisley”.