Statement by TUV Bannside councillor Timothy Gaston: “The sensible roadmap sketched out by the Prime Minister today for exiting lockdown in England should serve as a template for Stormont. The return of schools is particularly vital. A whole generation of children is missing out on important opportunities to learn. Yes, of course we have remote […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “It is often difficult to find logic in the Covid restrictions announced by the Executive but the announcement yesterday around schools is particularly baffling. “I just do not understand the ‘hokey cokey’ nonsense of P1-3 in, then out, and years 12-14 in! Where is the logical linkage between primary […]
Statement by TUV North Belfast representative Ron McDowell: “The report into Belfast City Council’s handling of the funeral of convicted IRA terrorist Bobby Storey is highly unsatisfactory. This is hardly surprising when we consider that the report’s author had no power to require evidence on oath, no power to compel witnesses and no power to […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “Today’s timid Executive approach to ending lockdown is disappointing, particularly for businesses that have been squeezed relentlessly. “I well recall the Health Minister telling me in the Assembly that vaccination was the exit strategy. Now, even though the most vulnerable have been vaccinated and the ‘R’ number […]
Statement by TUV Ballymena councillor Matthew Armstrong: “It has long been the position of my party that teachers should be prioritised in the vaccination program. I am disappointed, therefore, that the Health Minister did not support a proposal to vaccinate even all special school staff at an early stage. “It is important to recognise that […]
Statement by TUV spokesperson John Brennan: “News that the two officers who intervened following a breach of the Covid regulations on the Ormeau Road only did so after receiving direction to do so by their superior officer further tarnishes the reputation of the Chief Constable. “In his zeal to appease the clamour on […]
Statement by TUV spokesperson John Brennan: “The decision of the PSNI to swiftly apologise for the events on the Ormeau Road and the action against an officer involved has left many people asking questions. Where was the due process for this officer? “It is a breach of the COVID regulations for more than six to […]
Statement by TUV spokesperson Jordan Armstrong: “Once again the streets of Northern Ireland have been subjected to a Republican show of strength which would be offensive at any time. However, when set in the context of the pandemic, with funerals limited by law to just 25 people, such a display is doubly insulting. “In light […]
Statement by TUV Comber councillor Stephen Cooper: “Earlier today I said that any attempt to politicise the use of Army medics to assist in the Covid emergency would be treated with contempt. The reaction tonight on social media to the shameful statement issued by Unison proves that my prediction was correct. “Here we have a […]
Statement by TUV Comber councillor Stephen Cooper: “Confirmation from the Health Minister that over one hundred medically-trained military personnel will be deployed in Northern Ireland should be welcomed by everyone across the country. “Calling upon H.M. Forces’ medics in this fashion reflects the mounting pressure our health service is under. It is a sobering fact […]