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Executive dysfunction impedes business

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:-   “Three weeks ago, after DUP/Sinn Fein feuding over what industries should be open, the Economy Minister, as a face-saving ploy, setup a Stakeholders Forum to advise on this and related issues.   “On Wednesday Mrs Dodds replied to me in the Assembly Ad Hoc Committee that the Forum’s […]

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Incredible work being done by Village Blinds, Ballymena

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “I was privileged this morning to meet with Harold McCloy to see and hear of the phenomenal work being done by his company ‘Village Blinds’ to support the NHS and care workers. “Already 4,000 scrubs have been produced from 10,000 metres of fabric and next week they plan to […]

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Police Need to Get a Grip When it Comes to Republican Funerals

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:   “Once again there are reports of a large Republican funeral – this time in Lenadoon Avenue – flouting the laws which have been brought in to combat the spread of the virus. This is grossly offensive and insulting to the many law-abiding people who have made the huge […]

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The bile of Sinn Fein knows no bounds

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “Today, sadly, 15 more people have died, but Sinn Fein – controlled by the illegal IRA Army Council – prioritises its republican hatred of all things British and attacks the Health Minister seeking Army assistance. “Of course, if we need the Army they should be called in aid of […]

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Allister Raises Images of Republican Funeral With Chief Constable

TUV leader Jim Allister has today written to the PSNI Chief Constable in the following terms: Dear Chief Constable, Re Reported Republican funeral during lockdown, Ballinderry My attention has been drawn to photographs on social media of what is reported to be the funeral of  former Sinn Fein councillor Francie McNally in Ballinderry on Wednesday […]

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Republican Death threats to Health Minister and Family

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:   “The sinister abuse of the Health Minister and threats against him and his family should be roundly condemned. Furthermore, they should give those in elected office who have used this crisis for political ends pause for thought.   “To abuse the Health Minister is bad enough. To bring […]

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If Murphy misled the public on China PPE order he should resign

Statement by TUV Leader Jim Allister:-   “As part of Sinn Féin’s grandstanding during the current crisis the Finance Minister made much of his announcement that he had placed a joint order with the Dublin Government for PPE equipment from China.   “Now, it is alleged there may be no such order!   “Giving the […]

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Shocking Campaign to Further Liberalise Abortion in Middle of Pandemic Must be Resisted

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “I am shocked by the campaign going on at the present time to liberalise further the abortion laws in Northern Ireland so as to provide drugs for woman to take in their own homes during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. “At a time when the focus should be on saving […]

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Sinn Fein prioritises grandstanding over governing.

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “Despite persistent efforts to paper over the cracks, it is abundantly clear that at a time when the public most need coherent government, instead, what we have is Sinn Fein grandstanding on everything that is easily demanded, but harder to deliver. Be it school closures, more testing or closing […]

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Allister Questions Differences on Businesses Which Can Remain Open

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “It goes without saying that we are adjusting to a new reality and in doing so I understand that it will take time for government to get things right. It is particularly concerning here in Northern Ireland where a governmental system, which an inquiry a few short weeks ago […]

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