Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Peter Robinson’s comments following the murder of Kevin McGuigan have a familiar ring to them because we’ve heard it all before. “Following the murder of Paul Quinn back in 2007 Jeffery Donaldson said: “If the IRA is involved — whether it’s individuals or — and there was a gang […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “Given the apparently informed speculation that Kevin McGuigan was murdered in revenge for the killing of IRA commander, Jock Davison, the key question – of security and political significance – is what organisation would be minded to revenge the killing of an IRA godfather? The answer may be obvious! […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “I note that over the weekend co-First Minister McGuinness lauded IRA Hunger Striker Thomas McElwee, attending a commemoration in his honour in Bellaghy on Sunday and describing him as a “hero” on social media. “While Republicans seek to build a mythology around the Hunger Strikers they don’t look very […]
Statement by TUV Court councillor Jolene Bunting: “On Sunday 9th August I attended a protest to show my disgust that the Parades Commission had once again shown that they are unfit to make decisions regarding any parades. “The Commission has caused huge community unrest in recent years and once again made a nonsensical decision to […]
Statement by North Antrim TUV MLA Jim Allister:- “Right on cue to stoke up tensions before the Twelfth republicans have again attacked Rasharkin Orange Hall with their hate filled slogans. “The intolerance and aggression shown to the minority unionist culture in the village demonstrates, yet again, the bigotry of those who cannot contemplate the idea […]
Statement by TUV Court Councillor Jolene Bunting: “The naked sectarian attack on Clifton Street Orange Hall last night by republican thugs had the sole intention of provoking a reaction from the Unionist community. “Republicans appear to be seriously upping the ante this year ahead of the Twelfth celebrations with many bonfires being set alight. It […]
Commenting on the recent terror attacks in the Assembly today Jim Allister said: “I join in the condemnation of these horrific events, made all the more horrific because they occurred at a time when those in Tunisia thought that they were there for a period of relaxation, leaving aside the cares that beset people, only […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “I commend Shauna Moreland in his challenge to Martin McGuinness – she shows more courage and focus than some unionist politicians in taking on McGuinness. Obfuscation and the usual Sinn Fein speak does not answer the direct questions bravely posed by Shauna about the murder of her mother and […]
Speaking ahead of tonight’s edition of Panorama Jim Allister said: “Once again the actions of the State during the Troubles look set to be put under the media spotlight tonight. Doubtless there will be the predictable calls for investigations and prosecutions by Republicans. “Many of those same politicians continue to defend the IRA’s indiscriminate slaughter […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “At today’s meeting of the Social Development Committee, during its discussion of the Regeneration Bill, I established with departmental officials that, subject to Assembly approval, it would be possible to write into the Bill a prohibition on naming any facilities funded by any council under this Bill after anyone […]