Statement by TUV vice chairman and Causeway Coast councillor Allister Kyle: “There has been much speculation in the media ahead of the recent meeting between the University of Ulster and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council about the future of the Riverside Theatre. “As someone who values the cultural and economic importance of the Riverside, […]
Statement by TUV leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister:- “Tomorrow the House of Commons will debate two amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill which would see abortion up to full-term legalised by the removal of the legal provisions which criminalise such. “In consequence a woman could self-administer abortion pills and, with risk to […]
Statement by TUV Braid Councillor Christopher Jamieson: “I am absolutely thrilled to extend my congratulations to the Northern Ireland darts team on achieving an extraordinary victory at the 2025 World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt. In a gripping final decider, Daryl Gurney and our very own Josh Rock triumphed 10–9 over Wales, clinching Northern Ireland’s […]
Statement by TUV leader and North Antrim MP:- “There is an urgent need for the Government to address, rather than run away from, the unfettered access of Eastern Europeans through the Republic to Northern Ireland. “Though we are supposed to have seen an end to ‘freedom of movement’ upon leaving the EU, the reality is […]
Statement by TUV leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister: “The Secretary of State’s decision to appoint Baroness Nuala O’Loan as an assessor to the Pat Finucane public inquiry is highly questionable and fundamentally undermines public confidence in a process which is already highly suspect in the eyes of many. “Baroness O’Loan has been personally […]
Statement by TUV leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister: “I have written to the Justice Minister urging her to act decisively in relation to the Police Ombudsman, who is now the subject of a file submitted to the Public Prosecution Service. “It is wholly inappropriate and frankly farcical that the Ombudsman should continue to […]
Statement by TUV leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister: “The scenes of disorder in Ballymena are deeply concerning. Violence on our streets is not only wrong—it undermines the legitimate anger felt over the horrific sexual assault of a young girl and the growing local concern about unchecked immigration into the town. “The reported racial […]
North Antrim MP Jim Allister said: “The serious sexual assault in Ballymena is shocking in all respects. The apparent overlap with immigration tensions is an added dimension of concern. “Those commenting on social media should be careful not to prejudice the judicial process which must now bring justice to this situation. “Meanwhile my thoughts are […]
Statement by TUV MP Jim Allister: “The hand over the Chagos Islands is a shameful and exorbitantly expensive sell out of sovereignty. “The UK historically owns the Chagos Islands. Hence its large and strategically important military base there. Yet, under this deal the government is surrendering sovereignty to Mauritius and then leasing back for 99 […]
Statement by Alderman Stewart McDonald: “This morning I met with council officials to discuss the ongoing concerns surrounding Ahoghill Woodland Park — an issue that has exercised me for some time. “Like many in the local community, I was initially encouraged by the plans for the park. However, over the years the project has failed […]