Statement by TUV President William Ross: “His friends will all feel a deep sense of loss at the death of James Molyneaux but we all know that his family circle will feel the pain of his passing most keenly. To them all we extend our deepest sympathy. “Jim Molyneaux served his Country in World War 11 and given his experience […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “On Tuesday in the Assembly I exposed the fact that Education Minister John O’Dowd was about to appoint Sharon O’Connor as the chair of the Education and Skills Authority. As I pointed out Ms O’Connor has no background in education and therefore her appointment has raised eyebrows in certain […]
Statement by Richard Cairns: “I am deeply shocked by the events surrounding the disappearance of Pauline Carmichael, and the discovery of what appears to be her body in Lough Neagh. My thoughts and prayers are with her family circle and friends. “It is a sad time, many people only realising that a search operation was […]
TUV Westminster candidate for North Antrim Timothy Gaston has welcomed news that Railway Street Drugs Centre has secured funding for the next two years. Commenting Mr Gaston said: “Some time ago I proposed that the Council write to the Department of Justice stressing our strong and united opposition to plans to close Railway Street Drugs […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “The lack of joined up government is bad enough when it occurs across departments, but when the one minister is the culprit it moves from folly to farce. “In an answer to an Assembly Question David Ford has admitted to me that since coming to office he spent £4.5m […]
Commenting on the announcement by the Executive which will see both St Mary’s and Stranmillis preserved TUV leader Jim Allister said: “Having long argued for the preservation of Stranmillis I welcome the announcement. However, there remains a question over the long-term future of the college. The lack of voices from within the board of governors […]
Statement by TUV Court councillor Jolene Bunting: “Saturday 7th February saw the official opening of the North and West Belfast branch TUV advice clinic at 117A Shankill Road (old First Trust Bank). “Thank you to all our friends, family and supporters who made this event possible. The North and West Belfast branch have only been […]
Two TUV advice clinics have now opened to serve the community of Castlereagh East. One based at Moneyreagh Community Centre which serves the Maryland, Gransha, Crossnacreevy, Ryan Park and Hillmount areas. The second one is based at Enler Community Centre in Ballybeen and is intended to cover Dundonald, Grahamsbridge, Ballyhanwood and Carrowreagh. Commenting councillor Andrew […]
The following platform piece by TUV leader Jim Allister appeared in today’s News Letter. While attention has focused on the threat posed to St Mary’s University College by the withdrawal of the specialist institution premium it is important to highlight that the same situation applies to Stranmillis. In fact, the situation when it comes to […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “The closure of Ballymena Court House is another blow to the area coming on the same day as job losses were announced by Tescos. “However, the issue has ramifications far beyond the staff directly impacted by this. “As the Lord Chief Justice observed this morning access to justice, particularly […]