Statement by TUV Castlereagh councillor Andrew Girvin: “News of 390 job losses at Bombardier is a devastating blow for those who have lost their source of income and the families of those concerned. “Bombardier has been a key part of the economy of the district for generations and the growth of the company’s workforce in […]
Statement by TUV Court councillor Jolene Bunting: “I am disgusted that the PSNI have told me in response to my complaint on the matter that they will take “no action” following the disgraceful comments at the Ardoyne Fleadh the weekend before last. “Not that long ago, flag protestors were brought before the courts for making […]
Statement by TUV Bannside councillor Timothy Gaston: “The fact that the new councils will have control over car park charges for many car parks close to town centres presents us with an opportunity to do a little to help business in these times of economic hardship. “Once bustling high streets and their remaining businesses are […]
Statement by Ballyclare TUV councillor David Arthurs: “I was saddened to learn of the death at the Chain Reaction Cycles site and my immediate thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. It is my hope that they will know the presence of the Father of mercies and God of all comfort at this […]
Statement by TUV Court Councillor Jolene Bunting: “Last night the noise from the Ardoyne festival could be heard in the Shankill area. The volume was turned up considerably around midnight and people, including myself, could clearly hear pro-IRA songs and chanting in their homes. Not only was this provoking but it was particularly distressing for […]
Statement by TUV Court councillor Jolene Bunting: “Within the last few hours there have been two attacks on memorials to members of the armed forces. “A memorial to the three Scottish soldiers murdered in North Belfast has been defaced AGAIN by Republicans and a Cross of Sacrifice in a cemetery off the Falls Road has been […]
Statement by TUV Ballymena councillor Donna Anderson: “The attack on a home in Ballymena’s Francis Street area last night is utterly reprehensible. “Those responsible displayed a callous disregard for human life – including the lives of the three children in the home. “As a resident of Harryville I am deeply concerned about events like this […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Monday marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War. During World War One thousands of people, both Unionist and Nationalist, went off to fight for freedom in Europe. Men from Carson’s UVF and Redmond’s IVF fought and died together to preserve the liberties and freedoms which […]
Statement by TUV Castlederg representative Robert Oliver: “I am alarmed to learn that the anti-Unionist Parades Commission has written to parade organisers in Castlederg advising them that the Commission “intends to review the parading situation” in the area. “They have told organisers that they have received “representations” which “have highlighted a number of issues impacting […]
Commenting on the tragic drowning in Bessbrook Lake, TUV leader Jim Allister said, “The thoughts and prayers of many will be with the grieving Bradley family in Bessbrook tonight. This is a most tragic incident, made more so by the fact that inaction over the provocative erection of Irish tricolours led directly to this loss […]