This morning TUV leader Jim Allister MP, party chairman Councillor Keith Ratcliffe and East Belfast representative John Ross attended a roadside service to mark the 45th anniversary of the Narrow Water massacre. The event was very well supported with around 200 present. Commenting Mr Allister said: “I was honoured to be invited to today’s event. […]
On 21st November 2007 TUV leader Jim Allister – then an MEP – issued a press release highlighting the questionable basis on which buildings at the Maze were listed and why Republicans see the site as so important. The statement is republish unedited below as a reminder of the tawdry history of this matter. Having […]
Statement by TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell: “The suggestion that the cell in which furniture shop bomber Bobby Sands was imprisoned and the hospital wing in which he died could be opened as a museum will horrify innocent victims. “It is nonsense for people like the DUP’s Paul Givan to suggest that there will […]
TUV Carrick Councillor David Clarke has tonight written to the Olympic Federation of Ireland and the director of BBC Northern Ireland in the following terms: Ms Sarah Keane President The Olympic Federation of Ireland Dear Ms Keane, Re Sectarian chanting at home coming event for Team Ireland athletes I write both to congratulate the athletes […]
Statement by TUV vice chairman and East Londonderry spokesperson Councillor Allister Kyle: “This morning on BBC Radio Ulster the news bulletins and BBC Northern Ireland online news provided uncritical coverage of the “Kneecap” film. “They even provide a character calling himself DJ Provai of all things with a platform to tell us how Irish is […]
Statement by TUV West Tyrone Westminster candidate Stevan Patterson: “It has been reported to me that a number of sinister republican recruiting posters have appeared in Beragh and Sixmilecross. These are deeply concerning, as they mention the threat “to resist in any form they deem necessary”. “All rightful thinking people will I am sure join […]
Statement by TUV West Tyrone Westminster candidate Stevan Patterson: “Pat Cullen’s failure to condemn the murders of serving and retired members of the nursing and caring profession both at Enniskillen and in Omagh is nauseating but entirely predictable. “Midwife Mary Grimes, who was murdered in the Omagh bombing, and Marie Wilson (a student nurse), Alberta […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “I welcome the fact that the PSNI have launched an investigation into a video showing Republicans glorifying Provo murder. “It is now up to the PSNI to find out who is involved in this open glorification of brutal IRA murder. There is an onus on those who know where […]
Statement by TUV party chairman Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “The Jesuitical words from O’Neill about the Kingsmill inquest will cut no ice with those with any knowledge of the massacre. “It is nauseatingly hypocritical for her to say that the families deserve truth and justice when the IRA who she continues to defend continue to […]
Statement by TUV party chairman Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “Having just read and listened to the Coroner’s findings from the Kingsmills Inquest, I firstly wish to say that the thoughts and prayers of myself and TUV are with Alan Black and all the families associated with Kingsmills. “The toll that this inquest has taken on […]