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“Every child deserves safety”: Councillor Barr leads MEA safeguarding push
Inset: Councillor Alan Barr Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has unanimously supported a notice of motion brought by Ulster Unionist...
2 days ago
“Exceptional individual” – Jon Burrows selected as new North Antrim MLA
Jon Burrows selected as new North Antrim MLA The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has confirmed that Jon Burrows has been appointed as the new...
4 days ago
‘Roads to International Airport in urgent need for upgrades’ – Robin Swann MP
Robin Swann MP at Belfast International Airport with CEO Daniel Owens. South Antrim MP Robin Swann has called on the Department for...
4 days ago
Trump-EU trade deal sparks concerns for Northern Ireland, says UUP’s Aiken
Inset: Ulster Unionist Party MLA Dr Steve Aiken OBE Ulster Unionist Party MLA Dr Steve Aiken OBE has warned that the latest US-EU tariff...
6 days ago
NI farmers burdened by post-Brexit machinery checks, say UUP’s Swann and Butler
Renewed machinery checks “unreasonable and unsustainable”, say UUP representatives Unionist politicians have raised the alarm over...
Jul 26
Swann urges Home Office to review passport process for foster families
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has called on the Home Office to urgently review the application process for first-time passports for...
Jul 25
Call to end euthanasia of healthy dogs: Robin Swann MP joins Dogs Trust campaign
Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann has voiced his strong support for urgent reforms to dog control and welfare...
Jul 23
Barr welcomes new part-time 20mph scheme at local primary schools
Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr (Braid) Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has welcomed the inclusion of two Braid area schools in...
Jul 9
Robin Swann MP opposes welfare cuts in support of amendment to halt Universal Credit and PIP Bill
South Antrim MP Robin Swann Ulster Unionist Party MP Robin Swann has firmly opposed the Government’s Universal Credit and Personal...
Jun 24
Robin Swann MP highlights rural crime costing Northern Ireland farmers £1.8m
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has voiced serious concerns about the persistent impact of rural crime on Northern Ireland’s farming...
Jun 17
Councillor Alan Barr pays emotional tribute as Colin Crawford resigns as UUP MLA for North Antrim
Ulster Unionist party colleagues Braid Councillor Alan Barr (right), with Colin Crawford Ballymena councillor Alan Barr has led tributes...
Jun 14
Colin Crawford resigns as MLA for North Antrim, citing “right decision” for himself and family
Ballymena man Colin Crawford Ulster Unionist Party MLA Colin Crawford has announced his resignation from the Northern Ireland Assembly,...
Jun 13
Colin Crawford MLA condemns Ballymena violence: “We cannot go back”
The scene late on Wednesday night at Castle Street Car Park, Ballymena when TSG officers pushed crowds out of the area. Inset: UUP MLA...
Jun 12
Mid and East Antrim Council and UUP condemn Ballymena violence following nights of disorder
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has issued a strong condemnation of the violent disorder that has gripped the town of Ballymena over...
Jun 11
Robin Swann MP: ‘Policing crisis should not be simply shrugged off as operational matter’
Inset: Robin Swann MP Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann has warned that the chronic underfunding of the Police Service of Northern Ireland...
Jun 9
Robin Swann champions rail link between Lisburn, Antrim and International Airport in the Commons
Robin Swann MP speaking on Thursday morning in the House of Commons. South Antrim MP Robin Swann has called on the UK Government to...
Jun 5
Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick becomes first female Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick with Deputy Mayor, Councillor Julie Gilmour In a historic appointment,...
Jun 2
Swann calls for greater support for Northern Ireland’s bee population amid DAERA staffing shortage
Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister is facing renewed pressure after confirming that his department is grappling with a shortage of...
May 23
Rejection of balanced amendment undermines opportunity to protect rights – Beattie
Ulster Unionist Party MLA Doug Beattie MC has criticised the decision by Alliance, Sinn Féin and the SDLP to reject a proposed amendment...
May 13
Ballymena councillor urges respect for parent and child parking spaces amid ongoing misuse concerns
Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has called for greater respect and responsibility from drivers when using parent and child...
May 13
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