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A Competitive Ecomomy

27/04/2008

Ulster Unionists have a vision of a flourishing regional economy in Northern Ireland, built on the strong foundations provided by the UK economy, access to the European single market and political stability in our community. For this vision to become reality, Northern Ireland needs policies capable of facing the challenges of a competitive global marketplace.

Opportunity, prosperity, and growth are the main concerns of Northern Ireland's businesses. Meeting these concerns requires a competitive, dynamic, knowledge-based economy.

Ulster Unionists believe that devolved Government in Northern Ireland can act as a catalyst for economic renewal, with economic growth going hand in hand with social justice. Enabling all - not just some - to have the skills to contribute to the success of Northern Ireland PLC is necessary both for economic competitiveness and for a just society.

Ulster Unionists believe that by fostering a spirit of innovation and creating a culture of enterprise, we can build an economic future marked by opportunity, investment and growth.

UUP News
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    Ulster Unionist MLA David McNarry has described comments by the DUP and SF as 'alarmist' in relation to policing and justice.

  • Farming Community need and deserve effective Farm Modernisation delivery

    Tom Elliott, has said that the delivery of tranche 2 of the Farm Modernisation scheme must be ';based on consultation, well informed and effective in terms of delivery if it is to truly help the rural community move forward.';

  • DUP must explain climb down

    Following today's vote in the Assembly on the devolution of policing and justice powers, Ulster Unionist Party Leader Sir Reg Empey MLA has made the following statement:

  • No u-turn for UUP

    Ulster Unionist Party leader Sir Reg Empey MLA, speaking during the Assembly debate on policing and justice, said that the UUP remains determined ';to make Stormont work for all the people of Northern Ireland - unionists, nationalists, all of us';.

  • Armstrong urges more fairness in farm modernisation scheme

    Mid Ulster MLA Billy Armstrong has urged the Agriculture Minister to adopt a fairer approach with regard to the allocation of the latest tranche of funding in the Farm Modernisation Scheme.

  • Ulster Unionists put the people of Northern Ireland first

    People should be very clear about why the Ulster Unionist Party is opposed to the Devolution of Policing & Justice powers at this particular time.

  • Robinson backs No Smoking Day

    East Antrim MLA Ken Robinson has backed the theme of ';Break Free'; which offers a positive message to those smokers striving to break the habit of nicotine.

  • DARD missing forest cover target

    Ulster Unionist MLA Tom Elliott has urged DARD to take full advantage of their own land to increase forest cover following an answer to his question when the Minister revealed to him that the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development was behind schedule in meeting one of its key targets.

  • International Women's Day

    Ulster Unionist Women's Development Officer, Sandra Overend, has welcomed this year's International Women's Day - due to take place on March 8 - as a ';celebration of the ongoing global fight for women's rights';.

  • Questions being asked over NIO poll

    Ulster Unionist Party deputy leader Danny Kennedy has questioned the release of ';limited details'; of opinion polling carried out on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.