DUP split personality is something to beholdUlster Unionist MLA for South Antrim Danny Kinahan has said that the DUP should stop crowing about unionist unity given their recent criticism of the UUP.
DUP have chosen to discount UUP concerns and vote with their partners SFUlster Unionist Party deputy leader Danny Kennedy has said that attempts to scaremonger over the UUP exercising their democratic rights were ';a manufactured storm in a teacup';.
Policing and Justice comments 'alarmist'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 deliveryTom 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 downFollowing 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 schemeMid 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 DayEast 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.
Working For Good Government And Accountability
Standing up for Northern Ireland
27/04/2008Ulster Unionists believe that standing up for Northern Ireland means securing devolved government for this part of the United Kingdom - and that devolution will secure Northern Ireland's place within a modern United Kingdom.
Through the accountability and transparency brought by devolved government, Ulster Unionists will work to deliver value for money and fair rates - for all of us.
The new-found confidence, strength and direction that devolution has brought to our fellow-citizens in Scotland and Wales highlights the opportunities that a working Assembly and Executive hold for Northern Ireland. Devolution will empower Northern Ireland to move forward and widen access to power, which can be just as important as access to wealth and opportunity. Through accountable, devolved government, Ulster Unionists will bridge the gap between government and the people of Northern Ireland.
