Statement by TUV Leader Jim Allister MP: “Speaking on GB News former Armed Forces Minister Al Carns expose what many veterans in Northern Ireland have been saying for years. “Al Carns told the station that he considered resigning on multiple occasions over the Goverment’s approach to legacy issues and the treatment of veterans. That is… Continue reading Al Carns Confirms What Veterans Have Said…

Statement by Alderman Stewart McDonald: “Today I was pleased, as part of the planning committee, give the green light to the application for the replacement of the existing natural grass surface at Ballymena Showgrounds with a new high-performance 3G hybrid pitch. “While some will hail their role in voting for this, the reality is that… Continue reading Ballymena Showgrounds 3G Pitch Receives…

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister “When even the Secretary of State misrepresents the Common Travel Area, then one has to question why? “The CTA exists only for those legally within the British Isles. It does not afford freedom of movement to illegals. Yet some media and politicians portray it as an open border for… Continue reading Stop the Cover-Up on Common Travel Area Loopholes

Statement by TUV Ballymena councillor Matthew Armstrong: “While there have been many voices of condemnation for protests which turned violent last night, the many which did not have been ignored. I believe that those loudest in their condemnation of the violence in other places but who refuse to face up to the issues so obviously… Continue reading TUV praise Ballymena peaceful protest

Statement by TUV deputy leader Court Councillor Ron McDowell: ​”This morning, we will hear from all the major political leaders condemning last night’s violence. But last night, I didn’t stand in front of a TV camera. I stood in the middle of a 1,000-strong crowd with a megaphone. I asked for peaceful protests, and I… Continue reading Ignore Public Concerns on Immigration and the Crisis Will…

Statement by TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell: “The scenes on the Shankill this week were not inevitable — they were the direct result of years of political neglect. For too long, the genuine concerns of working‑class people have been dismissed, minimised, or treated as an inconvenience by those in positions of authority. When the… Continue reading Condemnation isn’t enough when it comes…

Statement by TUV MLA Timothy Gaston: “This campaign exposes a staggering level of hypocrisy from Sinn Fein. “On the one hand, Republicans enthusiastically backed the erection of a statue to furniture shop bomber Bobby Sands statue without planning permission and defended those responsible when questions were raised. On the other hand, they are now orchestrating… Continue reading Sinn Fein…

Statement by TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell “I was deeply shocked to learn of the serious stabbing incident in the Kinnaird Avenue area of North Belfast last night. A video of the incident on social media is one of the most horrific pieces of footage I have ever witnessed. The savagery on display is… Continue reading Publish details of attackers nationality, immigration status and…

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister MP: “Last night’s murderous attack in North Belfast is not just savage in itself but indicative of the alien culture that has been imported through unchecked immigration. “The brave intervention of locals is the only bright spot in this dark orgy of violence. “There must be no hiding of… Continue reading Savage attack indicative of the alien culture

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “I am pleased that members of my party were among those who stood with the loyalists of Scarva on Saturday to protest against the small Republican coat-trailing rabble who paraded behind a banner calling for the extermination of Jews in the Middle East. “No Unionist will take lectures from… Continue reading Allister: Unionists Stood for Restraint and Order at…

Local TUV councillor Jonathan McAuley said: “I am disgusted that Rasharkin Orange Hall was attacked late this evening. The culprits were captured on CCTV spraying graffiti on the walls and laughing. “For decades the minority Unionist community has been subjected to attacks of this nature. Once again, the Orange Order — as the visible face… Continue reading TUV Condemns Pro-IRA Graffiti Attack on…

Statement by TUV Strangford Assembly candidate Jonathan Jackson: “I welcome the BBC Executive Complaints Unit’s finding that BBC NI’s coverage of the cancellation of the Comber summer camp fell below the Corporation’s own standards of accuracy. “For almost eleven months, Goldsprings Orange Lodge has had to fight to establish what was always a straightforward fact:… Continue reading BBC Admits…

Statement by TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “I want to commend the remarkable restraint displayed by loyalists in Scarva today in the face of incredible provocation both by those involved in the Gaza march and, shamefully, the PSNI. “The Parades Commission determination about the protest was clear that it was to take place at Scarva Bridge.… Continue reading Remarkable restraint from loyalists…

Jim Allister said: “Yesterday, it was great to speak and give the concluding remarks at the British Bus Manufacturing Fair. It was a pleasure to meet representatives from the United Kingdom’s two leading bus manufacturers, Alexander Dennis and Ballymena’s own Wrightbus. “Alongside our bus manufacturers, it was also encouraging to see five companies from across… Continue reading Back British…

Statement by TUV legacy spokesman Sammy Morrison: “Serious questions now need to be answered about the appointment of convicted IRA terrorist Peter Lynch to the board of Invest NI. “Lynch was convicted in 1993 of conspiracy to murder an RUC officer. The court also heard that he was found in possession of a pistol which… Continue reading TUV Blast Appointment of Convicted Terrorist to Board of…

Statement by TUV equality spokeswoman Ann McClure: “I welcome the decision by the Women’s Rights Network Northern Ireland to take this legal challenge. “The Supreme Court has already provided clarity on the meaning of sex in law. Women across Northern Ireland are entitled to the same legal certainty and protections as women elsewhere in the… Continue reading TUV Welcome Legal Challenge Filed Over…

Statement by TUV Councillor Chrissy Jamieson: “The people of Broughshane are appalled by the pipe bomb attack which took place last night at a home in the Rectory Gardens area. “An explosive device was placed at the living room window of an occupied home causing extensive damage to the property. It is deeply disturbing to… Continue reading Pipe bomb attack in Broughshane

TUV is excited to announce that in next year’s Assembly election sitting MLA Timothy Gaston will be joined by Kirk Wilson as the party pushes to win the Alliance seat for unionism. Kirk, from Cloughmills, is one of the young generation of up and coming unionist activists. With Timothy Gaston firmly established as a highly effective… Continue reading TUV announces North Antrim candidates

TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell said: “I welcome the declaration issued by Mr Justice McLaughlin in relation to Belfast City Council’s handling of the Palestinian flag decision. “The Court has now declared that the procedure adopted by Belfast City Council on 1st December 2025 was unlawful and contrary to its own standing orders. That… Continue reading TUV welcome declaration on…

TUV leader Jim Allister MP said: “Today’s ruling is a significant and overdue correction to the repeated overreach of the Police Ombudsman’s office. “For years former RUC officers have had findings of so-called “collusive behaviour” publicly levelled against them in a manner which went far beyond the Ombudsman’s lawful investigative role and strayed into adjudication… Continue reading Allister…

North Antrim MP Jim Allister said: “I am deeply concerned by reports of sinister emails threatening knife and bomb attacks on schools in Co Antrim area. “Any threat directed at children, parents, teachers or school staff is utterly reprehensible. I welcome the swift response from the PSNI in investigating these threats and carrying out reassurance… Continue reading Jim Allister comments on email…

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “With many constituents working at UU Coleraine Campus and many studying there, I share the concerns about the longterm commitment to this vital part of our educational infrastructure. “Coleraine, it seems to me, is fast becoming the poor relation within Ulster University. We have seen eye-watering overspend on the… Continue reading TUV ongoing concern over…

TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell said: “These decisions to impose Irish street signs regardless of the failure to obtain 15% support make a mockery of the consultation process. Everyone knows that the 15% threshold is preposterously low. Now – when the Nationalist establishment cannot even get that derisory level of support – they plough… Continue reading Belfast City Council Irish…

Statement by TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “TUV was the first political party to call for a public inquiry into the ladies’ letters scandal, and we remain firm in the view that one must be held. “Nothing short of a full inquiry under the terms of the 2005 Act will provide the answers that are… Continue reading TUV blasts Health Minister’s failure to call public inquiry

Commenting on a recent answer he received from the First and deputy First Minister Timothy Gaston said: “It is an absolute scandal that over £324,000 has been squandered on maintaining the ugly prison buildings at the Maze while earlier this week innocent victims’ groups were up protesting at Stormont about a funding crisis in the… Continue reading Funding crisis for victims’ groups – but over…

North Antrim MP Jim Allister has sharply criticised the lack of leadership and joined‑up thinking on nuclear energy policy in Northern Ireland, warning that the region risks being left permanently behind as the rest of the United Kingdom moves ahead with next‑generation power. Following a detailed series of cross-governmental exchanges concluded this month between… Continue reading Allister…

Speaking from Westminster Jim Allister said: “It was somewhat surreal to hear the King read out the government’s plans when the government itself is teetering on the brink. “Last week the government took a hammering, particularly in Pro-Brexit areas, and yet the PM thinks the answer is by stealth to enslave the U.K. again in… Continue reading TUV responds to King’s Speech

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP:- “Who was in charge for the last two years? The PM seems to have forgotten! He is the status quo. “Starmer is wholly deluded if he thinks realignment with the slow growing economies of the EU is the answer. Not only does it involve large scale disenfranchisement,… Continue reading Starmer in hopeless denial

Statement by TUV MLA Timothy Gaston: “The answers I have now received from the First Minister and deputy First Minister expose the reality behind the DUP rhetoric about ‘safeguards’ in the joint office of First and deputy First Ministers. “When the Northern Ireland Executive X account was used to promote Michelle O’Neill’s attendance at an… Continue reading Gaston: Answers expose reality of…

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister MP: “The conviction of retired Baptist Pastor Clive Johnston is a chilling development for freedom of speech and religion. “Pastor Johnston was simply expounding the most basic of Biblical texts – John 3:16 – which speaks of God’s love for all the world manifested in Jesus Christ, and for… Continue reading Chilling judgement for freedom of speech and religion