Once more when the Assembly debated EU issues yesterday TUV leader and European candidate, Jim Allister, was the only MLA to make the Eurosceptic case.
In the course of the debate on the Executive’s engagement with Brussels, Jim Allister said:- Continue Reading…
During a debate on the EU funding yesterday TUV leader Jim Allister was the only member to make the case that the UK would be better off out of the European Union.
The text of Mr Allister’s speech is below: Continue Reading…
Statement by Jim Allister MLA:
“The new outworking of the unaccountable, undemocratic and unwanted EU is to impose the Tobacco Products Directive which has the potential to add fuel to the already well lit fire of the illegal tobacco market that is lining the pockets of terrorist groupings in Northern Ireland.
“The EU is seeking to abolish the packets of cigarettes which have less than 20, and to abolish small pouches of rolling tobacco. While I am supportive and welcome attempts to promote awareness of the detrimental health impact of smoking, this EU diktat will only result in a rise in the demand for illegal, counterfeit tobacco that funds terrorism. Continue Reading…
Following the DUP u-turn on the Maze TUV Leader, Jim Allister, raised with SEUPB how the £18m could be spent on other projects. In reply SEUPB Chief Executive, Mr Colgan, has decreed such would be premature because “SEUPB is in discussions with the Lead Partner about the continued viability of this project”.
Commenting, Jim Allister said:- Continue Reading…
