Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“Kathryn Stone’s comments in today’s News Letter confirm what I have suspected for some time – that she is supremely unfit to represent the needs and interests of innocent victims. For her to refuse to say whether the IRA – which butchered almost 1,700 people– or the UVF – who slaughtered almost 400 people – were terrorists is completely unacceptable and reveals her total inability to stand up for innocent victims. Continue Reading…
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister MLA:
“I welcome the announcement from the Ulster-Scots Agency that as of 1st October they are open to funding applications for Dance and Music Tuition for 2014.
“This funding is an opportunity for cultural organisations to avail of expert musical tuition which can benefit their members as individuals as well as the wider group and community.
“I would encourage anyone interested in applying for the funding to go along to one of the Road Shows being organised by the Ulster-Scots Agency for information and assistance.” Continue Reading…
The DSD Permanent Secretary has written to TUV leader Jim Allister to advise that the fact-finding exercise relating to DSD SPAD, Stephen Brimstone, has been completed and DSD is now set to decide if disciplinary proceedings will follow. Continue Reading…
In a submission to the Haass talks on the issue of flags the TUV has suggested that the model in Dr Haass’s own country could be followed.
Party leader Jim Allister said: Continue Reading…
Statement by TUV Leader Jim Allister:
“Lest there is anyone left who believes Mr Peter Robinson’s scurrilous allegations against me, I am publishing a letter received from the solicitor administering the estate.
“I had written asking him to confirm the facts stated in the letter and advising that I would be publishing the reply.”
The solicitors letter can be found here: http://jimallister.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/SolicitorLetter.pdf
Responding to Gerry Kelly who tweeted “Happy 30th anniversary of the Great Escape 1983 from Long Kesh H Blocks to all those involved” TUV leader Jim Allister said: Continue Reading…
It has now emerged that North Antrim MP, Ian Paisley, missed the key House of Commons vote on the Syria crisis because he was an all expenses paid trip to Uganda, sponsored by a bank which has paid him £7500 as a ‘consultant’. Continue Reading…
Below is the speech by Jim Allister in support of the human trafficking bill:
“I support the Bill and will vote for its Second Stage. I commend Lord Morrow on his initiative and tenacity in bringing the Bill. He will have discovered that private Member’s legislation is a long and torturous route. I commend him for getting to this point. I have to caution him that there is a long and torturous road ahead as well, but, no doubt, I am sure that he will navigate that successfully.
“It has to be indisputable that trafficking of human beings is one of the most odious and horrendous of crimes that man can commit against man. Yet it is clear that, usually for the motivation of financial gain, it is far more prevalent than any of us probably imagine or like even to think about. Continue Reading…
Statement by TUV Leader Jim Allister:
“The refusal of the Speaker to let me even raise a Point of Order on his ruling today and the failure to afford me any opportunity to answer the First Minister’s second phase of attack, which came yesterday when he allowed Mr Robinson to make a spurious Point of Order, but denied me the opportunity to answer, underscores how far the operation of Stormont falls below established standards.
“If such scurrilous allegations had been made in Westminster the affected member would have been permitted to make a personal statement. But not here, at least not for me.”
Speaking at the weekend, after attending the protest on Woodvale Road in support of the Ligoniel lodges, TUV Leader, Jim Allister, said it was the malevolent Parades Commission which bore full responsibility for the daily protests and any resulting costs. Continue Reading…
