Police funding crisis must be resolved – Alicia Clarke

Alicia Clarke, the Ulster Unionist Party’s Westminster candidate for West Tyrone, has warned that the ongoing crisis in how the Police are funded must be resolved. Alicia Clarke said: “For months now the Ulster Unionist Party has highlighted the problems caused by manning levels in the PSNI and the impact that repeated budget cuts are … Continue reading Police funding crisis must be resolved – Alicia Clarke

Sinn Fein to blame for Health waiting times Crisis – Clarke

West Tyrone Ulster Unionist Westminster candidate, Alicia Clarke, has called on Sinn Fein to explain why they continue to block an Executive being formed which could take the emergency measures needed to tackle the latest Hospital waiting times crisis. Alicia Clarke, the Ulster Unionist Party candidate in June's General Election, said “These latest waiting times … Continue reading Sinn Fein to blame for Health waiting times Crisis – Clarke

Clarke welcomes arrests in Ronan Kerr investigation

The Ulster Unionist Westminster candidate for West Tyrone, Alicia Clarke, has welcomed the news that two men are being questioned regarding the 2011 murder of Constable Ronan Kerr. Alicia Clarke said: “The murder of Constable Ronan Kerr was a cowardly attack committed by violent dissident republicans who are intent on dragging our society back to … Continue reading Clarke welcomes arrests in Ronan Kerr investigation

Westminster and the Assembly must take action to tackle the Gender Pay Gap

Ulster Unionist Candidate for West Tyrone, Alicia Clarke, has commented on revelations of a significant gender pay gap at Higher Education Institutions in Northern Ireland. Alicia Clarke said: ‘We are very proud of the two Universities that serve our community and the economy in Northern Ireland as well as attracting International interest and investment. It … Continue reading Westminster and the Assembly must take action to tackle the Gender Pay Gap

Brexit must be a success for everyone – Elliott

·         UK and EU have mutual interests ·         Michel Barnier should be less pessimistic ·         Issues require a pragmatic approach Ulster Unionist Fermanagh & South Tyrone Westminster candidate, Tom Elliott has said EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier should focus on getting the best deal for both parties in Brexit negotiations. Tom Elliott said: “The focus … Continue reading Brexit must be a success for everyone – Elliott

Ulster Unionist Party announces candidates for the General Election

The Ulster Unionist Party has selected the following candidates for the forthcoming General Election: Newry & Armagh                                Sam Nicholson South Belfast                                      Michael Henderson East Belfast                                          Hazel Legge East Antrim                                         John Stewart East Londonderry                               Richard Holmes Fermanagh & South Tyrone                  Tom Elliott Lagan Valley                                       Robbie Butler Mid Ulster                                            Mark Glasgow North Antrim                                       Jackson Minford … Continue reading Ulster Unionist Party announces candidates for the General Election