Derry‑Heathrow direct flight launch

2 releases from 2 parties, 17 April 2023 to 18 April 2023.

Each party’s website press releases, in order of publication

1. New Derry to Heathrow flight an ‘exciting opportunity’ – Delargy

   • Sinn Féin
   • 17 April 2023
   • Response to an event

   Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says the new direct Derry‑Heathrow service, launching 6 May, is an exciting opportunity that will link the north‑west to global destinations, boost the local economy and attract international investors.

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2. New air route must be followed by further action for North West

   • DUP
   • 18 April 2023
   • Response to an event
   • Contains a proposal

   DUP representatives in the North West welcome the move of Londonderry Airport's London flights from Stansted to Heathrow and call for wider strategic action to boost the local economy. Gary Middleton MLA says the route from 6 May should be a first step, while Gregory Campbell MP urges a Freeport…

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Parties with no matching press release found on their website

• Alliance: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• UUP: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• SDLP: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• TUV: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• Green Party: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• PBP: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website – coverage for this period is incomplete (partly recovered), so a statement may have been missed.
• Aontú: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website – coverage for this period is incomplete (partly recovered), so a statement may have been missed.

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