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UUP · 4 November 2026

Swann welcomes Joint UK-EU Agreement on parcel fees ahead of Parliamentary Partnership Assembly

South Antrim MP Robin Swann welcomes the UK‑EU agreement that will keep “not at risk” parcels entering Northern Ireland free of EU handling fees, but says uncertainty remains over how the EU AI Act will apply to NI businesses under the Windsor Framework.

Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU handling fees on Northern Ireland parcels Original release: Swann welcomes Joint UK-EU Agreement on parcel fees ahead of Parliamentary Partnership Assembly

UUP · 4 November 2026

Burrows rejects call for dissident deal as PSNI marks 25 years

The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA rejects a call for a deal with dissident republicans, paying tribute to the PSNI on its 25th anniversary.

Justice and policing Issue: PSNI 25th anniversary Original release: Burrows rejects call for dissident deal as PSNI marks 25 years

UUP · 3 November 2026

Aiken: Food checks deal welcome, but Irish Sea border is far from gone

Ulster Unionist spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken welcomes draft UK-EU food checks agreement, criticising ongoing Irish Sea border separation.

Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK food and plant products agreement Original release: Aiken: Food checks deal welcome, but Irish Sea border is far from gone

UUP · 2 November 2026

Allen welcomes opening of new Harland & Wolff fabrication hall

The party welcomes the opening of the new Harland & Wolff fabrication hall, which will support 900 jobs and apprenticeships in East Belfast.

Economy and employment Issue: Harland & Wolff £100 million investment announcement Original release: Allen welcomes opening of new Harland & Wolff fabrication hall

UUP · 29 October 2026

You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty

The party Leader Jon Burrows criticises DUP's decision to exclude Northern Ireland from an economic forum, saying it punishes Northern Ireland and undermines the Union. He suggests Health Minister Robbie Butler should attend instead.

Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP's decision to exclude Northern Ireland from Economic Forum in Glasgow Original release: You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty

UUP · 28 October 2026

Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour

The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA responds to a High Court judgment on a parade ban. He calls for the law to be upheld and for those in office to be held accountable.

Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour

UUP · 28 October 2026

Swann responds to Budget

Robin Swann welcomes specific investments but criticises overall funding settlement for Northern Ireland.

Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Budget announcement Original release: Swann responds to Budget

UUP · 28 October 2026

Ebrington Hotel device put families at risk, says Alderman Guy

Justice and policing Original release: Ebrington Hotel device put families at risk, says Alderman Guy

UUP · 27 October 2026

Common sense prevails as Queen’s lifts Remembrance collarette ban

Community relations and legacy Education Original release: Common sense prevails as Queen’s lifts Remembrance collarette ban