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TUV announces Mid Ulster candidate
TUV announces Glenn Moore as its Mid Ulster candidate for the next Assembly election. Moore says Unionists there want a party they can trust, and criticises the DUP's handling of Drumcree and its choice of Michelle O'Neill over Carla Lockhart. Leader Jim Allister says the election will come down…
Constitutional affairs Original release: TUV announces Mid Ulster candidate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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EU noose tightens further
TUV leader Jim Allister says the UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee has extended EU law in Northern Ireland, notably the AI Act, which he claims will further divorce NI from the UK market. He also criticises stricter EU food border demands and calls for a UK government willing to confront…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee adds EU AI Act to Windsor Framework Original release: EU noose tightens further (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Joint statement by leaders of the UUP and TUV and the Chair of the Inter-Trade UK Business Association on Stormont Brake
TUV, alongside UUP leader Jon Burrows and ITUKBA chair Peter Summerton, calls on the Secretary of State to apply the Stormont Brake against new EU customs rules, which they say deepen the customs border between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Stormont brake request on EU goods regulations Original release: Joint statement by leaders of the UUP and TUV and the Chair of the Inter-Trade UK Business Association on Stormont Brake (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Welcomes The Triggering of the Stormont Brake After a Month of Drawing Attention to Dangerous New EU Regulation
TUV welcomes the triggering of the Stormont Brake on EU Regulation 2026/2108, saying it followed a month of the party highlighting the legislation. It points to its October submission to a Northern Ireland Assembly scrutiny panel and an article by leader Jim Allister KC MP, which argues the new…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont brake request on EU goods regulations Original release: TUV Welcomes The Triggering of the Stormont Brake After a Month of Drawing Attention to Dangerous New EU Regulation (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Equal citizenship is non-negotiable – Allister
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking at Oxford University, warns that Labour's Reset would make the whole UK a rule-taker of EU laws and calls for a centre-right government. He says a Reform Government would need to rip up the Windsor Framework to restore UK sovereignty and equal citizenship.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Labour Party Brexit reversal plan announcement Original release: Equal citizenship is non-negotiable – Allister (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Anna Henry welcomes £1.95 million investment in endometriosis services
TUV councillor Anna Henry welcomes the £1.95 million funding for endometriosis services across Northern Ireland, including £250,000 for the Northern Trust and a new Regional Endometriosis Pathway. She says more work is needed to cut waiting times and improve diagnosis.
Health Disability and equality Issue: £1.95 million investment in endometriosis services announced Original release: Cllr Anna Henry welcomes £1.95 million investment in endometriosis services (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcomes Carla Lockhart move
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes Carla Lockhart MP's decision to leave the DUP, saying she followed her conscience. He claims the DUP chose Michelle O'Neill over Lockhart due to its 'O'Neill Must Stay' preference, and looks forward to working with her on unionist issues.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Carla Lockhart leaves the DUP Original release: TUV welcomes Carla Lockhart move (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Unionist Unity and ‘O’Neill Must Stay’ don’t go together
TUV leader Jim Allister says talk of unionist unity is hollow without substance, arguing the DUP has not shifted its platform on the Protocol and questioning what unity would be for. He also says the DUP rejected his unity platform at the last Westminster election and accuses it of using unity as…
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP's unionist unity message with Sinn Fein Original release: Unionist Unity and ‘O’Neill Must Stay’ don’t go together (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP’s sham response beyond pathetic
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP's response today was pathetic and a sham, arguing that refusing joint appearances with O'Neill while keeping him in office is pointless. He contrasts this with Carla Lockhart MP's principled stance and accuses the DUP of clinging to office.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont brake request on EU goods regulations Original release: DUP’s sham response beyond pathetic (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the High Court revelations show the PIRA still exists and influenced policing at Drumcree, and calls on the DUP to resign Emma Little-Pengelly to end the First Minister's position. He urges West Tyrone voters to back TUV candidate Stevan Patterson at the next…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Portadown policing controversy Original release: Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV announces South Down candidates
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking at a Kilkeel public meeting, unveils Colin Hillis as its South Down Assembly hopeful and Harold McKee as its Kilkeel council contender. He frames the 6 May election as a test for unionists over alleged lawbreaking in government and the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: TUV South Down and Kilkeel candidate announcement in Kilkeel Original release: TUV announces South Down candidates (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Suspension for telling an Alliance MLA to breathe — but no sanction for Caral Ni Chuilin after she breached the MLA Code of Conduct and failed to uphold openness and leadership
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes the Assembly Commissioner for Standards' finding that Caral Ni Chuilin broke the MLA Code of Conduct over an undeclared family interest, and criticises the Standards Committee for imposing only a letter of apology.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Standards Commissioner finding on Caral Ni Chuilin undeclared interest Original release: Suspension for telling an Alliance MLA to breathe — but no sanction for Caral Ni Chuilin after she breached the MLA Code of Conduct and failed to uphold openness and leadership (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Up to the DUP to force the First Minister of Lawlessness from office
TUV MP Jim Allister says the failed Assembly censure motions against Sinn Féin ministers leave their alleged Garvaghy Road breach of the pledge of office unpunished, and calls on the DUP to resign as deputy First Minister to remove the First Minister from office.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly votes against unionist no confidence motions in four ministers Original release: Up to the DUP to force the First Minister of Lawlessness from office (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Just what will it take for the DUP to break their partnership with Sinn Fein?
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the PSNI's Drumcree steps are welcome but he will judge them by results, and asks what it would take for the DUP to end its partnership with Sinn Féin after Gavin Robinson's comments on the Executive.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: PSNI enforcement of the law at Drumcree Original release: Just what will it take for the DUP to break their partnership with Sinn Fein? (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill Must Go
TUV leader Jim Allister calls for Sinn Féin to be removed from government, accusing the party of breaking the law and the Pledge of Office and criticising the DUP for only lodging complaints. He urges the DUP to withdraw its support for First Minister Michelle O'Neill.
Constitutional affairs Original release: O’Neill Must Go (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin Government’s Calculated Snub to Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister MP calls the Irish Embassy's announcement that Sonja Hyland has begun as Ambassador to Great Britain a deliberate insult to Northern Ireland. He urges the Foreign Secretary to summon the ambassador and demand respect for the UK's constitutional name and territorial integrity.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sonja Hyland appointed Irish Ambassador to Great Britain Original release: Dublin Government’s Calculated Snub to Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Scaremongering Cannot Hide Its Betrayal
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP's warnings about transfers are a scare tactic, citing the 2022 Assembly election's transfer figures and claiming the DUP broke its promise on the Irish Sea Border by endorsing the Donaldson deal.
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP comments on unionist transfers ahead of next Assembly election Original release: DUP Scaremongering Cannot Hide Its Betrayal (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin’s dependence on UK defence exposes all-Ireland folly
TUV leader Jim Allister, North Antrim MP, says Dublin relies on UK and French warships and missiles for air defence during its EU presidency, and argues this undermines calls for an all-Ireland arrangement or border poll.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Irish Times report on foreign military cover during Irish EU presidency Original release: Dublin’s dependence on UK defence exposes all-Ireland folly (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Allister Vindicated as UK Carbon Levy Hits Ferry Passengers
TUV MP Jim Allister KC says P&O Ferries' confirmation of a £10 surcharge on coach bookings between Cairnryan and Larne shows his earlier warnings about the UK carbon trading scheme extension to shipping were justified. He calls the costs unfair to Northern Ireland passengers and businesses and…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: P&O Ferries £10 coach surcharge linked to UK Emissions Trading Scheme Original release: Allister Vindicated as UK Carbon Levy Hits Ferry Passengers (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State Needs to Challenge Dublin, Not Seek Its Approval
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on the Secretary of State to raise the Narrow Water bombing evidence with Dublin and seek an apology from the Irish Republic, accusing the Government of seeking Dublin's approval on legacy proposals and the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Secretary of State Needs to Challenge Dublin, Not Seek Its Approval (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)