Ulster Unionist Party
Ulster Unionist Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong criticises Labour's Family Farm Tax and red diesel changes. She says these policies are causing stress and financial difficulties for farmers.
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The party's Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes UK Budget support for NI households but criticises the Executive's failure to agree a Budget.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Hanna: UK Budget Underlines Failure of Executive to Do Its Job
Claire Hanna MP calls for Budget support for families and long-term investment in Northern Ireland's economy.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Hanna: Budget must deliver support now and invest in Northern Ireland's future
The DUP MLA Gerry Carroll criticises the DUP's stance on wages and ministerial cars, accusing them of obstructing progress and blocking rights.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP Stormont brake request on MLA wages and ministerial cars Original release: Carroll: DUP Will Pocket the Wage and Wreck the Work
The party criticises the Department for the Economy's handling of Ulster University's funding, putting 450 jobs at risk. The party Leader, Mal O'Hara, calls for Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald to explain her plan for higher education in Northern Ireland.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: The Department for the Economy has failed Ulster University’s staff
The party and the UUP express concerns about EU customs law and its impact on Northern Ireland businesses.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Joint statement by leaders of the UUP and TUV and the Chair of the Inter-Trade UK Business Association on Stormont BrakeArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
The party criticises DUP's Brexit strategy, saying it causes uncertainty and instability.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Pulling Stormont Brake is another DUP stunt, says TennysonArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
Main topic Agriculture and rural affairs (0.99); also Economy and employment, Public finance and taxation; purpose criticism (0.66); reactive; tone adversarial; criticises uk government
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