Northern Ireland Conservatives Conference 2025 Saturday, 1 March, 2025 The Northern Ireland Conservatives Conference 2025 brought together members, supporters, and industry leaders for a day of insightful discussions, policy debate, and a renewed commitment to strengthening the Party’s presence in Northern Ireland. Held in front of a packed audience, the conference was headlined by Conservative Party Leader, Kemi Badenoch, who delivered an inspiring keynote address... Articles
Letter bombs deplorable - Brotherston 7th March 2014 The people who sent two letter bombs addressed to Maghaberry Prison are, “absolute idiots who could have maimed or killed postal workers or someone else.” Local News
Labour Party treats Northern Irish people like second class citizens - Ringland 5th March 2014 The Labour Party treats people in Northern Ireland “like second class citizens” and “shows no respect for its local members”, according to NI Conservatives’ co... Local News
Minister's schools plan enforces sectarianism 5th March 2014 The education minister’s plan to create a ‘non-selective grammar school’ in Craigavon is a “confused mish-mash, which enforces religious segregation in... Local News
'Grow up' Brotherston urges city councillors 4th March 2014 The council chamber of Northern Ireland’s capital city was turned into a “primary school playground”, after councillors clashed last night over a football scarf... Local News
Drive down energy costs urges Andrews 4th March 2014 The executive in Northern Ireland needs to “help drive down energy costs”, according to NI Conservatives’ economy spokesman, Johnny Andrews. His comments... Local News
Brotherston calls for mortgage issues to be managed by responsible banks and engaged politicians 3rd March 2014 Banks should show a “sympathetic attitude” to mortgage payers who are struggling with negative equity, according to NI Conservatives’ spokesman, Mark... Local News
Downey case raises mutiple questions which a thorough investigation should answer 27th February 2014 The John Downey court case raises “profound questions” about dealing with the past and “specific questions” about letters issued to IRA ‘On the Runs’, according... Local News
Peter Hain 'absolutely shameless' about 'on the runs' deal 26th February 2014 NI Conservatives’ co-chair, Trevor Ringland, has described Peter Hain as ‘absolutely shameless’, after the former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland... Local News
Downey trial exposes Labour's 'on the run' scheme - NI Conservative 25th February 2014 The fact that a man accused of four IRA murders will not be prosecuted is “extremely regrettable”, according to NI Conservatives’ spokesman, Mark Brotherston... Local News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
