DUP Update - 5th June 2020
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** Mass gatherings are a breach of the law
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First Minister Arlene Foster interviewed about the possibility of further street protests

First Minister and Party Leader Arlene Foster has urged those considering holding street demonstrations to look at other ways to protest.

She said the impact of approximately 2,000 people gathering in Belfast city centre would not be felt for a number of weeks but that it puts lives in danger. She also paid tribute to others who have cancelled planned events and gatherings because of the risk to the public.


** Updates from this week
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** Economy Minister Diane Dodds
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* Announced the re-opening of tourist accomodation ([link removed]) from July 20th.

* Updated the Assembly on the current business support ([link removed]) measures.

* Discussed Northern Ireland's connectivity ([link removed]) with the Secretary of State and Belfast City Airport.

* Announced an advisory and oversight group to prepare for the safe resumption ([link removed]) of on-site vocational learning.


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Economy Minister Diane Dodds announcing the Executive's agreement on the re-opening of tourist accomodation.


** Education Minister Peter Weir
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* Published guidance for schools ([link removed]) on supporting remote learning.

* Extended the definition of key workers ([link removed]) to access childcare.

* Issued guidance to educational settings ([link removed]) on safe working.


** DAERA Minister Edwin Poots
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* Moved the annual Agricultural & Horticultural census ([link removed]) online.

* Paid tribute to workers ([link removed]) in our waste sector. .

* Highlighted the dangers of pollution ([link removed]) in waterways.

* Welcomed the re-opening of food to go ([link removed]) outlets.

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DAERA Minister Edwin Poots speaking as many food outlets re-opened this week.


** MPs
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* Jeffrey Donaldson raised concerns about how the move away from 'hybrid' Parliament ([link removed]) proceedings would impact MPs representing areas geograhically distant from London.

* Carla Lockhart said Health Minister should ensure a clear timetable ([link removed]) is in place for the normalisation of cancer services.

* Ian Paisley called on the Government to bring forward the UK hydrogen bus strategy ([link removed]) to assist in rebuilding the economy after the COVID pandemic.


** MLAs
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* Paul Frew called on the Finance Minister to publish all emails ([link removed]) relating to the failed PPE order with Dublin.

* Pam Cameron welcomed the announcement of a financial package ([link removed]) for care homes.
She also called on the Health Minister to regularly review the scientific advice ([link removed]) in relation to face coverings.


** Assembly supports 'life affirming' DUP motion
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Joanne Bunting MLA proposing Tuesday's Assembly debate on abortion regulations

This week Assembly to rejected the abortion regulations which have been recently imposed on Northern Ireland.


A motion was tabled by DUP MLAs Paul Givan, Joanne Bunting, Michelle McIlveen and Pam Cameron was passed by 46 votes to 40.

Following the result, Jeffrey Donaldson MP secured an Urgent Question in the House of Commons and DUP MPs urged the government to withdraw the regulations in light of the vote.
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Carla Lockhart MP speaking in Parliament after the Assembly vote

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