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** All MPs urged to support Protocol debate
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Ahead of Monday’s virtual debate in Parliament as a result of the petition tabled by Party Leader Arlene Foster, the Party has written to all 650 MPs in the House of Commons urging them to join with us in pressing the Government to underpin Northern Ireland’s position within the UK internal market.
Read the full letter here ([link removed]) .
Sign the Petition ([link removed])
** Also this week
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First Minister & Party Leader Arlene Foster challenged Twitter & Facebook ([link removed]) to act on Sinn Fein misinformation.
- Said Sinn Fein’s approach to the Storey funeral was an insult to every family ([link removed]) who lost a loved one during the pandemic.
- Led the weekly NI Executive Media Briefing ([link removed]) on Thursday.
- Welcomed Lord Frost’s ([link removed]) appointment to the Cabinet but reiterated the need for a long-term solution to the NI Protocol.
Deputy Leader & Peer Nigel Dodds urged Maros Sefcovic not to close its eyes to the concerns of unionists ([link removed]) and the damage of the NI Protocol.
East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell said the Prime Minister must take direct action ([link removed]) to address the NI Protocol.
- Highlighted the forthcoming change in the energy price cap ([link removed]) due on 1st April.
Economy Minister Diane Dodds welcomed the decision to allow limited contactless click and collect ([link removed]) services
DAERA Minister Gordon Lyons announced a £1million ([link removed]) micro food business scheme.
- Reminded farmers & landlords that a few weeks remain to apply for funding to plant native woodlands ([link removed]) .
- Welcomed a campaing to address the problem of textile waste ([link removed]) .
Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan tabled the Severe Fetal Impairment ([link removed]) Abortion (Amendment) Bill and updated the Christian Institute ([link removed]) on its details.
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart said Paul Givan’s Private Members Bill ([link removed]) sent a powerful message about how we value people.
- Challenged Finance Minister Conor Murphy to outline what action he is taking to source funding for the Victims Pension ([link removed]) .
Education Minister Peter Weir announced the phased return ([link removed]) of pupils to school on 8th March
- Announced his intention to introduce some flexibility in school starting age ([link removed]) .
- Announced an extension to the Covid-19 Childcare Temporary Closure Fund ([link removed]) .
East Belfast MLA Robin Newton condemned a brutal attack ([link removed]) in his constituency.
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