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All MPs urged to support Protocol debate

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.

Also this week

First Minister & Party Leader Arlene Foster challenged Twitter & Facebook to act on Sinn Fein misinformation.
- Said Sinn Fein’s approach to the Storey funeral was an insult to every family who lost a loved one during the pandemic.
- Led the weekly NI Executive Media Briefing on Thursday.
- Welcomed Lord Frost’s 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 and the damage of the NI Protocol.

East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell said the Prime Minister must take direct action to address the NI Protocol.
- Highlighted the forthcoming change in the energy price cap due on 1st April.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds welcomed the decision to allow limited contactless click and collect services

DAERA Minister Gordon Lyons announced a £1million micro food business scheme.
- Reminded farmers & landlords that a few weeks remain to apply for funding to plant native woodlands.
- Welcomed a campaing to address the problem of textile waste.

Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan tabled the Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion (Amendment) Bill and updated the Christian Institute on its details.

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart said Paul Givan’s Private Members Bill 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.

Education Minister Peter Weir announced the phased return of pupils to school on 8th March
- Announced his intention to introduce some flexibility in school starting age.
- Announced an extension to the Covid-19 Childcare Temporary Closure Fund.

East Belfast MLA Robin Newton condemned a brutal attack in his constituency.