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** Everyone can join the fight to protect the Union
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The joint unionist legal action against the Northern Ireland Protocol has commenced and now there is an opportunity for everyone who values the Union to play their part in supporting this challenge.

Calling on people to support the crowdfunding initiative this week, Party Leader Arlene Foster MLA said, “We cannot allow our United Kingdom to be ripped apart and our UK internal market to be divided in order to protect the single market of the EU.

When I launched a petition calling for unfettered GB-NI trade, over 100k people joined with us in just over 24hrs, this is another opportunity for everyone who opposes the Protocol to play their part.”
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** Also this week
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Party Leader Arlene Foster led the weekly media briefing ([link removed]) following Thursdays meeting of the NI Executive.

Deputy Leader & Peer Nigel Dodds called on Dublin to share information with Northern Ireland on international travellers ([link removed]) .
- Said the Government ([link removed]) had behaved disgracefully on Libyan compensation ([link removed]) .
- Said HM Government must address and correct the fundamental defects of the NI Protocol ([link removed]) .

DUP MLAs marked Marie Curie’s National Day of Reflection ([link removed]) at Stormont.

Education Minister Peter Weir welcomed the return of all Primary pupils to school and commented on lateral flow tests ([link removed]) to be used in Post-Primary.
- Welcomed the reopening ([link removed]) of Sure Start and youth services.

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots announced further £325k support for the aquaculture ([link removed]) sector.
- Announced a new honours degree ([link removed]) for horticulture in Northern Ireland.
- Is considering a money-back scheme ([link removed]) on drinks bottles to tackle litter.
- Welcomed a new partnership to tackle plastic pollution ([link removed]) .
- Confirmed there would be no further investment in Port inspection facilities ([link removed]) until HMG provides clarity.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds urged unions and employers to resolve an ongoing dispute ahead of planned industrial action ([link removed]) by the University & College Union.
- Highighted the economic impact ([link removed]) of one year of lockdown.
- Announced that Co-Investment Fund ([link removed]) NI is recieving £16m to support SMEs
- Confirmed payments under business support schemes ([link removed]) would be extended.

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart said the move by the Secretary of State to take powers on the commissioning of abortion services ([link removed]) undermines devolution and sets a dangerous precedent.
- Raised an Urgent Question ([link removed]) in Parliament on commissioning of abortion services.

Lagan Valley MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the decision to fly the Union Flag on government buildings 365 days per year ([link removed]) should be extended to NI.

East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell called for clarity over slowing of the vaccine ([link removed]) roll-out
- Said the appearance of William Shawcross before the NI Affairs Committee ([link removed]) underlined quesitons about the Government’s commitment to Libyan compensation.

Junior Minister Gordon Lyons highlighted Sinn Fein’s lack of courtesy, interity and respect ([link removed]) on display in the Assembly chamber.

Newry & Armagh MLA William Irwin condemned those responsible for a beer keg device ([link removed]) left at Camlough lake.

North Antrim MP Ian Paisley welcomed £11.2million invesetment in hydrogen fuel cell buses ([link removed]) in Ballymena.

South Antrim MLA Pam Cameron urged the Assembly to do more to accomodate sign language ([link removed]) users.

North Belfast MLA Paula Bradley said answers were needed from the Communities Minister on the Sports Sustainability Fund ([link removed]) .

North Antrim MLA Paul Frew opened the party’s debate on the failure of the Communities Minister to progress the JobStart ([link removed]) programme.

Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley said NI should assist the Republic achieve an adequate level of vaccination ([link removed]) but highlighted the impact of EU vaccine policy.

Foyle MLA Gary Middleton welcomed the UK Government investment in a new Trade & Investment Hub ([link removed]) in Belfast.

North Antrim MLA Mervyn Storey said stop & search remains a vital tool in the fight against crime and terror ([link removed]) .
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