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** Party Leader seeks to renew and revitalise unionism
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Following unanimous ratification by the Party Executive on Wednesday, Party Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson outlined his vision for the DUP and for unionism in a speech on Thursday morning.

Stressing a long-term vision for the future he said, “I will seek to renew and revitalise unionism not just for the next few months but for the next quarter century, the strategy we will follow and the principles that will guide us.”

He also said over the coming months the Party will be guided by five core objectives:

- To remove the Irish Sea border’s pernicious impact on our trading and constitutional position.
- To make sure that devolution is placed on a stable and sustainable basis.
-To prioritise our health service and our economy as we emerge from the pandemic
- To broaden and deepen the support for Northern Ireland’s place in the United Kingdom.
- To listen to voices from right across Northern Ireland in shaping our future strategy.

Read the full speechhere. ([link removed])
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On Thursday the Party also commemorated the Battle of the Somme with a wreath laying ceremony at the memorial to the 36th Ulster Division in the grounds of the Stormont Estate.

Party Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was interviewed on BBC Radio Ulster and stressed there should be no internal border ([link removed]) in the UK when it comes to trade.

First Minister Paul Givan commemorated the Battle of the Somme ([link removed]) at Belfast City Hall.
- Commented on the most recent relaxations to Covid restrictions ([link removed]) agreed at the Executive.

North Down MLA Stephen Dunne
took up his seat ([link removed]) in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Economy Minister Paul Frew announced a £180 million investment in the NI Traineeship ([link removed]) .
- Announced the second Assured Skills Academy ([link removed]) in legal services.
- Confirmed theStudy USA Programme ([link removed]) for 2021/22 will proceed.

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots published a consultation on proposals to protect service animals ([link removed]) whilst on active duty in Northern Ireland.
- Launched a £1million ([link removed]) Rural Business Development grant scheme.
- Launched a call for evidence on a plan to eliminate plastic pollution ([link removed]) .
- Launched a Robotics and Automation ([link removed]) Pilot Project.
- Visited the farm of UFU President ([link removed]) Victor Chestnutt.
- Visited the Lough Neagh ([link removed]) Rescue Service.

Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds spoke ahead of a meeting with Maros Sefcovic ([link removed])
- Following the meeting she said the EU’s position ([link removed]) was ‘you can have any solution you like, so long as it’s the EU’s pre-ordained outcome."

East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell said questions continue over the prosecution of veterans ([link removed]) .

North Antrim MLA Mervyn Storey said the Justice Minister must closely monitor the Victims Payment ([link removed]) assessment and appeals.

East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson asked who bears responsibility for PPS failures ([link removed]) in veterans cases.

Lord Dodds said an extension of three months to a temporary so-called grace period for chilled meats ([link removed]) is of little consequence.

South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke expressed alarm at reports PSNI officers were instructed not to arrest members of dissident republican ([link removed]) organisation Saoradh.

East Belfast MLA Joanne Bunting said the PSNI must address under-representation of Protestant ([link removed]) working-class communities.
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