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  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
December 21, 2024 at 8:14 AM

Lessons from the Christmas story

Lessons from the Christmas story As we reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, we can learn a great deal from the example set by Jesus View this email in your browserGood morning John,Lindsay and I have just recorded a Christmas themed Lions Roar podcast which will be available in al…
  Gordon Lyons MLA · [email protected]
December 14, 2024 at 8:29 AM

Funding our culture

Funding our culture By funding cultural expression now, we ensure it will be celebrated in the future View this email in your browserGood morning John,In towns and villages across Northern Ireland, our marching bands are the musical heartbeat of our communities. They bring people toget…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
December 7, 2024 at 8:00 AM

The battle goes on

The battle goes on Whilst progress was made, the battle goes on View this email in your browserGood morning John,The broad Unionist family rejects the current barriers to trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, created by Boris Johnson’s government. We consistently opposed th…
  Diane Dodds MLA · [email protected]
November 30, 2024 at 9:29 AM

Responsibility, transparency and accountability is urgently needed

Responsibility, transparency and accountability is urgently needed It is unacceptable to ask taxpayers for more, while their hard-earned contributions appear to be so carelessly handled View this email in your browserGood morning John,With Christmas approaching, households across North…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
November 23, 2024 at 7:59 AM

Family Businesses #TaxedToDeath

Family Businesses #TaxedToDeath We need to stand up or family business will be taxed to death View this email in your browserGood morning John,The devastating impact of the Labour Government’s first Budget is being felt across Northern Ireland, and the message from our communities is c…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
November 16, 2024 at 8:14 AM

Do you want locally produced food?

Do you want locally produced food? This government is jeopardising local food production View this email in your browserGood morning John,It is just after 8am on Saturday morning, and while many people may be enjoying a well-deserved lie-in after a busy week, over 25,000 farms across N…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
November 9, 2024 at 8:14 AM

Remembering

Remembering Ahead of travelling to the Cenotaph in London View this email in your browserGood morning,  JohnThis Sunday, in towns and villages across our United Kingdom, communities will gather to remember the service and sacrifice of those who defended our freedoms.  Remembrance Sunda…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 8:29 AM

Ensuring our voice is heard.

Ensuring our voice is heard. View this email in your browserGood morning,  JohnThis week in Parliament the Chancellor announced the first Budget of the new Labour Government. Whilst there were positives in terms of the continued freeze on fuel duty, there will be an additional £6w00millio…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
October 26, 2024 at 7:29 AM

What will Budget mean for you?

What will Budget mean for you? The budget needs to reward people who work hard rather than crippling them with further taxes. View this email in your browserGood morning,  JohnFrom questioning the Secretary of State in Parliament to meeting party activists in Cullybackey, Bangor and Port…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
October 19, 2024 at 9:50 AM

Embracing change and renewal

Embracing change and renewal View this email in your browserGood morning,  JohnAutumn is my favourite season of the year. On crisp, frosty mornings, the kaleidoscope of colours around us showcases the beauty of the natural world. As I walk our lively Beagle, Duke, I’m struck by the wonder…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
October 12, 2024 at 7:00 AM

We reject mandatory vaccination plans

We reject mandatory vaccination plans The Department of Health needs to go back to the drawing board View this email in your browserGood morning,  JohnThis Monday the Health Minister’s Consultation on the Public Health Bill closes.  You can complete your own response here. There have bee…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
October 5, 2024 at 7:14 AM

NI punching above its weight

NI punching above its weight Celebrating NI success at Olympics and challenging Sinn Fein to provide answers View this email in your browserGood morning,  JohnOur wee country has a proud history of sporting success. From George Best lifting the European Cup in 1968 to McIlroy, Clarke, an…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
September 28, 2024 at 7:00 AM

Confident about our future

Confident about our future Happy Ulster Day View this email in your browserGood morning and Happy Ulster Day,  JohnThis time last week, we were gathering for our Party Conference in Belfast.In my first conference speech as leader, I outlined my positive vision for the Party and the prior…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
September 14, 2024 at 7:14 AM

46 days to go

46 days to go Labour balancing the books on backs of pensioners View this email in your browserGood morning,  JohnElected politics is about speaking up and this week we’ve been involved in several robust exchanges with Government. We’ve been speaking up for working families and pensioner…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
September 7, 2024 at 6:59 AM

Focused on delivery rather than optics

Focused on delivery rather than optics View this email in your browserGood morning,  JohnSince Stormont’s return seven months ago, the Democratic Unionist Party has been firmly focused on delivery on the issues that matter. Unlike those who shirk the important decisions - or would rather …
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
August 31, 2024 at 7:14 AM

Focused on delivery

Focused on delivery View this email in your browserGood morning,  JohnParliament returns on Monday and our DUP MPs will be back in London to make the case for Northern Ireland.  The newly elected Labour Government has a massive majority and I won’t pretend that it will be easy to try and …
  Paul Givan MLA · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 7:29 AM

Childcare Subsidy Scheme - time running out to register

Childcare Subsidy Scheme - time running out to register Sign up for Conference 2024 View this email in your browserGood morning,  JohnThe Democratic Unionist Party is determined to help working families across Northern Ireland. As part of that, in May I announced a suite of Early Learnin…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
July 11, 2024 at 3:44 PM

A day for expressing our faith, culture and heritage

A day for expressing our faith, culture and heritage View this email in your browserGood afternoon JohnThe Twelfth of July demonstrations across Northern Ireland bring hundreds of thousands of people together to remember the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which enshrined the fundamental pri…
  Gavin Robinson · [email protected]
July 3, 2024 at 12:15 PM

You have one vote - use it wisely

You have one vote - use it wisely Vote for the party that can win View this email in your browserGood afternoon JohnTomorrow’s election will help shape the future direction of Northern Ireland.  It is about you and your family. If you want a stronger, more prosperous Northern Ireland wit…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
May 18, 2024 at 6:59 AM

Made in Northern Ireland

Made in Northern Ireland From farm to fork must be a short distance View this email in your browserGood morning JohnWe’ve had a really encouraging few days at the Balmoral Show where thousands of people have visited our stand and engaged with colleagues and I.I met people from every walk…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
May 11, 2024 at 6:59 AM

The public services NI deserves

The public services NI deserves View this email in your browserI had a great morning at the North West 200 yesterday talking to the team of volunteers and officials who make this fantastic event happen. Best wishes to the competitors, spectators and the workers for a successful 2024 race …
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
May 4, 2024 at 6:59 AM

Irish Gov riding two horses

Irish Gov riding two horses RoI hypocrisy must be called out View this email in your browserGood morning JohnOn Wednesday evening I travelled back from Westminster and straight down to Lurgan for a tree planting ceremony in memory of Eva Martin who was murdered by the PIRA on 2 May 1974 …
  Emma Little-Pengelly MLA · [email protected]
April 27, 2024 at 6:59 AM

NI’s bank account

NI’s bank account Health asks for 58% of all spending View this email in your browserGood morning JohnOn Thursday, the Northern Ireland Executive agreed a budget for the next twelve months which gave the Department of Health an increase of 6.4% or £455m on their allocation at the same po…
  Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) · [email protected]
April 20, 2024 at 6:59 AM

News Update - 20th April

News Update - 20th April View this email in your browserGood morning JohnThis week Party representatives have been busy in the Assembly and Westminster focusing on the issues that matter to people across Northern Ireland. Party Leader Gavin Robinson’s Private Members Bill, the British Nat…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
April 13, 2024 at 6:59 AM

A plan for Northern Ireland

A plan for Northern Ireland View this email in your browserGood morning John This week I have been in Mid Ulster, North Antrim and Lagan Valley outlining my plan for Northern Ireland. This place we call home is unrecognisable from what it was when I was growing up.  It is common now that …
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
April 6, 2024 at 6:59 AM

Focusing on the job in hand

Focusing on the job in hand View this email in your browserGood morning JohnI count it an honour to have been appointed as interim leader of the Democratic Unionist Party.No one can deny that the events of the past week have been profoundly shocking and my thoughts remain with those who a…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
March 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Easter Message

Easter Message We exist to build a better and stronger Northern Ireland View this email in your browserGood morning JohnYesterday our Party Officers received the resignation of Jeffrey Donaldson as leader of the Party. He has been suspended from our membership pending the outcome of a ju…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP · [email protected]
March 23, 2024 at 7:59 AM

Others talk, we deliver.

Others talk, we deliver. View this email in your browserGood morning, JohnLast week I was in the United States meeting with political and business leaders.  Once again, I was reminded that global names can trace their beginnings back to Ulster. No less than 20 US Presidents as well as nam…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP · [email protected]
March 16, 2024 at 7:59 AM

Removing the democratic defecit

Removing the democratic defecit View this email in your browserGood morning, JohnOn Tuesday the Assembly will debate a DUP motion (the applicability motion) which will give the Northern Ireland Assembly the first opportunity to vote on whether a new EU law should apply in Northern Ireland…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP · [email protected]
March 9, 2024 at 7:59 AM

Engaging in Washington

Engaging in Washington View this email in your browserGood morning, JohnNext week I will be travelling to Washington DC to engage with lawmakers and other influential voices around Capitol Hill.  Our engagement strategy in Washington has been ramped up in recent years.  This has led to ne…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP · [email protected]
March 2, 2024 at 8:53 AM

A busy week

A busy week Implementing our plan to make Northern Ireland prosperous View this email in your browserGood morning, JohnAs Party Leader I try to combine my duties in London with engagements back home particularly speaking to Party members, supporters, and the wider community across Northe…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP · [email protected]
February 24, 2024 at 7:59 AM

Moving Northern Ireland forward

Moving Northern Ireland forward View this email in your browserGood morning, JohnThis week I have been across Northern Ireland, in West Tyrone, Fermanagh & South Tyrone in Lagan Valley and Belfast talking to people about building a better Northern Ireland.  We are a devolutionist Part…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP · [email protected]
February 17, 2024 at 7:59 AM

We have taken the right course of action

We have taken the right course of action View this email in your browserGood morning, JohnWatch our Party Political Broadcast which aired this week - Join the team and play your part. “When I was elected leader of the Democratic Unionist Party in July 2021, I pledged to lead our party, an…
  Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 8:15 PM

A recap of the last 24 hours

A recap of the last 24 hours View this email in your browserGood evening JohnThe video below gives a quick recap of yesterday morning at the Assembly. Today, our new Chairs and Deputy Chairs of Committees within the Assembly were announced.  They are:Joanne Bunting MLA - Justice Committee…
  Gavin Robinson MP · [email protected]
January 27, 2024 at 7:59 AM

Securing British citizenship rights

Securing British citizenship rights for those born across the border View this email in your browserGood morning JohnYesterday in Parliament the House passed the Second Reading of a Private Members Bill I introduced seeking to extend provision for British citizenship, including the right…
  Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) · [email protected]
January 24, 2024 at 7:59 PM

In case you missed it....

In case you missed it.... Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP speaking earlier in the House of Commons “I won’t be deflected by threats” View this email in your browserGood evening JohnTake a few minutes this evening to watch Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s full speech in Parliament today. Join the Party …
  Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) · [email protected]
January 13, 2024 at 7:59 AM

The DUP is shaping the debate

The DUP is shaping the debate View this email in your browserGood morning JohnOn the 1st July 2021, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson put the Government on notice that the NI Protocol was not going to be tolerated by unionism. In his first speech as Party Leader, that morning Sir Jeffrey outlined our…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP · [email protected]
January 6, 2024 at 7:59 AM

Talks start again next week

Talks start again next week View this email in your browserGood morning JohnOur discussions with the Government recommence next week. Our negotiating team is ready and I thank them for their dedicated work over the Christmas break.  We remain focused on getting a fair and balanced outcome…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 7:59 AM

Looking ahead to 2024

Looking ahead to 2024 View this email in your browserGood morning JohnAs we stand at the threshold of 2024, I want to wish you, your family and friends a Happy New Year. As we leave the last few days of 2023 behind and think about the future it is an opportunity to reflect and to set goal…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 9:00 AM

Wishing you a Merry Christmas 🎅

Wishing you a Merry Christmas 🎅 View this email in your browserGood morning JohnChristmas is a time when we can all pause and reflect. Many of us have an opportunity to step back from the everyday routine of life and spend time with family and friends.
We remember those on Christmas Day a…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP · [email protected]
December 16, 2023 at 10:12 AM

Securing progress for the long-term

Securing progress for the long-term View this email in your browserGood morning JohnThis week there has been a significant focus on the discussions taking place on the state of public finances in Northern Ireland when the Secretary of State convened meetings at Hillsborough Castle.  These…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP · [email protected]
December 9, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Monday in Hillsborough

Monday in Hillsborough Monday’s roundtable is distinct from our discussions with the Government regarding the NI Protocol / Windsor Framework. View this email in your browserGood morning JohnThe Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has convened a roundtable on Monday afternoon in Hill…
  Gavin Robinson · [email protected]
December 2, 2023 at 7:59 AM

Do you understand the Barnett Squeeze?

Do you understand the Barnett Squeeze? We will always stand with working families and seek to get them fair pay. View this email in your browserGood morning JohnIn the last few weeks, Northern Ireland has witnessed teachers, bus drivers, classroom assistants, nurses, allied health profes…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP · [email protected]
November 25, 2023 at 7:59 AM

Determined to secure further progress.

Determined to secure further progress. View this email in your browserGood morning JohnLast Wednesday was a very busy day in the House of Commons.  Beyond the weekly Prime Minister’s Question Time, we had the Autumn Statement from the Chancellor but also from 11:30 until mid-day, MPs had …
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson · [email protected]
November 18, 2023 at 7:59 AM

All eyes on Wednesday

All eyes on Wednesday View this email in your browserGood morning JohnNext Wednesday (22nd November) the Chancellor is scheduled to deliver the Autumn Statement. Whilst the details of the Statement are a tightly guarded secret until he stands in the House of Commons, there has been specul…
  Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) · [email protected]
November 11, 2023 at 7:59 AM

Will you stop at 11am?

Will you stop at 11am? This season is not about us. It’s about those who are no longer with us. View this email in your browserGood morning JohnI’m taking a break from the regular political email. Instead, I’m doing what millions across the United Kingdom will be doing today by pausing t…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson · [email protected]
November 4, 2023 at 7:59 AM

I am strengthened in my resolve to get an outcome that is good for NI

I am strengthened in my resolve to get an outcome that is good for NI we knew there was a better way. View this email in your browserGood morning JohnThis week we were again engaged in talks with the Government.  The DUP has been consistent in setting out the case that the Government has…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson · [email protected]
October 28, 2023 at 6:59 AM

Our rights will not be diminished or side-lined

Our rights will not be diminished or side-lined View this email in your browserGood morning JohnOur phased withdrawal from the Northern Ireland Executive in February 2022 was designed to highlight to the UK Government and the EU that they needed to address unionist concerns about the NI P…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson · [email protected]
October 21, 2023 at 6:59 AM

📺 Missed conference? Catch highlights here

📺 Missed conference? Catch highlights here View this email in your browserGood morning JohnA week ago today we had a fantastic Party conference. Thank you to everyone who was there and made it a success. If you couldn’t make it, please take the time to see the highlights. Also see below r…
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 6:59 AM

Conference 2023 - Get your ticket

Conference 2023 - Get your ticket View this email in your browserGood morning JohnThis time next week I hope you will be on your way to the Party conference.  If you haven’t secured your ticket yet, please book now here. The theme of our conference this year is ‘Together, we will succeed.…