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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…