East Antrim TUV

13/08/2026

The DUP appears to have developed a remarkably short memory when it comes to asylum seekers in Mid and East Antrim.

The party is now warning about the prospect of asylum seekers being sent to the borough without consultation and describing such an approach as “a recipe for disaster”.

Yet when councillors actually had an opportunity to take a stand on this issue, the DUP voted in favour of implementing Mid and East Antrim’s action plan under The Executive Office Programme for Asylum Seekers and Refugees.

The minutes from January 2024 could not be clearer. The proposal was to accept the recommendation concerning implementation of the framework and action plan developed for Mid and East Antrim. The DUP voted for it.

TUV councillors voted against.

The programme arose in the context of the dispersal of asylum seekers across Northern Ireland and was about providing services and support for those placed within the borough.

No one should pretend that councillors themselves determine where the Home Office places asylum seekers. They do not. But there is a world of difference between consistently opposing this agenda and voting for the Council framework designed to facilitate it before subsequently presenting yourself as its opponent.

The DUP now asks whether nobody has learned anything. Perhaps the party should begin by looking at its own voting record.

TUV’s position has at least been consistent. When the issue came before Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, our representatives opposed it. We do not need to reinvent our position now because public concern has increased.

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06/08/2026

Donald Trump coming north when he visits Ireland next month would be “welcome and appropriate”, the TUV has said. https://tinyurl.com/4xnx7s94

13/07/2026

What a fantastic Glorious Twelfth across East Antrim.

It was a pleasure to see so many people out enjoying the celebrations, with a wonderful atmosphere from start to finish. The day was a great showcase of our local communities, traditions and heritage, and it was encouraging to see families and friends coming together to mark the occasion.

Thank you to everyone who helped organise today’s events, the bands, participants, volunteers, emergency services and all those who worked behind the scenes to ensure the day ran smoothly.

We hope everyone had a safe journey home and enjoyed a memorable Glorious Twelfth. ❤️🤍💙

03/07/2026

Friends in East Antrim,

With elections approaching, now is the time to get behind the TUV.

We stand unapologetically for the Union and our British identity, while fighting for the issues that matter most to local families: fixing our health service, improving education, sorting our crumbling roads, tackling the cost of living, and ensuring fair treatment for our farmers and businesses.

TUV offers consistent, principled unionism — no backroom deals and no compromise on what matters.
If you want real change and honest representation in East Antrim, join us, support us, and vote TUV.

Ready to get involved? Head to the TUV website and sign up today: tuv.org.uk/join or message our page and we will be glad to chat with you.

Together we can build a stronger future for our communities.

📍 Follow this page for local updates.

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02/07/2026

Great to see the East Antrim Bands Forum heritage exhibition officially open today at the Larne Market Yard.

Our local bands are the heartbeat of our culture, preserving traditions that span generations. This fantastic showcase features incredible historical artefacts, vintage uniforms, and photographs tracking our rich musical legacy.

The exhibition runs until Thursday 9th July. Get down and support our local culture.

02/07/2026

A great evening watching the Mass Flute Band parading Larne Main Street this evening on the way to the launch of the East Antrim Bands Forum 2026 heritage exhibition

30/06/2026

27/05/2026

There has been a very serious incident in Carrickfergus this evening. PSNI are currently at the scene, it is advised that people stay clear of the area while officers carry out their investigations.

If anyone was in the Castle Car Park area this evening, or has any information that may assist the PSNI with their enquiries, please contact police via 101.

26/05/2026

TUV announces North Antrim candidates

TUV is excited to announce that in next year’s Assembly election sitting MLA Timothy Gaston will be joined by Kirk Wilson as the party pushes to win the Alliance seat for unionism.

Kirk, from Cloughmills, is one of the young generation of up and coming unionist activists.

With Timothy Gaston firmly established as a highly effective MLA and with TUV having proved itself as the lead unionist party in North Antrim, through the election of Jim Allister MP, we are looking for further growth next May.

In Kirk Wilson we have a young man gifted in public speaking and grounded in the values that epitomise TUV, as well as being involved in the local community.

In North Antrim the big prize for unionism would be winning four seats and knocking out Sinn Féin’s little helper, the Alliance Party. This can be done and should be the unified goal of all unionist parties. With TUV now the strongest unionist party in the constituency, the path to winning four seats is by voting TUV 1 & 2 and then giving further preferences to the other unionist candidates. Full and disciplined use of transfers, by all unionists voting for all unionist candidates, is the way to victory.

Speaking of his selection and the contest ahead, Timothy Gaston said:-

“In putting myself before the electorate I do so on the basis of my record in Stormont as your strong voice. When others have ducked the hard issues, I’ve been the dependable voice to stand up and speak out against wokery and the aggressive Sinn Fein agenda. I wasn’t sent to Stormont to be silent, nor to prop up the establishment, but as a strong voice in defence of unionism and in promotion of my constituents’ interests. In that I believe I have been faithful and hardworking throughout the constituency. I’m very happy to be judged on my record of standing up for North Antrim.”

Speaking of his nomination Kirk Wilson said:

“It is a great honour to have the opportunity to stand for TUV in North Antrim. With my family embedded in North Antrim for generations it would be an immense privilege to represent in Stormont my local community, alongside our remarkable sitting MLA, Timothy Gaston. I believe we would be a great team for North Antrim, speaking truth to power and holding the failing institutions to account. It’s time for unionism to assert itself. There is no more tangible way of doing that than North Antrim returning two TUV MLAs to Stormont.

“As a young person, I am particularly passionate about reaching young voters and giving them the voice they desire and deserve. TUV is the only Unionist party that can safeguard our Union for the next generation.”

Commenting the local MP, Jim Allister, said:

“I am delighted to be able to present to the people of North Antrim two such skilled and impressive candidates. Timothy has already proved himself as the scourge of squander and Sinn Fein in Stormont and Kirk has the same capacity and drive.

“In the upcoming election voters will have the opportunity through the TUV ticket to not just choose strength over weakness, but to lay the basis for winning the fourth seat for unionism. In that every unionist has their part to play by giving subsequent preferences to every unionist candidate. It can be done. Let’s do it!”

21/05/2026

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