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16/10/2026

The Legacy Bill aims to succeed were so many other legacy initiatives have failed. The problem is UKG is not being honest.

The argument that there are protections for veterans is not true, they apply to everyone. The majority of the amendments are in relation to witnesses not accused service personnel.

So we could still see members of the SAS face court in NI over Clonoe and Coagh. In the meantime the Irish govt wash over legacy with a disinterested wave of the hand.

The appalling crimes of Jeffrey Donaldson are on the record, the man is in prison, his double life exposed. However, he ...
15/10/2026

The appalling crimes of Jeffrey Donaldson are on the record, the man is in prison, his double life exposed. However, he showed no emotion, no contrition absolutely no remorse.

Yet we must remember the victims whose lives have been destroyed and the courage they have shown in giving evidence to take this man off the streets.

As I laid out some time ago - his sentencing ended in confusion - although he was given a 15 year sentence he will only spend 7.5 years behind bars.

A sentencing council for Northern Ireland can address this inconsistency in sentencing.

A nice suprise.Diddly Squat Farm goodies - diddly crisps, little turds and bee juice wh***ey curtesy of Kate Evans for m...
14/10/2026

A nice suprise.

Diddly Squat Farm goodies - diddly crisps, little turds and bee juice wh***ey curtesy of Kate Evans for my birthday. šŸ˜

***ey

Iā€™m liaising with the PSNI to minimise disruption as James street sits on the opposite side of a road between 2 schools....
12/10/2026

Iā€™m liaising with the PSNI to minimise disruption as James street sits on the opposite side of a road between 2 schools.

However at present the police cordon doesnā€™t affect Sloan Street so collection of children from school should not be an issue.

12/10/2026

We already have a criminal justice system where the Judge allows sentence reduction for a whole range of issues including early or late guilty pleas. That should not extend to ā€˜Good Character Referencesā€™ once the perpetrator has been found guilty, particularly in sexual and domestic abuse cases.

I will be bringing forward an amendment to the ā€˜Sentencing Billā€™ ā€“ currently going through Stormont - to stop the use of good character references. Its time we put the victim first and took the initiative out of the hands of the perpetrator.

10/10/2026

Took the opportunity today when I was out to visit Gilford Crusaders football pitch which is owned and run by council.

This follows on from a useful and frank meeting CEO & a meeting a number of weeks ago with Gilford boxing club.

Those who know or live in Gilford will understand how dilapidated the village has become and I have made a concerted effort to address infrastructure failings.

Gilford is not alone of course and Iā€™ll ensure I represent the whole of Upper Bann.

10/10/2026

A day spent with friends and constituents in Portadown, at St Marks Fun Day. Also at St Paulā€™s Church Hall in Gilford at their autumn craft fair.

Nice to see so many dedicated to their communities with important, low key events.

Also took time to pop down to Gilford Crusaders football ground, run and owned by which is in desperate need of investment.

With all thatā€™s going on it was lovely to just connect with constituents going about their day. That doesnā€™t mean they didnā€™t express their opinions.

10/10/2026

This week at the Justice Committee, I had the opportunity to question officials on a range of important issues affecting our communities.

Scrutiny and accountability are a key part of the Committee's work, and it's important that local voices and concerns are represented in those discussions.

As always, I'll continue working to ensure the issues that matter to people are being raised and challenged.

We can bring forward all the motions we want to the floor of the Assembly, but the reality remains the same: Michelle Oā€™...
09/10/2026

We can bring forward all the motions we want to the floor of the Assembly, but the reality remains the same: Michelle Oā€™Neill will continue to represent Northern Ireland as First Minister, even if she is found guilty of breaking the law.

Yet the power to hold her to account lies with the unionist parties.

Not through pointless motions, but through action: removing her from her position as First Minister.

The solution is as simple as it is effective.

The Deputy First Minister resigns, and in doing so, the First Minister automatically loses her position too.

The Executive Ministers remain in place. The Assembly continues its work. The scrutiny committees continue scrutinising the Bills currently progressing through Stormont.

The work of government continues. The only difference is that Michelle Oā€™Neill can no longer represent Northern Ireland as First Minister, nationally or internationally.

There is no point blaming the Chief Constable or the Secretary of State, this sits with those public representatives who broke the law.

If unionist parties are serious about accountability, the mechanism is there. The question is whether they have the political will to use it.

šŸš† An update from Translink šŸŒ³Tree management remedial works are to be carried out at Church Street in Portadown (close t...
09/10/2026

šŸš† An update from Translink šŸŒ³

Tree management remedial works are to be carried out at Church Street in Portadown (close to the junction with Jervis Street) which will last approximately two weeks, starting on Monday the 12th of October.

There will be some activity on this site during night-time hours, as trees will be stored at this location and removed along the track as required. However, all wood chipping and processing of material will take place during daytime hours only.

The monitoring of noise and vibration levels will be in effect throughout this work and measures will be implemented to reduce levels of disruption.

There will be no disruption to rail services as a result of this work.

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