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Gregory Campbell delivered 'home truths' to Nancy Pelosi on Londonderry visit BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Gregory Campbell has said that he and his DUP colleague Gary Middleton delivered some "home truths" to US Speaker Nancy Pelosi on her visit to Londonderry on Thursday. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/gregory-campbell-delivered-home-truths-to-nancy-pelosi-on-londonderry-visit-38029937.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article38029926.ece/f6d59/AUTOCROP/h342/gregz.jpg Email Gregory Campbell has said that he and his DUP colleague Gary Middleton delivered some "home truths" to US Speaker Nancy Pelosi on her visit to Londonderry on Thursday. Ms Pelosi was in Derry as part of a US delegation on a four-day visit to Ireland, she also visited the Irish border between Derry and Donegal. DUP East Londonderry MP Mr Campbell said it was important to have unionist representation at a reception for the US delegation to deliver some "home truths", … [Read more...] about Gregory Campbell delivered ‘home truths’ to Nancy Pelosi on Londonderry visit

Toibin claims Sinn Fein official told him to 'F*** off' out of office 'before something happens' BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Aontu leader Peadar Toibin has claimed that an official from Sinn Fein told him to “F*** off” out of an office on the party area at Leinster House “before something happens”. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/toibin-claims-sinn-fein-official-told-him-to-f-off-out-of-office-before-something-happens-38029824.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37679140.ece/a8f36/AUTOCROP/h342/2019-01-04_new_46944121_I1.JPG Email Aontu leader Peadar Toibin has claimed that an official from Sinn Fein told him to “F*** off” out of an office on the party area at Leinster House “before something happens”. Mr Toibin who quit Sinn Fein last November made the claim on a social media post. He posted a picture of empty boxes that were left in his office. And he wrote: "This morning … [Read more...] about Toibin claims Sinn Fein official told him to ‘F*** off’ out of office ‘before something happens’

Sinn Fein Mayor accused of 'abusing position' after holding Easter Rising commemoration event BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A Sinn Fein Mayor has been accused of "abusing her position" after holding an event to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising on council property. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/sinn-fein-mayor-accused-of-abusing-position-after-holding-easter-rising-commemoration-event-38028599.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article38028802.ece/ae4e2/AUTOCROP/h342/Easter_Lily_Event.jpg Email A Sinn Fein Mayor has been accused of "abusing her position" after holding an event to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising on council property. Unionist councillors have hit out at Brenda Chivers who used the Mayor's parlour at Causeway Coast & Glens Council to host the event on Wednesday evening. The Easter Lily event was attended by Sinn Fein council candidates, MLAs and republican activists from the area. UUP councillor Darryl Wilson said that a … [Read more...] about Sinn Fein Mayor accused of ‘abusing position’ after holding Easter Rising commemoration event

Beattie accuses Pat Finucane Centre of RUC 'smear' over bomb attack BelfastTelegraph.co.uk An Ulster Unionist MLA has accused the Pat Finucane Centre (PFC) of a "sickening and abhorrent" attempt to smear the RUC by attributing a loyalist attack on a bar during the Troubles to the force. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/beattie-accuses-pat-finucane-centre-of-ruc-smear-over-bomb-attack-38029174.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/migration_catalog/article38029199.ece/24590/AUTOCROP/h342/RUC.jpg Email An Ulster Unionist MLA has accused the Pat Finucane Centre (PFC) of a "sickening and abhorrent" attempt to smear the RUC by attributing a loyalist attack on a bar during the Troubles to the force. In a Tweet on Wednesday, the Pat Finucane Centre publicised a screening of the Glenanne Gang documentary Unquiet Graves at the Rock Bar in Granemore, Co Armagh, stating the pub "survived an RUC bomb and gun attack" in 1976. On June 5, 1976, loyalists - believed … [Read more...] about Beattie accuses Pat Finucane Centre of RUC ‘smear’ over bomb attack

UUP confirm Danny Kennedy to stand in EU elections BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The UUP has confirmed former Stormont minister Danny Kennedy will stand for the party in the upcoming EU elections. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/uup-confirm-danny-kennedy-to-stand-in-eu-elections-38029051.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article38019100.ece/90b78/AUTOCROP/h342/2017-09-07_new_34389244_I1.JPG Email The UUP has confirmed former Stormont minister Danny Kennedy will stand for the party in the upcoming EU elections. Mr Kennedy, who served nearly 20 years as an MLA for Newry and Armagh before losing his seat in the 2017 election,  sought the nomination after UUP MEP Jim Nicholson revealed he would not be running again after almost 30 years in the role. Mr Kennedy said: “I am delighted and honoured to be the prospective candidate for the Ulster Unionist Party. "I am a lifelong unionist committed to strengthening the Union … [Read more...] about UUP confirm Danny Kennedy to stand in EU elections