Northern Ireland Conservatives AGM Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 We were proud to host our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Belfast on 7th October 2024. Members who attended had deep discussions about the future of The Conservative Party in Northern Ireland and attendees left joyous with the chance to connect with like-minded individuals. Members elected the following individuals for the Management Team positions: Chairman - Paul Leeman Deputy Chair Membership -... Articles
Symington urges public to share information about Bangor shooting with the police 10th February 2014 NI Conservatives’ North Down representative, David Symington, has urged anyone with information about a shooting in Bangor to “contact the police immediately”... Local News
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Grand Master's Irish comments 'profoundly ignorant' 4th February 2014 NI Conservatives’ co-chair, Trevor Ringland, described comments about the Irish language by Belfast County Grand Master, George Chittick, as ‘profoundly... Local News
Ringland condemns violence outside Skainos 31st January 2014 Violence which erupted outside the Skainos community centre in east Belfast was “completely unacceptable”, according to NI Conservatives’ co-chair, Trevor... Local News
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New Northern College campus could give skills boost to region 30th January 2014 NI Conservatives’ spokesperson, Mark Brotherston, has welcomed the suggestion that the Northern Regional College could get a brand new campus, in Coleraine. Local News
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Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News