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
Shared campuses a step in the right direction for schools 10th February 2014 Shared campuses for schools could be “an important step towards more meaningful integration”, according to NI Conservatives’ education spokesperson, Mae Burke. Local News
NI Conservatives' spokesman raises farming and fishing concerns with DEFRA and in Brussels 10th February 2014 NI Conservatives’ Europe spokesman, Mark Brotherston, has raised concerns about indecision in the Executive posing a threat to European subsidies for Northern... Local News
Executive must do more to make Northern Ireland competitive 6th February 2014 The executive needs to take action to make Northern Ireland business more competitive, according to NI Conservatives’ economy spokesman, Johnny Andrews. Local News
Opponents of pension reform 'living in fantasy land' - Brotherston 5th February 2014 The Stormont Assembly was right to pass legislation to reform public sector pensions and unions who opposed the bill “are living in a fantasy land”, according... Local News
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
NI Tories welcome reprieve for Exploris, but suggest more change needed 31st January 2014 NI Conservatives’ spokesman, Johnny Andrews, has welcomed a plan to keep the Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry open, but he warned that Newtownards Borough... Local News
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
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News