Early Day Motion
90th birthday of former hon. Member William Ross
(3 Signatures)
2 Feb 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House congratulates former longstanding hon. Member William Ross on his 90th birthday; recalls fondly his service as an Ulster Unionist Member from 1974 to 2001, first as the Member for the county seat of Londonderry, 1974-83, and then as member for East Londonderry from 1983 to 2001; notes …
Early Day Motion
Dunloy Accordion Band
(3 Signatures)
28 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House congratulates Dunloy Accordion Band, its band master and members on its 70th anniversary; and notes that this highly accomplished marching band, which has been widely recognised for its excellent musicality and discipline, rightly holds a very special place in the culture of North Antrim and generates great …
Early Day Motion
Sir Norman Stronge and Major James Stronge
(8 Signatures)
22 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House marks the 45th anniversary of the murders of Sir Norman Stronge and Major James Stronge whilst watching television at their home at Tynan Abbey on 21 January 1981; notes Sir Norman’s distinguished service at the Somme in the First World War, his contribution during the Second World …
Early Day Motion
Darlington nurses tribunal decision
(5 Signatures)
19 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House welcomes the Tribunal ruling that the dignity of a group of female nurses was violated by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust permitting a biological man to use the female changing room; notes the importance of defending single sex spaces and the expectation of such following …
Early Day Motion
Commonwealth Games
(7 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House deplores the unilateral action of Commonwealth Games NI in declaring that the Ulster Banner will not be used as the flag of the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Team at the Games in Glasgow this summer; notes that this flag has been used for this purpose since 1934; …
Early Day Motion
Passing of Callum McVeigh
(5 Signatures)
5 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House expresses its deep regret at the passing of Callum McVeigh, from Derryboy, County Down, aged 23, who died in a tragic accident on Christmas Eve; notes his business acumen and success in coordinating operations at McVeighs Contracts Traffic Management; acknowledges his achievements as a Northern Ireland youth …
Early Day Motion
50th anniversary of Kingsmills Massacre
(9 Signatures)
5 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House notes that 5 January marks the 50th anniversary of the Kingsmills Massacre in which 10 Protestant workmen were ordered off their work minibus, lined up and shot dead by the IRA in a brutal sectarian attack; regrets that, as with so many terrorist murders, no one has …
Early Day Motion
Acquittal of Shaun O’Sullivan, free speech and religious freedom
(6 Signatures)
15 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House welcomes the acquittal of Shaun O’Sullivan at Swindon Crown Court in November 2025; notes that the case raised serious concerns about freedom of speech, religious liberty, and the policing of so-called hate claims; and calls on the Government to ensure that lawful theological and political discourse is …
Early Day Motion
Wrightbus CEO
(4 Signatures)
2 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House congratulates Wrightbus on the appointment of Axel J. Maschka as its new Chief Executive; notes the company’s plans for global expansion and the creation of new jobs in Ballymena and Malaysia; recognises its leadership in zero-emission transport, including hydrogen, electric and repowered buses; further notes its work …
Early Day Motion
Treatment of the Darlington nurses
(4 Signatures)
1 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House notes with deep concern the reported treatment of the Darlington nurses, who raised safeguarding and dignity concerns about being required to share female changing facilities with a biologically male colleague and were allegedly dismissed, sidelined, and later referred to regulators for doing so; commends their courage in …