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Reintroduction of Prescription Charges Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Reintroduction of Prescription Charges Supported by DUP UU Alliance & Greens?

I express disappointment that all political parties voted against my motion calling on the North Down Borough Council to oppose any proposal by the Health Minister to reintroduce prescription charges. Do all parties now support the reintroduction of prescription charges? Is this now official policy? In 2010 all political parties welcomed the abolition of prescription […]

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No to Holywood Police Station Campaign. Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

No to Holywood Police Station Campaign

Councillor Brian Wilson condemns the decision by North Down Borough Council to press for a meeting with Chief Constable to oppose the proposed closure of Holywood Police Station I believe that the campaign to retain Holywood Police Station is an irrational and ill-informed attempt to create public fears where none exist. North Down Borough Council

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robinsons_speech Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Brian Welcomes Peter Robinson’s Speech

Although a political opponent of the DUP and Peter Robinson for more than 30 years I welcome his speech and vision for a shared and united future. To hear a DUP leader speak positively about power sharing, partnership, a shared society and promoting a culture of tolerance and respect is extremely encouraging. I recall many

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Programme for Government, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Programme for Government

At a time when we are cutting out education and health service it is grossly irresponsible to waste £150 million on the proposed Reform of Local Government.  The Programme for Government the decision of the executive to go ahead with the reform of local government is incredible. Has no-one read the PWC report? To proceed

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Snubbed Again Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

DUP Snub Bangor Central School

I condemn  tonight’s decision by North Down Council sell Bangor Leisure Centre site to private developer ignoring proposals from SEELB to develop site for new Bangor Central Integrated Primary School. The 300 parents teachers and children who lobbied North Down council this evening received a kick in the teeth when the DUP controlled council (including 3

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DHSSPS: Budget, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Unionists Support NHS Privatisation?

I CONDEMN THE SIX MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS FROM NORTHERN IRELAND WHO SUPPORTED THE TORY BILL TO PRIVATISE THE NHS IN ENGLAND EVEN THOUGH THE LEGISLATION WILL NOT APPLY IN NORTHERN IRELAND. It is sickening to see peers from Northern Ireland lining up to support this legislation which will effectively spell the end

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