Menu
14/09/2001
Duncan Smith appoints Davies as shadow spokesperson for NI
Newly elected Conservative Party Leader Ian Duncan Smith has appointed Quentin Davies as the shadow spokesperson for Northern Ireland.
The MP for Grantham and Stamford Mr Davies appointment was announced on Thursday as part of the initial round of shadow cabinet appointments as Ian Duncan Smith announced his front bench team.
Mr Davies said that he was looking forward to visiting Northern Ireland. He said that he would come to the province “completely fresh” and expressed the hope that without any prejudices or pre-judgements a “genuinely open mind” was the best way to approach the task.
Mr Duncan Smith, who saw of a challenge from fierce opponent Kenneth Clarke, was expected to announce the other appointments to his front bench opposition team on Friday.
He quickly moved to say that he would back the Government’s stance in supporting the US in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
The new Conservative Party leader will face a tough time as he tries to lift the party out of the doldrums, back into effective opposition and re-create the party as a serious contender to wrest Government from the Labour Party. (SP)
The MP for Grantham and Stamford Mr Davies appointment was announced on Thursday as part of the initial round of shadow cabinet appointments as Ian Duncan Smith announced his front bench team.
Mr Davies said that he was looking forward to visiting Northern Ireland. He said that he would come to the province “completely fresh” and expressed the hope that without any prejudices or pre-judgements a “genuinely open mind” was the best way to approach the task.
Mr Duncan Smith, who saw of a challenge from fierce opponent Kenneth Clarke, was expected to announce the other appointments to his front bench opposition team on Friday.
He quickly moved to say that he would back the Government’s stance in supporting the US in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
The new Conservative Party leader will face a tough time as he tries to lift the party out of the doldrums, back into effective opposition and re-create the party as a serious contender to wrest Government from the Labour Party. (SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
09 December 2002
Trimble fends off Tory ambition speculation
Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble has rebuffed suggestions that he is eyeing up the leadership of the Conservative Party and spoken of his desire to see closer links between the Tories and his party.
Trimble fends off Tory ambition speculation
Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble has rebuffed suggestions that he is eyeing up the leadership of the Conservative Party and spoken of his desire to see closer links between the Tories and his party.
26 September 2001
Tory leader says “war” on terrorism must include IRA
The newly appointed leader of the Conservative Party Iain Duncan Smith has said Tony Blair was in danger of operating double standards in the new worldwide war against terrorism. In his first major speech as Tory leader, Mr Duncan Smith said on Tuesday September 25 said any war against terrorism must include Northern Ireland.
Tory leader says “war” on terrorism must include IRA
The newly appointed leader of the Conservative Party Iain Duncan Smith has said Tony Blair was in danger of operating double standards in the new worldwide war against terrorism. In his first major speech as Tory leader, Mr Duncan Smith said on Tuesday September 25 said any war against terrorism must include Northern Ireland.
29 January 2018
Call For Voting Age To Be 16
The Alliance Party is calling for the voting age to be changed to 16 years old. MLA Stewart Dickson made the call after the Welsh Government said it would like to do similar. Welsh Cabinet Secretary Alun Davies said any changes would be in place for Welsh Council elections in 2022.
Call For Voting Age To Be 16
The Alliance Party is calling for the voting age to be changed to 16 years old. MLA Stewart Dickson made the call after the Welsh Government said it would like to do similar. Welsh Cabinet Secretary Alun Davies said any changes would be in place for Welsh Council elections in 2022.
17 June 2003
Tory councillor's suspension branded inadequate
The family of RIR suicide victim Paul Cochrane has hit out at the suspension of a Conservative Party councillor over remarks he made about their son. The soldier's father, William Cochrane claimed the move by the Conservative Party to suspend Neville Sanders did not go far enough and that he should have been expelled from the party outright.
Tory councillor's suspension branded inadequate
The family of RIR suicide victim Paul Cochrane has hit out at the suspension of a Conservative Party councillor over remarks he made about their son. The soldier's father, William Cochrane claimed the move by the Conservative Party to suspend Neville Sanders did not go far enough and that he should have been expelled from the party outright.
12 September 2019
Green Party's Steven Agnew Steps Down As MLA
The former Green Party leader Steven Agnew is standing down from his role as an MLA for North Down. While Mr Agnew pursues a new career outside of politics, a new MLA for the area will be announced in the coming weeks and his successor Clare Bailey will continue to lead the party.
Green Party's Steven Agnew Steps Down As MLA
The former Green Party leader Steven Agnew is standing down from his role as an MLA for North Down. While Mr Agnew pursues a new career outside of politics, a new MLA for the area will be announced in the coming weeks and his successor Clare Bailey will continue to lead the party.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
