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UUP‘s link with Conservatives is not going to work

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:32:53 GMT

Councillor Nelson, in her letter to the Belfast Telegraph on November 4, claims that the link between the Conservative Party and the Ulster Unionist Party will ultimately strengthen the union and will ultimately provide a direct line to the heart of the UK Government.

Day trip to Belfast was worth effort

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:31:31 GMT

My husband and I made one of our rare visits to Belfast today on our ‘gray hair' bus pass.

Time is up for our politicians in Westminster

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:17 GMT

I was not planning on writing to you today, but I've just signed a letter to the three main party leaders telling them that it is now time for the people to be given a genuine say in how our democracy is run.

How can we trust Tories to defend Ulster?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:29:05 GMT

I’m disappointed to learn that the Tory Party has reneged on its promise to give the people of the United Kingdom a say on the Lisbon Treaty via a referendum.

Renovations to Ulster Museum waste of money

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:28:10 GMT

I visited the ‘new’ Belfast Museum on Saturday and as one who used to practically live in the ‘old’ museum in my lunch hours, I have to say the disappointment was too much to bear.

So just who is responsible for 11-plus mess?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I NEVER cease to be amazed by the 11-plus mess.

Will Ruane ever face the facts?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Education Minister CaitrÃona Ruane, in rejecting calls to join cross-party talks on transfer arrangements, is quoted (Belfast Telegraph, November 3) as having said: "The 11-plus is gone, the 11-plus is not coming back, nor is any alternative in terms of examining children."

Swish family Robinson on their own little island

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Having read Iris Robinson's sickly News Letter interview this week, I am sure taxpayers across Northern Ireland will hang their heads in shame at the 'witch hunt' which saw the poor old swish family Robinson held to account.

Ryan shows up evil that needs investigating

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

As a father and a grandfather, I was profoundly affected by the negligence and betrayal of trust revealed in the Ryan Report and by current revelations about similar abuse in Northern Ireland.

Blame police, not the editor

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The editor of the Sunday paper that printed the photograph of the hanged man should not be castigated.

Should police rethink actions after hanging?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Any death is sad, death by suicide is particularly sad and horrible.

Conservatives and Unionists a potent force

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

In recent weeks, a number of correspondents to Writeback have attacked the link between the Conservative Party and the Ulster Unionist Party.

Heartily sick of constant attacks on civil servants

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I Was dismayed to hear on the news that a minister thinks a lot of sick civil servants are "swinging the lead".

Museum needs gay exhibition

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Last Saturday I visited the refurbished Ulster Museum and was wondering if, like London's British Museum, they might put on an exhibition of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender history.

Party members deeply worried

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Regardless of the best efforts of the UUP leader to hide such information from the public, many life-long members of the Ulster Unionists are deeply worried about the Tory take-over of their party.

Nothing 'British' about Iris and her colleagues

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I was particularly interested to read (Write Back, October 31), Iris Robinson and her DUP colleague's opposition to the dilution of Britishness in this part of the United Kingdom and the vast common shared aspects, such as history, identity and culture, between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. I completely agree.

I'd like answers from my MP

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

As someone who is enthusiastic about the Conservative and UUP fielding candidates in the next General Election, I was disappointed to read your articles regarding Lady Sylvia Hermon and her opposition to the agreement.

Young teachers need to be given a chance

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Over the last few years, it has become very difficult for education graduates to secure permanent teaching posts.

Justice transfer defining issue for the DUP

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

With Peter Robinson and MP, MLA considering the transfer of policing and justice powers from Westminster control to the Stormont Executive, I would suggest this will be a defining moment for the DUP.

Please deal with double-jobbing

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I AM pleased to see that there is still a desire to deal with the issue of double-jobbing and the article by Dawn Purvis (October 20) showed just that.

Blair sincere in playing part as a peace envoy

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Eamonn McCann (October 29) shows his dislike of Tony Blair as Middle East Peace Envoy and candidate for Presidency of the EU.

MP letting her voters down

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Lady Sylvia Hermon's refusal to attend the UUP conference somehow managed to gain a tremendous amount of media attention.

Road to peace is still proving hard to travel

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

After listening to Gregory Campbell on Radio Ulster's The Nolan Show on the subject of a possible visit by the Pope to Northern Ireland, I wondered how many times Mr Campbell would have to give his answer before Mr Nolan would get the message.

Abortion statements misleading and inaccurate

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I write in response to a letter by Lynn Coles (Write Back, October 29) which contained inaccurate information regarding abortion.

Curran murder remains mystery

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I WRITE to challenge Gail Walker's comments on the murder of Patricia Curran (October 27).