ConservativesNI.com (Free subscription) | 09/03/2008
Shadow Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP has today welcomed the confirmation that Belfast will hold a homecoming parade for RIR soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq on 2nd November. Commenting, Mr Paterson said, “This is great news and I can think of no better way to honour soldiers from every community- and both sides of [...]
ConservativesNI.com (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
Speaking during the Nations and Regions session on Day One of the Conservative Party Conference, Owen Paterson said there was no reason why MPs from Northern Ireland could not be part of the Cabinet. Mr Paterson, who was joined on stage by Lord Trimble, also reaffirmed the Party’s commitment to field candidates in all parts of [...]
Slugger O'Toole (Free subscription) | 09/28/2008
HOPEFULLY, there will be some debate on the subject of an Ulster Unionist serving in a future Tory cabinet during the Conservative conference. Shadow NI spokesman Owen Paterson says there’s no reason why it shouldn’t happen . Others would disagree , although oddly the DUP seems more concerned with trying to prevent a UUP-Tory link-up than allowing it to happen and reaping the rewards...
The Herald (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
... Conservative plans after the next general election.Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Owen Paterson yesterday indicated the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) could yet play an important role in any new administration."We would like to see fully paid-up members of parliament participating at all levels in Westminster," said Mr Paterson. "Operating in back-bench committees....
ConservativeHome's ToryDiary (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
... the biggest beneficiary of the current settlement is N Ireland. David Cameron has high hopes for Owen Paterson's co-operation talks with the UUP and unpicking the Barnett formula could greatly undermine the appeal of UUP-Tory candidates in their first General Election campaign. Reform could be a gift to the SNP. Alex Salmond believes that reform of Barnett would be a massive gift...
