Representing the UK Govt in NI & supporting NI's interests in the UK. Supporting devolution, a stronger economy, keeping people safe & a shared future for all.
The UK are investing £730m into the PEACE PLUS programme, where the
@SEUPB
have announced new funding for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Services.
These services will provide vital support for young people across Northern Ireland and border counties of Ireland.
Vital Investment for Youth Mental Health through PEACEPLUS!
Roll out of our PEACEPLUS Programme continues to gather pace with the announcement of €20m for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing services.
€20m has been allocated to support two youth projects - Our Generation, led…
📽️ Our final student is Chloe Martin from Donegal!
🗣️ Chloe highlights when she got involved in politics and the importance of making your voice heard.
📽️ Meet our next student Inioluwa Olaosebikan who comes from Nigeria!
👋 Inioluwa got involved in politics this year after joining the Belfast City Youth Council to help amplify the voices of young people in marginalised communities.
#betterpolitics
I am pleased the Post Office Horizon Bill will be amended to include Northern Ireland.
I've been speaking to
@kevinhollinrake
,
@moneillsf
,
@little_pengelly
and
@naomi_long
about this regularly.
The legislation will deliver for those affected in NI as quickly as possible.
📢 The Government has today expanded the territorial extent of the Post Office Offences Bill.
Convictions resulting from the Post Office Horizon Scandal in Northern Ireland will now be within scope.
👋 📽️ Our next aspiring student is Sabrina Baptista!
Sabrina first got involved in politics during the pandemic and is keen to see more young people become more politically aware.
#betterpolitics
@politicsinacti1
👋 📽️ Meet Kazim Tug, an aspiring student with a keen interest in the history of politics in Türkiye and Northern Ireland / Ireland.
⏳ Stay tuned to hear from more students from the
@politicsinacti1
event!
#BetterPolitics
Congratulations to the incredible Jasmine Parker, who is the recipient of the Prime Minister's Points of Light Award, having collected & donated over 6,000 Easter eggs to children in hospitals across Northern Ireland over the last six years. 👏
#WeAreGiants
#GiantsTogether
Congratulations Jasmine! 🎉
Jasmine Parker A.K.A the Belfast Easter Bunny won the Belfast Points of Light award for her work collecting and donating over 6,000 Easter eggs to children in NI hospitals 👏
Today the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announced a new appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.
Click below to find out more 👇