Linzi McLaren UUP
@mclaren_linzi
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Mum of 4. Passionate in my belief that politics can and should transcend religion. COYS. I can sleep standing up. Uup representative Holywood & Clandeboye.
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Incredible day at the launch of the
@uuponline
manifesto at the Linen Hall Library. A place steeped in our history and a perfect place to launch our future
@BeattieDoug
@StevieHollywood
@NorthDownUUP
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I can't listen to Nolan anymore!! For the sake of my sanity. Did I honestly hear him question Doug as to why he wants our govt up & running? Did I infact hear a party political broadcast for the DUP? Democracy is being abused & it must stop. Self interest is not in NI's interest
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Dear God can something please be done about this guy? He is wrecking our country, dictating to the DUP and promoting himself like some sort of self appointed saviour of the protestant people! He does not speak for me, for unionism or for anyone in NI
@BeattieDoug
No Doug, we can’t. The UUP need to stop trying to undermine the unionist cause by seeking to surrender the only leverage we have. The UUP are the *only* part of unionism that is behaving in this way. It’s utterly shameful.
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As sad as it could possibly get! I hope the school are brave enough to follow their own path. I think my son would be an amazing hurler!! He swings a stick like a demon. People need to expand their minds
A primary school in Belfast has been intimidated following a GAA taster event held for young children on its grounds
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1/ 72hrs after being elected, today I received a letter to my home address (which is not in the public domain), stating how I have exploited the death of my children for votes, what a bad mother I am for neglecting my children to run a political campaign, & how vile the uup are..
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If it hadn't been for the doorbell video, I wonder if these thugs would have been sentenced at all? The pure hatred and venom is palpable and shocking.
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I have been guilty of the cardinal sin of not practising what I preach. I've been somewhat AWOL last few weeks following a nasty bout of depression, & instead of reaching out, I've hidden away. I'm so sorry that messages & emails have gone unanswered, but catching up now. 🙏❤️
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1) *Do I/don't I post* alert, but, as difficult as it is to put into words, it's who I am & what has shaped my life. Today would have been my 1st born son's birthday. Benjamin. It was many yrs ago, but as vivid in my mind as if yesterday. Ben died in his sleep, a cot death, a...
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Anyone who knows Helen's Bay, will know how beautiful & iconic this building is. So why on earth would translink/dept of infrastructure, plant this sign slap bang infront of the stain glass window, blocking light to the salon & ruining the frontage? Bizarre & thoughtless
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I firmly believe the term 'paramilitary' should not be used when referring to these illegal organisations. They are criminal gangs specialising in extortion, getting children hooked on drugs, abusing the most vulnerable in society & they don't care what flag gives them cover.
Coming up tomorrow: The UVF and UDA have now existed for more years on ceasefire than they existed before their ceasefires.
@conorspackman
reports.
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1) I do not have words to express my sadness at this picture. How has the PSNI found itself in this pitiful position? These officers have been robbed of a ceremony befitting their achievement. My passing out parade was one of the proudest days of my life, & like my grandfather...
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@JamieBrysonCPNI
Jamie, during my '5' mins in politics, I've worked tirelessly for the people in my DEA. If wanting fairness, equity & integrity in politics is against ur principles, then I'm happy to not to have ur endorsement. Your contribution to ND & NI has been sectarian politics, standing..
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@R4FcMuK7k8IhUKz
My 18yr career in the police service, ended after being badly hurt keeping our communities safe during riots & public disorder from both sides. I am celebrating the tenacity of this incredible athlete & ur response says much more about ur level of hate than it does about me.
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@JamieBrysonCPNI
Jamie, I have only ever been about fairness and equality for all. My tweet as about ensuring the Casement debate was objective. For the audacity of standing for the principle of fairness, I received a threat. Politics is toxic but I won't ever be led by hatred
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Mortification & tears 😭. Idiot that I am, ran out of fuel & sat in the road with hazards on desperately phoning for help. A magnificent gentleman stopped, went to the garage & came back to rescue me. Everyone else beeped in anger & drove on by. Kindness is a rarity now 🙈😭
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3/visited Constituents, answered emails, spoke with parents about safeguarding issues, & liased with a residents group about anti social behaviour. People have voted for me because I work hard, & for no other reason. Police have been amazing & hopefully you'll hear from them soon
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I believe the DUP have got it seriously wrong by their assoc with the LCC/UVF/UDA.Finds of firearms show us their true intent. Yes we must take into account extremist views, but that has led to engaging with & ultimately being dictated to & needing approval from criminals & thugs
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@JamieBrysonCPNI
arm in arm with paramilitaries, and imploding unionism from within. You tried to get elected and failed. You're trying to get Alex elected, but your endorsement is the kiss of death. Don't patronise me about how long I've been in politics, when you couldn't make it on your own
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I'm sure you will join me in sending best wishes to Doug's son. Take care and safe journeys 🙏
Feelings of excitement and nervousness no doubt….. as my son mobilises for a year to train Ukrainian recruits for their war against Russia.
Really proud of my son and our families continued military service.
#IrishRanger
#UkraineWar
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A new low. 18yrs in the Police taught me that people join because they are a particular type of person. A person who wants to make a difference. A courageous and strong person. In comparison, paramilitaries hide in the shadows. Cowards and pretenders.
Republican group Arm na Poblachta says PSNI officers' families 'legitimate targets'
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Having a 4yr old is a full time job 😭😭😭. I'm closing the door and forgetting about his latest works of art and heading to the Walled Gardens open day in Bangor. Have a lovely Easter break. Eat plenty of chocolate eggs, and don't feel guilty about it!! 🐰🐣🍫
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Enough of this bizarre disproportionate indulgence in the DUP. YOU may be content to watch NI crumble, whilst enjoying collecting ur wage, but the other parties aren't. Dr's strike for a day & cause chaos, whilst those who strike for 2yrs, Lord it over us all.
@uuponline
🚨WATCH: Secretary of State refused to show
@uuponline
leader
@BeattieDoug
the deal that has been offered to the DUP.
Mr Beattie told Political Reporter
@jamesgould23
that he asked "many times to see it."
He described meeting with SOS as a "bit like a parent-teacher meeting."
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Can't take it in. A man dedicating his life & career to serve his community. A man who dedicates his spare time to serve his community. Gunned down infront of children. Any one of those bullets could have hit a child. Heartbroken. These evil cowards cannot be allowed to win
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I never go out these days, so a long overdue night at the Lodge Hotel Coleraine with the family has been fantastic. One too many gins 😁. This is my beautiful niece Rona 👇
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Have a listen👇👇. How great would it be if the DUP swallowed their pride, acknowledged their 'spectacular own goal', went back to work & joined the rest of the political parties in negotiations to rectify this mess. Peddling fear got them into this. Courage will get them out.
@TalkLoyalism
You forgot to mention the DUP. They held the balance of power & are one of the main reasons why you have the sea border & an all-Ireland economy.
#BrexitReality
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Catholic unionist on
@BBCTalkback
this morning stating that every time something like the Irish language is politicised & eroded, it makes him feel like he's not welcome. We should cherish all languages & never seek to erode them. They form the rich tapestry of our history
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1/ I've been trying to think of words to explain my happiness but words wouldn't do justice to how happy I feel at being elected. It is a privilege & an honour & I need to thank the people of H&C who have put their faith in me. I promise to deliver on your behalf. I spent...
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2/ people can say what they like about me, but talking about my children is another matter. I have lobbied, and I will continue to lobby, for mental health resources. My children are not only safe and happy, but they are proud of their mum. So far in those 72hrs, I have..
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Incredible to see members of
@BeraghSwiftsFC
out walking in solidarity with their clubmate John Caldwell and the support of
@BeraghGAA
shoulder to shoulder. The police family continues to pray for John, his family, and the people of Omagh. The light will overcome the darkness
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@sharon_scoop
He looks so proud and solemn, as if nothing else in the world matters apart from his 'cause'. Lyra McKee will be remembered for everything that is good. He will be known only for a wasted life
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Paramilitaries do not & never have protected their own communities. Child abusers, dealers, rapists & killers. Imagine being the one holding the hammer when driving the nail in. Words fail me
BBC News - Bushmills: Man nailed to fence in 'sinister attack'
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1/ Just had an unexpectedly animated discussion with a self-confessed 'die hard dup-er'. I said,'You can vote for a party that professes to protect the union/protestant privilege, or a party that protects the union 'for all' whilst improving the lives of it's citizens....came out
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Hoping the situation in Dublin is calmed. I suffered career ending injuries at the flag protest rioting, rioting in Ardoyne & watched many colleagues suffer similar fates. Rioting undermines ideologies & gains nothing. Peaceful protest all you want, but violence is not the answer
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be had, but it needs to be an objective debate, free from whatever mistrust people feel toward GAA as an organisation. Take politics out of sport & put our energy into the notion that sport does & should bring people together. My personal opinion only.
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So, let me get this straight...a man who has avoided interview for his part in the Ormeau Rd incident, due to being on the sick, is offered a job which will see him out to retirement at the cost of £200k? While officers with cancer & ptsd are put on half pay. What's going on?
Police Federation criticises decision to second senior PSNI officer after vote of no confidence
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This man!! Despite personal heartache, manages to be objective, articulate and just incredibly interesting to listen to. I've listened to many of his interviews and never fail to be impressed by his humility, his empathy and his passion for peace. 👏
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Michelle O'Neill, "Is the DUP prepared to share power?". Is it in actual fact, as simple as this?. Is it the real issue? 3 parties sat this morning, discussing getting back to work. 1 refuses. Come on NI!! Why are we letting this happen? 🙈
@uuponline
@BeattieDoug
@NorthDownUUP
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Words are not enough to express condolences to Seán Rooney's family. Rest in peace 🙏
"He is a national hero - I am proud of him."
The mother of Irish
@defenceforces
soldier Seán Rooney, who was killed on a
@UN
peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, pays an emotional tribute to him at his funeral
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Put things in perspective. Wrong phrase used in the wrong environment and he knows that. But...I joined the UUP for one reason only. And that was
@BeattieDoug
. The only man that shows unionism transcends religion. And he has my unequivocal support.
@CommanderMP
Well. At least it's still nowhere near as bad as the shit DUP reps have come of with over the years. This isn't even scratching the surface lol.
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Seriously? Obviously didn't have jobs to go to if they could spare the time to sit in a courtroom. Not sure if it's brazen cockiness or plain stupidity! Either way, you offer NOTHING to society. I'm assuming they were stopped and searched, in which case, I'm going for the latter
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Our hotels benefit. People need fed - our restaurants & cafes benefit. All of the above are subject to tax....our economy gets a boost. GAA need, deserve & were promised a stadium. IRFU & IFA get revenue from the parks that our govt built. Debate over the extra funding needs to
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To be so filled with hate. So filled with bile for anyone different than themselves. How petrified must this young mum and children be? I doubt boys like this would be so brave on their own! Dear God, we must be better than this?
This is absolutely appalling. 😡
I shall be speaking to
@PSNIABC
to ask what they are doing in relation to this clearly sectarian and threatening behaviour.
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If we are not part of the solution, we are part of the problem. I used to say I couldn't be bothered to vote because nothing changes. Until I realised, NOTHING CHANGES IF WE DO NOTHING. NI cannot remain in limbo forever, split down the middle. We must reach out to our neighbours
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2/ 5mins later to say I'd got his no1 vote and I wasn't to 'let him down'. Promise you now that I absolutely will not 🙏 BE BRAVE
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@JamieBrysonCPNI
I would be happy to stand in court. The first piece of evidence will be your own photograph. I will await the summons
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Delighted to see that Det C/Insp John Caldwell has been discharged to continue his recovery at home. Sending best wishes to him and his family.
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Physically exhausted, mentally exhausted, sore feet & entirely too much caffeine! Congratulations to ALL candidates. Putting yourself out there to serve your community is not an easy thing. 6 months of pressure. Apologising to my children constantly. All done bar the counting!
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Ok so, not my finest hr. Canvassing with the aid of my 2 13-year-olds, aka Kevin & Perry (getting paid in Starbucks). One man basically told me to b*gger off, I knocked at a door & 3 dogs escaped (caught eventually 🙈) & my Starbucks bill came to £20. Tomorrow is a new day 😊
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Havent stopped over the last few weeks. Audit meetings, resident's meetings, council meetings & now sitting down after
@uuponline
Executive meeting this morning in Ballymena hey. Hours of emails & phonecalls. Now enjoying a martini espresso & a lovely warm fire 🔥.
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Appalled by
@StephenNolan
story this morning regarding speeding. With power comes responsibility & terms like 'gratuitous policing' & 'revenue raising' into the debate, facilities undermining the Road Safety message.
#speedkills
. I still have nightmares about dead bodies at..
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So, I've kept my head down for a while. I blew up X, had a life altering few weeks, & now back out there. Just because I haven't been on social media doesn't mean to say I haven't still been knocking my pan in. I apologise in advance for spamming twitter in the next few hrs ☺️🙈
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2) media & witnessing the vile & divisive comments being directed to the IRFU as we see toward the GAA? Govts invest in stadia. Fullstop. Because the injection of cash into the economy is huge. People travel in droves - money to our transport infrastructure. People make a trip -
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@TrisBurnedLands
Shameful tweet from a young man who clearly has zero self awareness or understanding of social politics. One can feel exacerbated with their situation, but rioting is the action of none other than a low life criminal. I would delete before u lose every shred of respect
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After a monumental battle with our gp surgery, aka Fort Knox, my daughters case escalates to a&e, where we have sat for 3hrs with no prospect of movement. People sitting on the floor. How have we come to this? We need a full system overhaul. Our Dr's & nurses need paid in gold!
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Assisting a Constituent this morning with a ☎️ PIP interview. Jees, that is tough going! He did great, but I could see the anguish it was causing. I genuinely worry for people going through this process, who don't have help, or can't articulate their case. It can't be right 😪
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My 2 1/2 Yr old son, just took my phone, swiped to find YouTube, waiting 5 secs on the 'skip ads' button, and proceeded to pick his favourite peppa pig video! Am I a bad parent, is my child a genius, or has life as we know it changed forever? 🤔 🙈
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@SeanUlidia
I would respectfully disagree with you Seán. I had many Catholic colleagues and genuinely, religion didn't play a single part in our job. It was other people who went on about it constantly. The police service should definitely be reflective of the community it represents
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A long video post, but a heartfelt thank you to everyone. Just arrived at the Turkish restaurant in Derry/Londonderry to deliver the donations, and there is a queue off cars in front of me. The humanity of N Irish people is so inspiring ❤️
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2nd night in hosp recovering from quite a big op. Quite a bit of pain, but being looked after. I'll be out of action for a while but my laptop always on & so I'm able to join meetings via zoom etc. Can't reach the matchmakers in my drawer tho & too embarrassed to ask a nurse lol
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There is more to us than bigotry and fear. Very often, it's children that remind us of that! Very powerful performances 👏
Meanwhile this happened in Belfast yesterday.
kids from all Ireland North, South, Protestants, Catholics PeaceProms23
#NIprotocol
#PeaceProms23
@RishiSunak
@vonderleyen
@POTUS
@J_Donaldson_MP
@LeoVaradkar
@naomi_long
@columeastwood
@BeattieDoug
@moneillsf
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Getting mentally prepared for the final week in the run-up to the election. 3 days canvassing morning till night. I pray people learn to recognise that they are being sold fear and they must brake those shackles. A vote for fear will keep us all on our knees. We need progression
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I had the privilege of attending a GFA event in Dublin, where I heard a blow by blow account of the pressure on the shoulders of, amongst others, David Trimble, Bertie Ahern, the WC. The GFA was not without flaws, but it paved the way for bright young stars like this lady 👇
It was an absolute honour to represent Northern Ireland yesterday at a special reception
@HouseofCommons
marking 25 years of the
#GoodFridayAgreement
. It was amazing to share a room with so many incredibly inspirational people.
@chhcalling
@peterkyle
@CommonsSpeaker
#GFA
#GFA25
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I was hoping not to see this place for another 320 days at least, but Hugo's Christmas money was burning a hole in his pocket 😁. Feet up now for the Spurs match COYS
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My office for the morning 😊. How anyone isn't inspired to get to work here, is beyond me. Off now to meet a Constituent who needs support with an issue. I absolutely LOVE my job.
@NorthDownUUP
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Thrilled and honoured to have been selected as a Uup representative for Holywood & Clandeboye DEA. I commit to dedicating myself as an advocate for each and every one of our residents and businesses. I hope to see you all soon as I'm out and about. 😁
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I feel physically sick. A life of utter tragedy, stolen by psychopaths. Violence against women and girls is an important topic, even at local council level, where it is on our next meeting agenda. This young girl was failed at every level
R*ped by a man 5 months before she was murdered by her own brother, who sexually assaulted her before callously ending her life. Even when she was lifeless, another man, completely unconnected to her or her killer, found her body and committed vile acts.
RIP Amber Gibson. You
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The problem with long driveways is the very long walk to knock on the door 🙈. 1 man cut me to the bone with rudeness & another, we laughed & chatted about his time in the forces, his ptsd and how he is recovering. I don't care if he votes for me. But I'd certainly vote for him
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I don't get a chance to go out too often, but a night at the
@openhousefest
Bangor Courthouse to watch the ska band Doghouse Belfast is one of the best nights craic. They're incredible. The courthouse is an amazing venue. Thankfully no video of me dancing 🙈
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Simply devastated. One of my all time favourite artists. A troubled, intriguing, incredible woman, who suffered her fair share of tragedies. RIP 😪😪
BBC News - Sinéad O'Connor: Irish singer dies aged 56
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@davekibby
@RealDeniseWelch
Seen a guy declare how eternally grateful he was having just emerged from ICU and nearly dead! Said "if it wasn't for the vaccine...". Well sweet Jesus, I'd say he had cause to be pretty pissed tbh! No way whatsoever to quantify. An exercise in mass hysteria and I'm done 😪
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The forest was shrinking,
but the trees kept voting
for the Axe, for the Axe
was clever and convinced
the trees that because his
handle was made of wood,
he was one of them.
The DUP do not have our best interests at heart. Their tactics are selfish & counterproductive.
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Unbelievable to think this tragedy was 12 yrs ago. Thinking of Ronan's family today. GBNF
2nd April 2011
Kerr, Ronan (25)
Police Service Northern Ireland
Killed by ucbt outside his home in Killyclogher near Omagh. County Tyrone
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@chrisoharee
Furthermore, is being enthusiastically endorsed by Jim Allister and Jamie Bryson! What have they been promised in return? A guarantee of a continuation of divisive orange and green politics. An exhausting and sad thought
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Of course, it absolutely bucketed down all day, and we're drenched to the skin, but they're up!! A few more over the next couple of days. I'm going home to change out of these clothes and make some hot chocolate! I promise to remove every single one when we're done.
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I remember my great uncle William, who joined at 17 & saw horror & death at the Somme & Passchendaele. A 17yr old boy who, instead of enjoying life, died a terrible death after suffering shrapnel wounds & eventually dysentery. We really have no comprehension of the horror.
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I said after my Christmas social media break, I would be hitting the ground running with work around the Holywood & Clandeboye Constituency. I didn't realise getting roped into a 15mile walk with
@StevieHollywood
and
@PeteWray11
would be it!! My poor feet. 3 constituencies, 4hrs
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before me, my police career was an absolute privilege, helping people in their darkest hour and getting dangerous people off our streets. My squad had over 50 officers, followed a few weeks later by another. The dept of justice has a huge job ahead. Best of luck for the future
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In Stormont, presenting to UUP MLAs about our obligation to protect the mental health & well-being of our police service. People who put their lives on the line on a daily basis. Who would NOT be inspired to work in this incredible place, for our incredible people?
@uuponline
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I've been off over Easter but back out on the doors today in Holywood. So far, conversations about dinosaurs/creationism (note to self: be prepared for anything!) & local issues. Just about to do a quick video & realised to my horror that this election has turned my hair white 🤣
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@HoratioNelson0
This has to be a parody account!! Come on!! Is anyone really this bigoted? I genuinely feel sorry for them
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I implore you to listen to these closing remarks from the most modest of men. Before we argue over whose human rights are more important, we must first understand what it is to be human. We are all born the same. We 'learn' hate. NI deserves better.
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Perhaps I'm biased, but should
@McClenaghanRhys
not be shortlisted for BBC sports personality of the year? Huge contribution to UK gymnastics and one of the nicest guys who is an inspiration to the younger generation. He has had an incredible year in sport 🤷
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Attended our UUP AGM yesterday & left being reminded why I joined such an incredible party. Truly inspiring speeches about our philosophy of economic growth, protecting our diverse communities, diverse religions, & diverse backgrounds. Not just a party, but a family of friends
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@EoinTennyson
There should be a benchmark of basic humanity that must be reached before being allowed to be a public representative! People are to be pitied if their hearts are so black with hate and bitterness. Shameful. There MUST be repercussions
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What a star!! No tougher athletes than the ladies from GAA, so makes perfect sense Niamh would be an awesome rugby player too! I loved playing rugby, and my sister played for Ulster & Ireland. I'd be lucky if I could run the length of myself now!!
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I'm at a point now, where blame over who started it is paling into insignificance, in comparison to a complete lack of humanity & brutality, innocent people of Israel & Palestine have endured. It's driving a wedge between people in NI.
#prayingforpeace
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Very welcome decision made in the High Court and a huge vindication for those 2 junior officers, who, without a shadow of a doubt, were another example of the police service being used as a political football.
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A poignant reminder that hatred and division are still very much, unfortunately, lurking in the background. It must be stamped out after all this time. That must be the driving force behind politics in NI. Healing, compassion, and bravery to create change.
Five years ago I watched a young woman die on the street after a gunman fired a gun indiscriminately at us during a riot. Poor Lyra McKee was hit by one of the bullets I heard whizz past my head as I ran for cover. That sound haunts me still. As does the screaming and the 1/
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I am seething with anger. A disgusting misrepresentation of the police on Stephen Nolan show. Will he be responsible for the death of a child who cuts their own throat? Harms an officer? Dies from drugs bursting inside? Time critical cases need time critical action
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Just home from a lovely evening at the Mayor's Installation dinner at Bangor Castle. Lovely to be there for a rare social event, without the laptop and a meeting agenda to hand.
@ANDborough
@NorthDownUUP
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@DannyDonnelly1
@JamieBrysonCPNI
@PoliceServiceNI
Yes I did Danny. Unfortunately one of a few comments directed at me since being elected. It would be easy to throw the head up but then that would be letting these people win
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Huge congratulations to
@naomh_pol
and the boys and girls who have made it through to their finals. Superstars!! Doing Holywood proud 👏
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My 2 helpers today 😊 Well, one helper and one messer! Answering emails and report writing are an impossibility with Hugo sometimes, so young Grace has come to help out. Only cost a McDonald's happy meal 😋
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The great thing about leaflet drops in Helen's Bay, is that we can finish off with a trip to the beach & on to Crawfordsburn Country Park. 1st doorstep chat on ethical issues, one on antisocial behaviour, but mainly admiring the beautiful village. Hugo enjoyed meeting folk too 🙈
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@JamieBrysonCPNI
Jamie, I've worked too hard and sacrificed too much to allow ur misrepresentation of my tweet to get under my skin. The most important aspect is that the appalling comment from a voter was, with one positive conversation, turned around. And I will continue to fight hard for this
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@Ppreally111Pp
It appears now that 'rational, educated, respectful, measured, considered, careful thinking & approach to negotiation, is infact a sign of weakness according to hard liners! It is anything but!! It is the cornerstone of democracy. Have a look at the accounts of the 'never nevers'
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Just left a presentation from ombudsman's office on 'code of conduct' for elected representatives. Did you know, those in public office are mandatorily bound by the Nolan Principles? SELFLESSNESS INTEGRITY OBJECTIVITY ACCOUNTABILITY OPENNESS HONESTY & LEADERSHIP. 🤔
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@BeattieDoug
Being entirely objective is being entirely brave Doug 👏. We need to look at the context of why this was being worn. Not in solidarity, but a deliberate attempt to maintain a divide & cause harm. Our country will never move forward until we can consider our neighbours.
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