Jon Burrows

🛴 I have submitted a Written Question to the Minister of Justice regarding the growing use of privately owned e-scooters in public spaces across Northern Ireland, and whether further legislation or...

Today I had a very useful engagement with representatives from NIPSA. We discussed a range of important issues including the budget, public sector pay and the proposed Good Jobs Bill. Trade union...

A great day at the Ballymena show. Well done to Ballymena Academy’s Samantha Dunlop & Kate McNeilly who are finalists in the prestigious 2026 ABP Angus Youth Challenge. Always great to see the g...

This is an obscene proposition. To deny justice to a victim of rape is neither a “rights based approach” nor progressive. In facts it is regressive. The rights of women and girls would be totally s...

Well done to Louise Stewart who won the overall best pig award at the Ballymena Show with her Berkshire pig Tipsy. Louise richly deserves the Jean Gregg memorial shield.

⚠️ Important clarification on the new miscarriage leave provisions in Northern Ireland. While police staff within the PSNI are covered as “employees” under the Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay (...

My comments to the Belfast Telegraph after a 4 year old boy was knocked over by an e-scooter as he walked out of a leisure centre in Dunmurry. Prompt and firm action is required to tackle this me...

People want change and expect better from politicians. Yesterday when I was interviewed on BBC’s The View I said that politicians here have undelivered and that the public demand better. Do you ...

Following my speech in the Assembly on the shocking levels of sexual harassment and misogyny facing female teachers and pupils in our schools, I have now submitted a formal question to the First an...

My article in yesterdays Belfast Telegraph. We need delivery not drama at Stormont and the real issues affecting our country need dealt with. Sinn Fein are having a moment and it’s not a good o...

The Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, Jon Burrows MLA, will deliver a keynote address entitled: "Peace is No Longer Enough: Delivering Prosperity and Opportunity for All in Northern Ireland" 🗓...

Good. This non custodial sentences for these vile rapes are obscene.

Our teachers and young girls should never have to endure sexual harassment, intimidation or abuse in our schools. But across Northern Ireland, female teachers and pupils are facing shocking levels...

Today I had a highly informative meeting with representatives from NASUWT. We discussed a range of important issues, including: 🔹The recent statistics on assaults against teachers and classroom a...

Today I was pleased to attend the All-Party Group on Cancer event in the Long Gallery. 🎗️ It was a real pleasure to meet representatives from a wide range of charities and hear more about the incr...

Last week I visited Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment (MUVE) in Cookstown alongside Cllr Trevor Wilson, Cllr Ian Irwin and Young Unionists Chair Jay Basra. MUVE do exceptional work supporting innocen...

Like so many people I am saddened to hear of the closure of McGroggan’s in Ballymena. For generations this iconic family business has been part of the fabric of our town creating memories for loc...

Republic of Ireland - higher house prices, higher mortgage deposits, higher grocery prices, higher utility bills & health charges. No national security. Less economic security (remember UK rescue l...

Ballymena 400 - a proud milestone. It has been a wonderful day in Ballymena celebrating its landmark anniversary. A town with a proud history and a bright future. From industry and enterprise to...