Jon Burrows

Wonderful. Last year Rory became only the 6th golfer in history to win the Grand Slam and now he is only the 4th to win back to back Green Jackets. A global sporting superstar from Northern Irel...

The rules should apply to everyone. Yesterday on BBC Talkback I commented on the statue to Bobby Sands that was erected in West Belfast without planning permission. Belfast City Council announced...

Northern Ireland’s great champion.

Heading to the Ballymena v Glenavon game this evening - see attached. I support the @OfficialNIFL #NotInOurGame campaign. There is no place for violence against women and girls in our society. Rai...

This display by masked republicans is an affront to the rule of law and an insult to victims of terrorism. It is also an offence under section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000 to wear clothing indicati...

Now for the quarter finals. #suftum🔴⚪️⚫️

One of my favourite police operations - 2018. In 2018 I led a an operation to swoop on a Continuity IRA colour party on Easter Saturday in Lurgan. The officers on the group did a superb job execu...

Spotted in the Linen Hall library. Brought back memories I even hummed the Join the Tufty club song when walking up the street afterwards.

Sunny you are a super star! On Monday at Stormont I met Sunny who told me how he is the future carer for his brother who has special needs. I have to say I got quite emotional when I met this y...

Like the rest of Northern Ireland Ballymena has great businesses. I spent yesterday visiting several with @Diana_uup discussing how we can support our economy. From VAT cuts for hospitality, to add...

Lurgan Terrorist Attack - The Response We Need I was on BBC Radio Ulster Talkback today discussing the attempted terrorist attack on Police Service of Northern Ireland officers in Lurgan. To be a...

🏫 Special Needs Summer Schemes – Assembly Debate 🏫 I spoke in the Assembly today about the shocking decision last week to cancel SEN summer schemes - a decision that was thankfully reversed withi...

Government needs to cut fuel duty and VAT. Let’s help motorists and households. UUP call for action.

Sunday Review - A Difficult Week, With Serious Questions Ahead. On Sunday evenings I take a few moments to reflect on the week just past. Tomorrow, I’ll be setting out the key challenges for the ...

If you enjoy (as a I do) a KitKat with a cup of tea this official statement may be of interest. After the theft of 12 tonnes of KitKat’s there are no concerns over supplies ! I hope the police get...

This afternoon I had an urgent meeting with a senior official in the Education Authority. There are potential solutions to enable special education summer schools to function this year & longer ter...

Gerry Kelly and Sinn Féin once again rush to damning judgment on the PSNI. In September 2025, police received a report that occupants of a car in North Belfast were in possession of a gun. Faced ...

🚨 PSNI HOLIDAY PAY: ENOUGH DELAY - TIME TO PAY UP 🚨 Over a decade on, PSNI officers and staff are still waiting for holiday pay they are legally owed. The courts have ruled and the liability is cl...

Northern Ireland has great businesses. I was delighted to be at the Northern Ireland Business Awards last night in the Crowne Plaza and very grateful to Glynn Roberts of Retail NI for inviting me...