TUV leader Jim Allister MLA has officially opened his new constituency office in Ballymena. The official opening was conducted by TUV Party President and former MP Mr William Ross on Wednesday evening.

Members of both the Ballymena and Ballymoney TUV branches together with Party Officers gathered outside as Mr Ross cut the ribbon and declared the office open. Addressing the crowd Mr Ross referred to Jim Allister’s hard work and stated that the TUV leader would provide a dedicated constituency service.

Mr Ross Stated:
 

“In 2009 the Taxpayer’s Alliance voted Jim Allister the best UK MEP in respect of his work rate; no-one can doubt Jim’s dedication or hard work. He is passionate about serving his constituents and Northern Ireland. The opening of this office will ensure that he is well equipped to deliver a first-class service to the people of North Antrim.

When elected to the Assembly critics and media pundits argued that the TUV would be irrelevant … how wrong they were! Jim has astounded the critics and has provided a strong and effective voice for the people of North Antrim. Furthermore he has signalled the only democratic way forward by providing a voice of opposition.

Opposition is vital in any democracy and the people of Northern Ireland deserve the same democratic right as exists for the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales.”

During a reception inside the new premises Jim Allister MLA addressed the gathering stating:

“We are here today to open our new constituency office and to thank those branch members that worked so hard to ensure that a Traditional Unionist Voice would be heard in the Assembly. I therefore trust that those members will view this office as a tangible reward for their hard work.

While we are gathered today to officially open the office it has in reality been operational since June, since then we have been inundated with enquires from local people and trust that will continue to be the case.

In the Assembly the TUV has become a voice of conscience within a system that has corrupted democracy through the elevation of terrorists to government.

We have continually challenged the government on a range of issues from the appointment of convicted terrorists as Special Advisors to the maladministration of the Part-Time Police Reserve Gratuity payment and will continue to hold the Stormont administration to account.
 

Thank you all for making tonight a success and I know that together we can build on such successes as we look to the future.”

Jim Allister’s constituency office is located at 38 Henry Street, Harryville Ballymena, BT42 3AH, opposite the Harryville car park where constituents can access free parking. It is open from Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm and from 9am to 1pm on Friday. Constituents can also contact the office by telephone: (028) 25640250 or by email: info@jimallister.org.

The office can help advice constituents on a range of issues and the office team will assure constituents a warm welcome

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