“People of Northern Ireland ‘let down and short-changed’ by NIO Plans for Water Charges” - Hatch
UUP Candidate for Upper Bann, Alderman Arnold Hatch has claimed Northern Ireland people have been “let down and short-changed” by the NIO Direct Rulers plan to introduce Water Charges in the Province.
In a statement, Alderman Hatch said: “Northern Ireland consumers have been badly let-down by the ill-thought out policies of Peter Hain and the NIO. These water charge proposals - put forward by unaccountable Direct Rule ministers - unfairly penalise hard-working homeowners.
“Direct Rulers have shamefully underfunded Northern Ireland’s infrastructure for decades. Now instead of rectifying these mistakes, they seem determined to place the financial burden on the shoulders of ordinary hard-working people here. Hard-working families are the economic backbone of this province, and it is completely unfair to add to their financial burden.
“Only a devolved Stormont government of our own can halt these punitive water charges. A UUP-led Executive will put a firm stop to the government’s water charge plan.
“On March 7th people across Northern Ireland must stand up and deliver a loud ‘No’ to the government’s water charge proposals. By voting Ulster Unionist, voters can ensure that their message gets across loud and clear - we have had enough of being let down and short-changed by unaccountable Direct Rulers.
“It is time for the people of Northern Ireland to stand up to Peter Hain and his Ministers and elect a UUP-led Government of our own which will truly stand up for the needs of hard-working families.”