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The Progressive unionist Party N.I.
The Progressive unionist Party are a grass roots level political party in Northern Ireland. The historic agreement of 1998 contained many of the PUP’s proposals – some of which were originally publicised by the UVF and Red Hand Commando in the 1970s. Read More -
The Progressive unionist Party N.I.
The Progressive unionist Party Policies. We are currently updating all our policies they will appear here under this link when ready. In the meantime enjoy your visit Read More
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Historical Articles
- Craigavon House
Craigavon House was built in 1870 for James Craig, the father of Sir James Craig (later Lord Craigavon), the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. It is where the first Provisional Government of Northern Ireland sat in the Billiard Room of the house.
Craigavon House
Ulster Unionists had pledged themselves to use ‘all means which may be found necessary’ to stop Home Rule. ‘All means’ included the formation of the Ulster Volunteer Force in January 1913. By the end of the year the UVF had grown to 90,000 men – and this did not include the Motor Car Corps, the Signalling and Dispatch Rider Corps, the Ballymena Horse, the Medical Corps and the Nursing Corps.
James Craig
In 1915 Craig offered Craigavon House to the Board of Management of the UVF hospitals to be used for the treatment of sick and wounded soldiers.
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A new wing was added in 1969 called the Somme Wing
