Carla Lockhart

Carla Lockhart welcomed the reopening of some live animal export markets from Northern Ireland to Great Britain for slaughter, breeding, production, and markets. She described the move as important for the farming sector after earlier restrictions had affected trade.

Carla Lockhart criticised the outcome of the House of Commons vote on the Finance Bill’s Resolution 50, which included proposed changes affecting family farm taxation. She said the result was a serious disappointment for farming families in her constituency and beyond.

Carla Lockhart welcomed a fall in home heating oil prices across Northern Ireland, saying the drop would ease pressure on households. The announcement followed Consumer Council figures showing prices had reached their lowest level since 2021.

Carla Lockhart called for Northern Ireland’s Veterans Commissioner role to be fully funded and made full-time. She argued that the veterans’ community has unique needs that require stronger support and dedicated leadership.