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Motability Scheme Changes
⚠️ From 1 July 2026, major changes will apply:
• 10,000 mile annual limit
• Restrictions on tyre replacements
• New fee for taking vehicles abroad
💷 These changes follow new Government taxes increasing the cost of the scheme.
✔️ No change for current customers
✔️ Insurance, servicing & breakdown cover remain
👉 The Motability Scheme is vital for many across East Antrim — I will continue to press for support for those who rely on it.
Government mismanagement is hitting Northern Ireland hardest — with falling growth, lower wages, rising inflation, and the added costs of the Windsor Framework.
Today in Westminster, I strongly condemned the appalling attacks on the Jewish community in Golders Green.
Let’s be clear: this did not happen in a vacuum. Antisemitism has been allowed to fester across the United Kingdom—tolerated, excused, and at times even amplified. What we are now seeing is the consequence of that failure.
This is unacceptable. ❌
We must call out antisemitism wherever it appears—and confront it without hesitation, without excuses, and without fear. ⚖️
Stand with the Jewish community. ✡️
Speak out. 📢
Refuse to stay silent
Today I also met with representatives from Dementia Care.
I welcome the expansion of their services into Northern Ireland, where they will provide much-needed support to families caring for loved ones affected by this devastating illness.
If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact them on 0800 888 6678.
Sammy Wilson East Antrim DUP
I attended a lobby organised by the Horticultural Trades Association, which represents hundreds of garden centres and plant nurseries across the UK.
This is a vital industry—largely made up of SMEs—supporting over 722,000 jobs, generating £38 billion in trade, and contributing £8.4 billion in tax revenues.
It is a sector I have long supported in East Antrim and across Northern Ireland. However, it is now facing significant challenges—particularly in sourcing plants due to the impact of the Windsor Framework.
On top of this, rising National Insurance contributions, increases in the minimum wage, environmental regulations, higher energy costs, and the move towards peat-free compost are all placing additional pressure on the industry.
As a member of the Environmental Audit Committee at Westminster, I have been pleased to raise many of these issues, particularly those affecting this important import sector of our local economy.