John Coulter

Northern Ireland

Political Commentator at Freelance

Political Commentator for GB News, Daily Telegraph online, Belfast News Letter, and Sunday Times. Director of Sunshine 1049fm. https://t.co/Z0lUduB82m

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Political opinion: Dr John Coulter: Could Reform UK succeed in Ulster where the Tories have failed?

1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | John Coulter

Political commentator Dr John Coulter.
Dr John Coulter: Don't let my beloved Ballymena become Ulster's Southport

1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | John Coulter

Both my parents are dead. I miss them terribly. But in one sense, I am glad they are not here to witness what has become of my beloved Ballymena town in County Antrim in recent days. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting...
Political opinion: Time for cool heads, as East Londonderry UUP urges local community to remain calm

2 weeks ago | newsletter.co.uk | John Coulter

The horrific scenes witnessed in Ballymena in the neighbouring constituency of North Antrim must not be allowed to seep into the East Londonderry community, the local UUP constituency association has urged people. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues.
Dr John Couler: Christian churches have a key role in connecting with loyalist working class

2 weeks ago | newsletter.co.uk | John Coulter

There has been much talk in recent years in the pro-Union community that the various Unionist parties have lost touch politically with the loyalist working class with the latter feeling it is the forgotten section of society in Northern Ireland. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
East Londonderry UUP seeks assurances for disabled

3 weeks ago | newsletter.co.uk | John Coulter

The Stormont Executive must give categorical assurances on rights for people with long-term disabilities, special needs, and the families who care for them, the East Londonderry Ulster Unionist Association has urged. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues.
Dr John Coulter: Christian Churches need to lobby for compulsory voting

3 weeks ago | newsletter.co.uk | John Coulter

Religious commentator Dr John Coulter. In spite of the supposedly jolly atmosphere in the House of Commons with the traditional conference season well and truly over, back home in Northern Ireland, the Christian churches should use the current parliamentary session to hold their own post mortem on past election results.
East Londonderry UUP urges Stormont to adopt tougher slurry tank rules

4 weeks ago | newsletter.co.uk | John Coulter

The East Londonderry Ulster Unionist Association has called on the Stormont Agriculture Department specifically and the entire Stormont Executive generally to implement tougher slurry tank safety guidelines for all farmers and contractors. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
Time for the Loyal Orders to cultivate all Protestant Churches

1 month ago | newsletter.co.uk | John Coulter

While there has been much discussion in recent years about political Unionism’s clear disconnect from the Protestant working class in Northern Ireland, a similar problem is facing the Loyal Orders that it needs to build firm bridges with all of the various Protestant denominations and places of worship.
Make it your summer pledge to support farm shows, East Londonderry UUP urges community

1 month ago | newsletter.co.uk | John Coulter

Published 21st May 2025, 17:28 BSTUpdated 22nd May 2025, 13:56 BSTMr Robert Carmichael, the East Londonderry Ulster Unionist Party Association Chairman, has said people across the constituency can help with the recovery and rebuilding of the arable crop and sheep industries in particular and the farming industry in general by attending agricultural shows across the Province.
East Londonderry UUP urges free milk events in schools

1 month ago | newsletter.co.uk | John Coulter

The Stormont Agriculture Department must be challenged to organize free milk days and events in all schools in the constituency “to help boost milk as a natural and healthy product to school students”, the East Londonderry Ulster Unionist Party Association has urged. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.