Darren Guy

On 4th February 2026, the Ulster Unionist Party Press office inadvertently used the PSNI logo to accompany a press release from Doug Beattie MC MLA about a data release from the Courts and Tribunal service. The PSNI contacted the party, and the logo was, rightly, removed at the earliest opportunity. It has now come to light, through two separate FOI responses from the PSNI; one with names redacted and another showing the names, that Naomi Long MLA contacted the police via WhatsApp Messenger, using either a private or departmental phone, to complain about the use of the PSNI logo. This is despite the fact that her own party has used the logo on multiple occasions. Not only did she raise the issue with the PSNI to highlight the Ulster Unionist Party’s use of the logo and encourage the police to intervene, but she also used the exchange to make comments intended to undermine the character of the Ulster Unionist Party leader. Was Naomi Long acting as the Minister, who was the subject of criticism in the original post by the Ulster Unionist Justice Spokesperson, or was she acting as the leader of the Alliance Party? Whichever it was this was clear political interference in the PSNI operational independence. It was an attempt to influence the actions of the police to a stage that she suggested the police need to challenge the party on the social media platform. This was completely inappropriate and not in keeping with the position the Minister continuously uses regarding police operational independence. This is not an issue for the police; this is an issue for politicians who think they have a free hand to influence a police service for political reasons; in this case when another political party was being critical of the Minister and her department. It must also be added that if our Justice Minister is using a messenger application to talk about operational matters with the police on this issue what else is she using an insecure phone application for. Will the Minister take steps to ensure all such messaging is retained if it is on a personal phone? It is important that the Minister comes before the assembly to explain why she believes she has the authority to use the police in this manner when faced with political criticism and by doing so bring the police into the blast radius through her mistakes. The WhatsApp messages we have uncovered are deeply concerning and the attack on the character of our party leader in communications with the PSNI is both inappropriate and unprofessional.

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@ColmcillePress @NWSharingZone @VisitDerryNews @RedBullUK @_SportNI @WesternHSCTrust @niallach @BBCRadioFoyle @derryjournal @Chrisjacksonsf @martinhello @mayordcsdc @Evergladeshotel @ShipquayHotel @WaterfootH @ebringtonhotel

@DGuyUUP @NWSharingZone @VisitDerryNews @RedBullUK @_SportNI @WesternHSCTrust @niallach @BBCRadioFoyle @derryjournal @Chrisjacksonsf @martinhello @mayordcsdc @Evergladeshotel @ShipquayHotel @WaterfootH @ebringtonhotel You could well be right, Darren. I’m going on memory. Have you got the photo?

@VisitDerryNews @RedBullUK surely a run up Fountain Hill would be a great annual challenge in Derry ? @_SportNI @WesternHSCTrust @niallach @BBCRadioFoyle @derryjournal @Chrisjacksonsf @martinhello @DGuyUUP @mayordcsdc @Evergladeshotel @ShipquayHotel @WaterfootH @ebringtonhotel

@ColmcillePress @NWSharingZone @VisitDerryNews @RedBullUK @_SportNI @WesternHSCTrust @niallach @BBCRadioFoyle @derryjournal @Chrisjacksonsf @martinhello @mayordcsdc @Evergladeshotel @ShipquayHotel @WaterfootH @ebringtonhotel There is a photograph of a man with his bike at the top of Moore Street which is steeper than Fountain Hill. Not sure if that's the challenge you are referring to, or if it was more of a personal challenge by the man on Moore St.

@NWSharingZone @VisitDerryNews @RedBullUK @_SportNI @WesternHSCTrust @niallach @BBCRadioFoyle @derryjournal @Chrisjacksonsf @martinhello @DGuyUUP @mayordcsdc @Evergladeshotel @ShipquayHotel @WaterfootH @ebringtonhotel There used to be a bike challenge in the 1930s-1940s up the hill. From memory, it was once won by a postman - and his prize was a donkey!

The Irish Govt have done nothing on legacy except complain about others. Now they are demanding an oversight role in UK legacy mechanisms. @NIOgov have lost the plot if they allow it.

@nwsharingzone Executive Officer recruitment competition launched 4 500 positions | Department of Finance RT ⁦@DerrySinnFein⁩ ⁦@Derry_SDLP⁩ ⁦@DGuyUUP⁩ ⁦@Gary_Middleton⁩ ⁦@AllianceFoyle⁩ ⁦@nwrc_bsc⁩ ⁦@dcsdbusiness⁩ finance-ni.gov.uk/news/executive…

Where next? Everyone should be capable of respecting all cultures when celebrating their own.

@NWSharingZone @BBCRadioFoyle @bbcradioulster @UTVNews @PaulClark_UTV @Derry_SDLP @DerrySinnFein @DGuyUUP @CentreClooney. @dovehouseadvice @AllianceFoyle Ladies and Gentlemen, we are still hoping our flag will be returned, please circulate this message to your friends and family

@emmacairnss Congratulations folks 🥂🍾

An anniversary I don't think I'll forget... plus, I'm getting jetted off to Japan next May!!

The NI Blood Transfusion Service are hosting a blood donation event in the Carlisle Road Methodist Church on Wednesday August 27th You can book your appointment now by scanning the QR code below or by visiting nibts.hscni.net/online-booking…

Congratulations @JonBurrowsNI and welcome to the @uuponline I've no doubt you will be a great addition to the Party.

Appeal for return of iconic US flag stolen from Foyle College (@foyle_college). 'On the day President Kennedy was shot  this flag was the one that was flown at the US Naval Base' - Ald Darren Guy (@DGuyUUP). ✍️ @DerryNow derrynow.com/news/local-new…

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@conkamcbride NIE are laying new cable before the DfC public realm works begin from Bank Pl., Union Hall Pl., Magazine St. (new paving already started) Society St. & Palace Lane. New paving & brick road will be installed, so all the current brick will begin to be lifted in the next few months.

What did ⁦@USPCA_Official⁩ say: ‘Euthanising healthy dogs after only five days in some local council pounds raises significant animal welfare concerns.’ ⁦@daera_ni⁩ Minister out of touch. newsletter.co.uk/news/politics/…

@NWSharingZone In the article, I mention possible reasons, including racist, but as the police report said, they can not treat as a hate crime until they receive more information. So, it is best to let the PSNI carry out investigations. Hopefully, they will find the perpetrator & their motive.

@DGuyUUP Absolutely agree that vandalism is wrong — but it’s important to go a step further and name it for what it is. When a Black-owned business is targeted, it’s not just vandalism; it’s a racist act. We all have a responsibility to call out racism directly and support those affected.

Any form of vandalism, no matter what the motivation, is simply wrong. Hopefully, this won't deter Sandra & Kingsley from continuing with their business.

Delighted to attend the launch of The Network, affordable food shop. An excellent initiative by @FoyleFoodbank to help those struggling with increasing grocery prices. For more info contact Foyle Network Foundation staff on 02871263699, email info@foyle.foodbank.org.uk

A pleasure to hold a reception for Strabane Cricket Club in honour of their outstanding 2024 season they had. Good luck for the new season back in the top flite.

It was a pleasure to host on behalf of @mayordcsdc the Governor of the Apprentice Boys of Derry, along with members of the Walker Parent Club who were bringing the curtain down on their 180th Anniversary celebrations.