Robbie Butler MLA

Loads of calls for Starmer to resign and itching for Burnham to call a snap General Election if he takes up the reigns. Could get interesting across the UK and particularly in NI with looming Assembly elections on horizon

Could this be Labour's Mark Carney moment? (Although 8 years earlier). Carney has succeeded by looking like a totally different government. Reversing Trudeau's policies in a host of areas. Will Burnham do the same? Fun Fact: No Labour PM who has come in mid-term has ever won a GE in their own right.

@DannyDonnelly1 Grow up Danny

@MartinG1492 This is X Martin. Don't get drawn into the silly antics on here

@RobbieButlerMLA It hasn't been in the past, Robbie but this week's shenanigans shows that we can't trust what has gone before as a predictor for future behaviour.

📍 Delighted to attend an excellent event hosted by the Law Society of Northern Ireland at the Ulster Museum. It was a particular pleasure to speak with Dr Eduardo Salazar-Ortuño from the University of Murcia, whose thought-provoking keynote explored the legal and civic response to the ecological crisis affecting Spain’s Mar Menor lagoon, and the valuable lessons that may be relevant here in Northern Ireland. 🌍⚖️🌊 A sincere thank you to Simon Chambers, Chair of the Society, along with all the speakers and contributors, for a fascinating and engaging discussion on the role of law, policy and civic action in addressing environmental challenges. 👏 Thank you to everyone involved in making it such a worthwhile event. #LawSocietyNI #UlsterMuseum #EnvironmentalLaw #MarMenor #NorthernIreland #Sustainability #ClimateAction #LegalProfession 🌱⚖️🌍

@MartinG1492 That's so not you Martin 🤦‍♂️

@RobbieButlerMLA Heard this on GooMU this morning. Really interesting idea. Can we take it then Robbie, that when farmers organisations & businesses talk in the DUP's ear & they put down a PoC to stop this happening that the UUP won't sign it?

Brilliant to see this. Our @RobbieButlerMLA is a legend what a guy 😎

@RossScottManley Thanks my friend. Will drop by some evening to see you and the guys 💪

Nothing better than welcoming children from across Lagan Valley to Stormont. A brilliant Shared Education visit today with the P7 classes from Ballymacash Primary School and St Aloysius’ Primary School. You know you’re getting old when the most common question is no longer, “Do you know my da?” but “Do you know my granda?” 👀 On this occasion, I could honestly answer yes every single time! 🤔 I’m sure the ears of Sheree Wilson and Colly McCarroll will have been burning too, given how often they got a mention today 😉 A fantastic group of young people and a pleasure to spend time with them at Stormont.

What a night at the Lisburn 10k. Thankful for good friends who encouraged me all the way to the finish. Well done to all who took part and for those involved in organising it. 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️😅

🚪 Out across Lagan Valley again this week meeting the best constituents in Northern Ireland Great to have work experience students Reuben Mitchell and Oliver Hoey joining us on the doors 🚶‍♂️📬 and helping deliver our contact details. 🤝 Always good to catch up with local friends and hear directly from residents. 💙 Listening. Engaging. Working for you. #HopeNotFear #MakeNIWork #LaganValley #NorthernIreland

Having met a number of the families of those murdered by the IRA that night in Lisburn 15th June 1988 I can only imagine the pain that this will have caused. Totally avoidable trauma. An apology from SF should follow!

A schoolgirl joking in a @BBC interview that the alternative to social media is “staring at a wall” has somehow triggered adults into mocking her. Appalling. Proof kids don’t need social media to be belittled. She was brilliant. Some adults need to grow up. #SocialMediaBan

@joanne_sansome @NewsLetter_Pols @JonBurrowsMLA Hi Jo. No he didn't. We chatted today and agreed the best solution. Hope that helps and hope you are well

@NewsLetter_Pols Did @JonBurrowsMLA order you to ‘reimburse’ Stormont over your use of the free car charging @RobbieButlerMLA?

Jon Burrows orders Ulster Unionist MLA on £79,200 salary to 'reimburse' Stormont over use of free car charging newsletter.co.uk/news/politics/…

Accountability, transparency and truth are important. As a recent convert to EV car travel, I have made occasional use of the charging facilities for partial charging, however my main vehicle charging is always done at home. I have claimed only those allowances available under the rules agreed by the Assembly. The Assembly Travel Allowance is not a mileage reimbursement or a direct repayment of fuel or electricity costs. Rather, it is intended to contribute towards the general costs of travel associated with attending Parliament Buildings, including vehicle wear and tear, insurance, motor tax, maintenance and depreciation. The provision of workplace EV charging is fully compliant with Assembly policy and HMRC guidance. Across the UK, workplace EV charging is treated as a separate tax-exempt benefit and does not affect entitlement to travel expenses or allowances. It is also a UK Government wide policy ambition to move to greener and more sustainable transport systems. The EV charging infrastructure has been introduced by the Assembly Commission in 2015 as part of its wider environmental ambition to reduce emissions, support more sustainable travel choices and encourage the transition to lower-carbon transport options. However, recognising the public interest in this matter, I have ceased using the facility and I look forward to an updated policy which continues to recognise the environmental benefits of EV travel while also maintaining public confidence and appropriately balancing the interests of taxpayers. As an individual, and in line with my party’s wishes, I believe it is important to maintain public confidence in the proper use of public funds. While I have acted fully within the rules and any benefit received was legitimately accrued under the arrangements in place, I am happy to engage with the Assembly authorities on this matter, including consideration of repaying any benefit deemed appropriate.

My research notes are typed…rabbit holes are my favourite pastime!I have learnt the joy of Speechify and dictating my notes to pages! Thanks again to @RobbieButlerMLA, the @AssemblyLibrary for your support and kindness and @DannyDonnelly1 #TeamDanny #RightsToReality #UNCRPD✊

@IrishBlue1878 @Emerald007007 You're all very much in our thoughts and prayers Niall

No sentence was ever going to be long enough but we are grateful to Justice Kinney on his judgement today Echoing what the PSNI and PPS said today if you are in a violent relationship you need to come forward We miss you Nats 💙💙 #EndViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls

Welcome to the world Robbie!! It’s life affirming (remember that on 4 hours sleep) - great to see that Garland smile!!