Hermon Continues Fight to Save Coastguard  

There are positive signs that the campaign to save our Coastguard service is gathering pace.   Having called upon key political players and others well-placed to help keep Northern Ireland's only remaining Coastguard in Bangor, North Down MP Lady Hermon is encouraged by significant signs of support, but she also warns that the fight is still on.   Reflecting on recent developments, she observed: “I recognise that we still have a tough battle ahead to retain this essential life-saving service but, along with other key players, we are fighting to win.” Her campaign began last December on the same day as the UK Minister for Transport, Mike Penning MP, made a Written Statement in the House Commons announcing a 14-week consultation on proposals for the “Modernisation of Coastguard Services”. Speaking from Westminster, the North Down MP said: “I'm delighted...