Closure of McKillens Fashions, Ballymena

Early day motion 2766, tabled 9 February 2026 by Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice). Signed by 3 members.

That this House notes with dismay that after 100 years as the key retailer on Ballymena’s Church Street, McKillens Fashion is closing, robbing the town of this trailblazing retailer; further notes that the Northern Ireland Executive has failed to sustain town centres, or protect them from unbearable business rates; and calls for a high street recovery strategy, not platitudes.

Signatures by party: DUP 2, Traditional Unionist Voice 1.