Alliance Vice Chair Cllr Michael Long has condemned the exiling of a man from North Belfast by the UDA and has challenged the Ulster Unionist leadership – which is linked to the UDA in Belfast City Hall through the UPRG – to spell out its position on the recent vigilante activity and expulsions. The Castlereagh […]
Alliance Party Leader, David Ford has backed the UK and Irish governments’ announcement of measures agreed with the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains. David Ford said: “I am glad that the Independent Commission’s recommendations on seeking further information on the location of the disappeared are being implemented. “The creation of the post […]
Alliance Party Health Spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy, has backed a funding programme which will help provide sports facilities in some of the poorest areas of Northern Ireland, however he has called for the provision of further government to help combat obesity. Over £400,000 from the Big Lottery Fund is being given to 17 projects encouraging physical […]
Alliance Deputy Leader and East Belfast MLA Naomi Long is leading a party delegation to meet with the Chief Executive of the South Eastern Education and Library Board (SEELB) on Thursday to discuss how the introduction of Commissioners will impact on the ability of parents, teachers and elected representatives to influence decisions to be taken […]
Alliance Party Leader, David Ford, has condemned those involved in last night’s UDA street protest in North Belfast. David Ford said: “Last night’s scenes on the streets of North Belfast are abhorrent. There is absolutely no need for crowds of UDA supporters to take to the streets. Last night’s action is disgraceful and merely raises […]
Alliance Party Ballymena Representative, Jayne Dunlop, has slammed those behind a death threat issued to Ballymena Sinn Fein councillor Monica Digney. Jayne Dunlop stated: “I condemn this despicable threat. In Northern Ireland we are trying to create a society free from intimidation, where people can stand up for their beliefs without being under threat. “Death […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Naomi Long, has attacked the UDA for using the Belfast City Council-owned Ballysillan Leisure Centre to hold a meeting in last night. The East Belfast Councillor and Assembly Member stated: “Its disgraceful that a paramilitary organisation held a meeting in a council-owned facility. This leisure centre provides a valuable service to […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford has reacted to news of a 200-strong meeting to discuss the future of the UDA by saying the only topic for discussion should be its winding up. David Ford stated: “There is nothing further to discuss about the UDA. The only thing people want to hear is that it is […]
Alliance Party Leader, David Ford, has criticised the Prime Minister for failing to call for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, when large numbers of civilian are being killed. David Ford stated that Tony Blair’s unwillingness to act quickly in the Middle East contrasts with his behaviour on Northern Ireland. David Ford has asked […]
Alliance Party Belfast Councillor, Mervyn Jones, has said that to break the political deadlock, parties must work together in the Assembly, the same as they do in City Hall. His comments come on the day that Belfast City Hall celebrates its centenary. Cllr Jones stated: “Belfast City Hall is a magnificent building and has served […]