Clarke Hails St. Patrick’s Celebrations in Downpatrick a Tremendous Cross-Community Success

Alliance Party Newcastle area Councillor Patrick Clarke has hailed the St. Patrick’s seven day programme festival of events which ran from 11th – 18th March in Downpatrick a resounding success and a tremendous tourism boost for Down District. Councillor Patrick Clarke stated: “As one of Ireland’s most ancient and historic towns Downpatrick is widely known […]

Dickson condemns those responsible for Belfast mortar bomb

Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has condemned those responsible for a mortar bomb device that was left near a police station on the Ballygomartin Road in Belfast. A number of homes and primary schools have been evacuated. A funeral was also disrupted. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Those responsible for this device have put lives […]

Job advertisement – Policy Officer

The Alliance Party are seeking applicants for the post of Policy Officer. The job description and person specification can be found here The application form can be found here Completed forms should be returned by email to: nuala.mcallister@party.niassembly.gov.uk or in writing to: Stewart Dickson MLA, Alliance Chief Whip, C/O Nuala McAllister Room 220, Parliament Buildings, […]

Long welcomes Prime Minister’s commitment

East Belfast MP Naomi Long has welcomed the Prime Minister showing a strong commitment to a shared future for Northern Ireland but warned both the British and Irish Governments need to show leadership in helping our society reach that goal. Alliance MP Mrs Long was speaking after quizzing David Cameron during Prime Minister’s Questions today […]

Dickson – Criminal Justice Bill amendment is not about abortion

Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said the decision to reject the amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, that would have restricted the ability of a patient to elect where they avail of health services, is to be welcomed Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This amendment is not about the broader law on abortion. “This […]

Blair: Glengormley violence is unacceptable

Alliance Councillor John Blair condemned outbreaks of violence in Glengormley tonight, reiterating the importance of town centres remaining shared spaces open to the whole community. The Newtownabbey Councillor was speaking after trouble flared across Glengormley earlier tonight, which saw the building that houses the office of Alliance Party Leader David Ford attacked. Councillor John Blair […]

Dickson says DUP have a major misunderstanding of judicial independence

Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has criticised the continued statements from the DUP that are interfering in the judicial process. Both Sammy Wilson and Peter Robinson have refused to listen to senior judges who have said that politicians should not become involved in the judicial system. Stewart Dickson said: “The DUP have a major […]