Alliance MP Naomi Long has said a continued lack of access to basic sanitation is one of the major factors contributing to female poverty and exclusion in the developing world. Mrs Long was speaking before an Adjournment Debate she brought to the House of Commons today (Tuesday), which focused on the need for continued emphasis […]
Alliance Social Development spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has said that the Social Development Minister must tackle the issue of tenancy fraud. He was speaking ahead of a BBC Spotlight programme that will reveal that no case of tenancy fraud has been reported in Northern Ireland despite it costing Councils in England and Wales almost £1.8billion. […]
Alliance MP Naomi Long has welcomed the appointment of a judge to conduct an independent review into the ‘on the run’ letter scheme. Mrs Long said the selection of Lady Justice Hallett by Secretary of State Theresa Villiers to oversee the examination of who had knowledge and maintained oversight of the scheme, which issued ‘comfort […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA, Chris Lyttle, has given his support to the ‘Vote! You Are At Home’ campaign which aims to encourages EU citizens to register to vote and take part in the coming elections. Chris hosted an event for the campaign in Stormont on Monday. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “EU citizens and other ethnic […]
Alliance representative Nuala McAllister has condemned the shooting of a man with a stun gun during a robbery of his home in North Belfast. The man was at home with his father in North Circular Road when three burglars broke in, armed with a long-barrelled gun, an axe and the stun gun. Nuala McAllister said: […]
Alliance MLAs Anna Lo and Judith Cochrane have highlighted the lack of female representation in politics. Both MLAs were taking part in an Assembly debate focussed on encouraging more women to enter public life. Anna Lo MLA stressed the need for action rather than continuous debate, further highlighting the lack of representation from young people, […]
Alliance Health spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has spoken out against the problem of legal highs but has said that the Misuse of Drugs Act is not a devolved matter. He was speaking during an Assembly debate on Monday. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “It is vital we tackle the problem of legal highs because of the […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA, Chris Lyttle, has responded to the UUP’s alternative to the Haass proposals by saying that they are cherry picking support for the rule of law. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “These proposals are a retreat into the trenches by the UUP. Instead of continuing to take part in meetings between party leaders […]
Alliance North Down representatives have praised Bangor woman Kelly Gallagher after she won Britain’s first ever Winter Paralympic Gold, alongside guide Charlotte Evans. The local woman secured her first gold medal after victory in the visually impaired super-G in Sochi. Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir, Mayor of North Down, said: “This is a fantastic achievement and […]
East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned an attack on a house in Larne, targeted for the second time within a week. Three people escaped injury when four windows were smashed at the home in the Greenland Parade area. The same house was targeted last weekend when attacked by a masked gang armed with baseball […]