Naomi Long MP has said allegations from a former army intelligence officer that he was ordered to stop investigating claims of abuse at Kincora Boys’ Home is further proof the home should be included in a UK-wide inquiry. The MP for East Belfast was speaking on Friday after the latest information came to light. Naomi […]
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA, Trevor Lunn, has said there can be no excuse for the blocking of an Ulster Aviation Society event that was due to be held at the Maze site. The organisation had asked OFMDFM for permission to have an open day on the 23rd and 24th August following a successful event last […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA, Judith Cochrane, has condemned two hate crimes which took place in East Belfast on Sunday night. A brick was thrown through the front windscreen of a car in the Park Avenue area. One man has been arrested by the Police. Racist graffiti was also painted on a wall on Barnetts Road. […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has encouraged people to remember those who fought and died in World War One. Chris will be attending a service in St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast to commemorate the start of World War One. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “It is important that we remember all those who fought in […]
Alliance Councillor Scott Wilson has again highlighted the Alliance Party’s strong record of fighting back against animal cruelty. Speaking during an anti-hunt rally at Stormont on Saturday, the North Down Councillor said not only did Alliance oppose blood sports and hunting with hounds – including stag and fox hunting – but that Alliance representatives at […]
Alliance Holywood Councillor Andrew Muir has congratulated local golfer Rory McIlroy on his victory in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio. Rory will return to the top of the golfing world ranking. Cllr Andrew Muir said: “I would like to congratulate Rory on yet another tremendous and hard-fought victory. Rory is undoubtedly the best golfer in […]
Alliance Sports spokesperson Chris Lyttle has hailed the success of the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games team, including boxers Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan who secured gold medals. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Paddy and Michael and I want to offer them my sincere congratulations. “This excellent result puts boxing in […]