Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said people in Northern Ireland are being let down when it comes to universal credit roll out, with no Minister in place to take key decisions. Speaking after the DUP abstained on the issue during a crucial debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday, Kellie Armstrong again called for […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said the unveiling of the new Glider vehicle as part of the Belfast Rapid Transit project will revolutionise public transport in the city. Kellie was speaking after Alliance Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Nuala McAllister unveiled the new vehicles at the Busworld Europe exhibition in Belgium. She added: […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry, has expressed frustration at a political standoff between the DUP and Sinn Féin that has lost a sense of proportion and risks real harm to Northern Ireland. Mr Farry has also called upon the Governments to urgently consider fresh approaches to finding agreement over the short window ahead, before […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has accused the parties refusing to form an Executive of showing a callous disregard for patient care. The South Belfast MLA stated: “After some hopes last week we are now hearing that the two main parties have still not agreed to form an Executive, despite the fact that they have […]
Alliance MLA David Ford has called on Robin Newton to either resign as Assembly Speaker or give a credible explanation for his actions both as Speaker and as an MLA in relation to the allegations made about him by last week’s BBC Spotlight programme. David Ford MLA said: “One week after the Spotlight broadcast, we […]
Alliance Party Economy, Stephen Farry stated: “This is a very encouraging development. While we appreciate that there is a need for a series of regulatory approvals before this deal can be finalised, this has the potential to secure the long-term future of Bombardier in Belfast. Bombardier and its associated local supply chain lie at the […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said hospitals and staff are fully prepared to deal with what storm Ophelia delivers. Ms Bradshaw was in touch with health officials early on Monday afternoon, as Northern Ireland prepared for an onslaught of dangerous conditions. She said: “The next few hours could see conditions deteriorate rapidly, with the […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has urged everyone to heed advice from authorities and take all precautions necessary to keep themselves safe, as storm Ophelia hits Northern Ireland. The Party’s Infrastructure spokesperson was speaking as it was announced schools would be closed for a second day, as Northern Ireland began to feel the full effects of […]
Alliance Councillor John Blair has expressed his shock and sorrow at the sudden death of an 11-year-old boy in Newtownabbey. Police are investigating the circumstances that lead to the death on Sunday afternoon. Councillor John Blair said: “Having had close ties with the area, I am shocked and deeply saddened for the community as a […]
Alliance MLA David Ford has criticised the campaign against sectarianism announced by Sinn Féin as ‘partial’. David Ford said: “Any political campaign to confront sectarianism in Northern Ireland is to be welcomed. However, the statement from Sinn Féin is very one-sided, suggesting that all sectarianism comes from Unionists. “While the example of Cantrell Close shows […]