Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said the talks process here is in “real danger” after the DUP confirmed it would enter discussions with the Conservatives on working together. Theresa May said she could form a government with the support of her “friends and allies” in the DUP, “having enjoyed a strong relationship over many years”. […]
Alliance Councillor Billy Webb has expressed his shock at the death of a Newtownabbey woman in a car accident. Councillor Webb said: “I would offer my deepest sympathies to the family of the woman killed in this tragic crash, which has shocked the local community. It appears no other vehicle was involved and I would […]
Tomorrow’s election is an opportunity for people to get the politics they want and send a message to the two larger parties, Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said. The East Belfast Westminster candidate said Alliance’s positive, progressive, pro-European message had received huge support on the doorsteps during the General Election campaign, backing her belief the […]
Alliance South Belfast Westminster candidate Paula Bradshaw has said scaremongering by the UUP around a special deal on Brexit will do nothing but polarise the response to challenges posed by it. Ms Bradshaw was responding to comments made by Lord Kilclooney. She said: “Brexit is the biggest threat facing Northern Ireland in decades, not only […]
Alliance Westminster candidate Paula Bradshaw has said the chance for South Belfast to elect its first positive, progressive, pro-Europe MP is now only days away. Speaking ahead of polling day on June 8, Paula added she was the only progressive candidate capable of stopping a DUP gain in South Belfast. She said: “I want to […]
Alliance South Belfast Westminster candidate for South Belfast Paula Bradshaw has expressed her shock at the death of a man in Belfast city centre. The man was reportedly stabbed in Downshire Place off Great Victoria Street. An 18-year-old has been arrested and remains in police custody. “I offer my sincere condolences to the loved ones […]
Alliance MLA Stephen Farry has expressed his sadness at the sudden death of Queen’s University Vice-Chancellor Professor Paddy Johnston, and paid tribute to his “inspirational leadership”. The former Minister for Employment and Learning said the tragic loss was deeply saddening. “I was saddened to learn at the sudden and tragic loss of Professor Patrick Johnston. […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said we must remain strong following last night’s terror attack in London. At least seven people have been killed and 48 injured in the attack, which saw a van driven into pedestrians on London Bridge before three men got out and stabbed people in Borough Market. The three were shot […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has paid tribute to Councillor Mervyn Jones, who has passed away aged 66. Mervyn served as Alliance Councillor for the Pottinger Ward on Belfast City Council from 1985 until 2001, and then for the Victoria Ward (now Ormiston) from 2005 until present. He also served as Party Treasurer. Mrs Long said […]
Alliance MLA David Ford has called on Arlene Foster to clarify whether she accepts an endorsement for her party from the UDA-linked UPRG group. Mr Ford was speaking after the UPRG magazine The Loyalist said it “would strongly urge a vote for Emma Little-Pengelly” in South Belfast. The former Justice Minister said it was particularly […]