Alliance Newry and Armagh Assembly candidate Jackie Coade has condemned arsonists who attacked an Orange Hall in the area. Tyres were placed against Altnaveigh Orange Hall in Newry and set alight around 7.15pm yesterday (Saturday). Damage was caused to the eaves of the hall, as well as smoke damage inside. Ms Coade said she condemned […]
Alliance North Belfast Assembly candidate Nuala McAllister has said she feels vindicated after the DUP was forced to reveal a major donor which contributed to its Brexit campaign. Councillor McAllister said the DUP – along with the SDLP and UUP – last year voted against steps Alliance had taken to try and increase openness and […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said it is now time for all local parties to release the names of their large donors after the DUP confirmed it received a sum of £425,000 for the Brexit campaign from a group of pro-union business people led by a Conservative party member. The money from the Constitutional Research […]
Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidate Stewart Dickson has hit out at Precious Life after the organisation continued its campaign of harassment by placing a number of signs close to polling stations in the constituency. The signs contain the slogan ‘A vote for Alliance is a vote for abortion’. “The posters erected by Precious Life contain […]
Alliance East Belfast Assembly candidate Chris Lyttle has expressed disappointment at the closure of a number of local First Trust banks. It follows the announcement 15 branches are to close this summer, half the total amount in Northern Ireland. “I was disappointed to hear of fifteen branches of First Trust banks closing in Northern Ireland,” […]
The DUP should refrain from any more stalling and publish the details of its Brexit donor, as well as other major donors to the party above the UK threshold, immediately, Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said. Mrs Long said claims by the DUP it was in talks with the Electoral Commission over releasing the information […]
Alliance Mid-Ulster candidate Fay Watson has said progress on autism is a priority for the party, as she met with several organisations to review the issue. Ms Watson met with Autism NI and the National Autistic Society NI, where she was presented with their joint report ‘Broken Promises’. The organisations are seeking the findings of […]
Alliance Upper Bann candidate Tara Doyle has said the negative effects of Brexit could threaten jobs in Craigavon. Tara Doyle said: “The news from Almac that they have bought a factory in Dundalk and are considering moving some work there is worrying. They currently have a significant number of highly skilled workers in Craigavon, and […]
Alliance Policing Board representative Stephen Farry has said he is disgusted after a device exploded outside the home of a serving police officer in Londonderry The device detonated while army technical officers were trying to defuse it after its discovery under a car at Ardanlee, in the Culmore area of Derry this morning. A number […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn has congratulated the police on the discovery of pipe bombs in Belfast. Trevor Lunn said: “This discovery of five pipe bombs and ammunition in west Belfast was part of an ongoing PSNI investigation into criminal and terrorist groups. I congratulate the police on this success, which has potentially saved lives […]