Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry has said it is essential that Northern Ireland’s MPs safeguard our interests in the Brexit debate. The Alliance Deputy Leader was speaking after publication of the draft European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017, which allows the Prime Minister to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. Stephen Farry said: […]
A spokesperson said: “On Tuesday evening, a democratic decision was taken by the Alliance Council group on Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council as to who would be the next Mayor. “Following the failure of Alderman Rice to secure the support of her colleagues, she and Councillor Kamble proceeded to vote against the Alliance whip in […]
Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA has hit out at dissident republicans who issued a threat to a Belfast-based journalist. The threatening social media post by the dissident-linked republican organisation posted personal details of the journalist, adding a call to not engage with her in future. Mr Dickson said the threat undermined freedom of the […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said she is pleased the Health Minister has finally listened to people after she launched a consultation into access to specialist drugs. The move comes after South Belfast MLA Ms Bradshaw submitted a petition with over 10,000 signatures calling for the change to the Assembly in September 2016. […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong has given a cautious welcome to the announcement of £4 million funding to develop the York Street interchange scheme to construction ready state. Kellie Armstrong said: “The York Street junction is one of the busiest in Northern Ireland with around 100,000 vehicles going through it every day. While I welcome […]
Alliance Economy spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said a number of challenges could stop a successful implementation of the Executive’s draft Industrial Strategy. Dr Farry said while he recognised the strength and ambition of many aspects of the document, other problems still existed. “It is beneficial the Minister has managed to publish this strategy ahead […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said that after announcing fare increases averaging 1.6%, Translink needs to identify cost savings to mitigate against further increases. Kellie Armstrong said: “I appreciate that 1.6% is a modest average increase, with some fares unchanged, but it is important for Translink to identify where they can make cost […]
Alliance Brexit Spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said specific issues relating to Northern Ireland must be addressed before Article 50 can be triggered, adding local MPs must insist on a deal before supporting any legislation. The Alliance Deputy Leader was speaking after the Supreme Court ruled Parliament must give the go-ahead on the Brexit process […]
Alliance MLA David Ford has welcomed the Supreme Court ruling Parliament must vote on triggering Article 50 but added he is disappointed the devolved institutions will not be consulted on the Brexit process. The ruling means the Prime Minister cannot begin talks with the EU until MPs and peers back that move. However, the regional […]
Alliance South Antrim MLA David Ford has said the decision taken by Justice Minister Claire Sugden to retain all courthouses will waste over £1 million of public money. David Ford said: “During my time as Justice Minister I undertook a substantial consultation exercise on the court estate, including a number of public events and a […]