Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has criticised those who placed a Union flag on a bonfire in West Belfast. The flag was hung from the anti-internment bonfire at Divis Street before being set ablaze last night (Monday). In addition, a bonfire in the New Lodge area of North Belfast contained a number of tyres, […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has expressed condolences following the death of Bishop Emeritus Dr Edward Daly. Mrs Long paid tribute to his work as a pastor and said he was a strong voice against violence on all sides during the Troubles. “I am very sad to learn of the passing of Bishop Emeritus Daly […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has condemned the murder of a leading loyalist in North Belfast. The incident, which took place in Sunningdale Gardens off the Ballysillan Road around 9.50pm, saw a man believed to be UDA ‘brigadier’ John Boreland shot dead. Ms Long said she “utterly condemned” the killing. “Murder is always wrong and […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw has said there is much more to be done before the LGBT+ community here achieves full equality. Ms Bradshaw was speaking as she participated in the annual Pride Parade in Belfast city centre. She was joined by other Alliance elected representatives and her predecessor as South Belfast MLA, Anna […]
Alliance Councillor Stephen Martin has expressed his sympathy after a woman in her 60s died in a collision between a car and a coach in County Down. The Lisburn and Castlereagh Deputy Mayor said: “It is extremely sad to hear of another life being lost unnecessarily on our roads. “My thoughts are with the victim’s […]
Alliance Alderman Alan McDowell has expressed his sadness after a motorcyclist in his 50s was killed in a crash on the Comber Road. It is the second time the life of a motorcyclist has been lost in the area in recent weeks. He said: “My thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said he is appalled to hear the Translink 218 and 219 bus services are to cease to service the Antrim Area and Causeway hospitals. He said is was disappointing for the rural residents of East Antrim in particular, who would now find it more difficult to get to […]
Alliance Lisburn Councillor Aaron McIntyre has condemned an attack on a local Orange hall which police are treating as a hate crime. Sectarian graffiti was spray-painted on the wall of the building on Hillhall Road overnight on Tuesday. Police have appealed for information. Councillor McIntyre said those behind the incident were guilty of “mindless vandalism”. […]
Alliance Group Leader at Belfast City Hall, Councillor Michael Long, has accused the Minister of Infrastructure of literally allowing the grass to grown under his feet regarding the issue of grass cutting. Councillor Long raised concerns about the lack of grass cutting across Belfast at a Council meeting at the start of July and an […]
Belfast City Council is to launch a review into how it handles future cases relating to potential dangerous dogs, Councillor Sian O’Neill has said, a move secured by the Alliance Party following the well-publicised case of Hank. The local government authority has confirmed a full evaluation of procedures and policies will now take place, after […]