The MPs elected in tomorrow’s election will decide our future relationship with Europe, Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said. Mrs Long, the party’s East Belfast candidate, said it was also a chance for voters to send a message they have had enough of the Stormont stand-off between the DUP and Sinn Féin, and urged people […]
A People’s Vote with an option to Remain is the clearest and most democratic way out of the Brexit mess, Alliance North Down Westminster candidate Stephen Farry has said. Dr Farry said the chaos which has been caused by the Brexit vote would only be compounded if we left the EU. “Brexit hasn’t happened but […]
There is a chance for full transparency of political donations to local political parties in the new Parliament, Alliance North Belfast Westminster candidate Nuala McAllister has said. Previous Alliance MP Naomi Long secured legislation meaning any large donor to a party here after January 2014 would be revealed once the Secretary of State lifted legislation. […]
Alliance South Down Westminster candidate Councillor Patrick Brown has said major questions have to be asked regarding the future development of Carlingford Lough, following the installation of a new gas storage facility at Warrenpoint Port. Plans by Japanese gas company Nippon to store up to 2,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide in an under-construction facility in […]
Alliance Westminster candidate Patricia O’Lynn has said the Ballycastle community is in shock following the death of a woman while swimming. Councillor O’Lynn said: “The entire community is in shock today following this tragedy on Ballycastle beach. I offer my deepest sympathy to the woman’s family and wish the other lady a speedy recovery. “I […]
Alliance Party Councillor for Banbridge DEA, Brian Pope, has called for an urgent meeting with the Department for Infrastructure following another serious traffic accident on the A1. Councillor Pope said: “My immediate thoughts are with those who where involved in yet another serious traffic accident on the A1 on Sunday. “This will be […]
Antrim Town Alliance Councillor Neil Kelly has expressed his anger and disgust at those who carried out the robbery of a double cash machine at the Tesco store in Antrim. Councillor Kelly said: “It beggars belief what criminals will do next. I like many others use those cash machines regularly. We have lost a few […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has asked other party leaders to back her pledge to support pay parity for health workers in a restored Executive. Mrs Long was speaking after unions rejected a pay offer from the Department of Health to workers. She said workers had a right to be unhappy at their pay levels, given […]
Alliance North Belfast Councillor Nuala McAllister has said she is “disgusted” after a series of sectarian attacks on homes in a social housing development in the area. Windows were smashed and a flag hung on the property in Tyndale Gardens in Ballysillan, which follows sectarian graffiti being sprayed on another property last week. It is […]
Alliance Westminster candidate Patricia O’Lynn has asked the community to look out for neighbours after a burglary in Broughshane. Councillor O’Lynn said: “Whoever was responsible for the burglary in Broughshane needs to be caught and put before the courts. It is totally unacceptable that this lady was left distressed after masked men entered her home […]