Alliance MLA for East Belfast Chris Lyttle has welcomed news that Bombardier’s Northern Ireland operations have been sold. Chris Lyttle said: “The announcement that Bombardier’s operations have been sold to the US firm Spirit AeroSystems is good news, as it should provide job security for the 3600 staff currently employed. “Spirit AeroSystems is already a […]
Alliance Councillor Karen Douglas has expressed her shock following the murder of a man in Bangor. Councillor Douglas said: “There is a real sense of shock after the murder of this man in Enterprise Court. He was well known and liked in this small residential area and neighbours just cannot believe this has happened. I […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said there is no excuse for the bill providing for an apology and compensation to victims of Historical Institutional Abuse not to clear Parliament before it dissolves for the election. The South Belfast MLA stated: “I wrote to the Secretary of State last week and have been in touch […]
Alliance is best placed to unite Remain voices from across Northern Ireland in the impending General Election, Party Leader Naomi Long MEP has said. Mrs Long was speaking as MPs voted for a poll on December 12. While the Bill still needs approval from the House of Lords, it is expected to become law in […]
Alliance representative Jackie Coade has welcomed news that the Orkambi drug to treat cystic fibrosis will be available in Northern Ireland. Jackie Coade said: “The news that Orkambi will be available in Northern Ireland can potentially change the lives of hundreds of families. “With my Alliance colleague Paula Bradshaw MLA I have campaigned hard to […]
Alliance Party Councillor Eóin Tennyson has expressed his disappointment after the DUP and UUP groups on Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council teamed up to defeat his motion calling for the Local Government pension scheme to be divested from fossil fuel companies. This comes after the DUP, UUP and SDLP voted to defer an […]
Alliance Derry and Strabane Councillor Rachael Ferguson has expressed disappointment after it was confirmed a City Deal for the area cannot proceed without devolved Government. The multi-million pound package, originally announced in May, would see the north-west benefit from £105 million in Government funding. However, Derry City and Strabane District Council has now confirmed the […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said people need to be aware of the existence of human trafficking and modern slavery in Northern Ireland. Stewart Dickson said: “The eyes of the world have been on Essex following the horrific discovery of the bodies of 39 people in a lorry. Investigations are currently underway in […]
East Londonderry needs an MP who will advocate for the Remain majority in the constituency, Alliance’s Chris McCaw has said, after he was selected by the party to run in any upcoming Westminster election. Chris, who has served as Councillor for Causeway since May 2018, said it was a chance for those backing Remain to […]
Former Alliance Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed the publication by the Department of Justice of its review of sentencing policy in Northern Ireland. David Ford said: “Today’s publication has its origins in work done in the early days of the devolution of Justice. Both the Lord Chief Justice and officials in the Department have […]