Alliance Leader Naomi Long MEP has said it is a “critical” week for the future of power-sharing here. Mrs Long said the selection of a new Prime Minister and a potential change in Secretary of State will alter the dynamics surrounding the ongoing talks process but it is crucial parties do not shift focus away […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said the latest confirmation of the major crisis facing schools is again proof of an urgent need for a Bengoa-style review of the entire education system. Kellie was speaking after the NI Affairs Committee inquiry concluded the growing funding crisis has now led to unmanageable pressures on school budgets. She […]
Alliance councillor Eóin Tennyson has expressed his disappointment after the UUP, DUP and SDLP voted to amend his Climate Emergency motion and defer it to committee. The original motion would’ve seen ABC Council declare a Climate Emergency, commit to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and establish a dedicated all-party working group to achieve that goal. […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said victims of domestic abuse and violence have been abandoned, after a report said measures to help them were on hold due to the lack of a functioning Assembly. The report by the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice said there was ‘no excuse’ for long delays in implementing […]
Alliance Councillor Eóin Tennyson is urging Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Councillors to back the LGBTQ+ community, by supporting his proposal for the rainbow flag to be flown from civic buildings across the borough to mark Pride day this August. Speaking ahead of his motion being taken to the next full Council meeting, Eóin said the […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said it is time to deliver the pension for victims and survivors of the Troubles in order to provide some improvement to their quality of life. Dr Farry was speaking after Victims Commissioner Judith Thompson published her advice to the UK Government on the issue. He said he […]
A joint letter from party leaders to the Secretary of State on historical institutional abuse redress. Our parties wrote to you in May this year with an agreed response to a number of issues raised by you on the draft legislation to provide redress to the victims of Historical Institutional Abuse We welcome confirmation […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said health workers in Northern Ireland must not miss out on the 2.5 per cent pay rise due to happen in the rest of the UK. The UK Government is due to announce the rise for public sector workers, including dentists and consultants, in England and Wales, with […]
A joint letter from party leaders to the Secretary of State on historical institutional abuse redress. Our parties wrote to you in May this year with an agreed response to a number of issues raised by you on the draft legislation to provide redress to the victims of Historical Institutional Abuse We welcome confirmation […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said health workers in Northern Ireland must not miss out on the 2.5 per cent pay rise due to happen in the rest of the UK. The UK Government is due to announce the rise for public sector workers, including dentists and consultants, in England and Wales, with […]