Alliance Health Spokesperson, Paula Bradshaw MLA, has called on all parties to join her call for full publication of all documentation related to the impact of a “No Deal” Brexit on the health and livelihoods of people living and working in Northern Ireland. Her call comes after the latest leak of Government documents concerning “Operation […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson, Paula Bradshaw MLA, has warned that a Graduate Medical School is essential to health transformation, after it was revealed that the Northern Ireland Civil Service did not believe that funding one from Executive resources only was financially viable. The South Belfast MLA said: “I have supported the case for a Graduate Medical […]
Alliance Councillor Lauren Gray has said she is “disappointed” Mid and East Antrim Borough Council was unable to provide a full update on preparations ahead of a potential no-deal Brexit at Monday night’s meeting. While a full update has been scheduled for October, Lauren said she had asked for this to be brought forward to […]
The Alliance Party in Ards and North Down has called on the Mayor to convene an urgent Council meeting to assess the immediate economic impact on the area in the wake of a catastrophic no deal Brexit. The Group’s Deputy Leader Councillor Gavin Walker said the move was “now essential” after the Council’s continued reluctance […]
Those who believe the EU will “change course” over the proposed Brexit backstop are deluding themselves, Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said. Dr Farry was speaking after EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said the backstop was the “maximum flexibility” the EU could offer, rejecting demands from Prime Minister Boris Johnson for it to […]
Alliance MLAs are among those who have signed a letter to European Council President Donald Tusk, outlining the majority support here for the proposed Brexit backstop. Dear Mr Tusk, The proposed date of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, 31 October, is fast approaching. As leaders of local political parties who represent the cross-community […]
Alliance Councillor Brian Pope has called the announcement of pre-Brexit funding for Councils “entirely inadequate” and has called for special case funding for border councils in Northern Ireland. Councillor Pope was speaking after the UK Government announced £9 million to ‘get ports and local areas ready’ for Brexit, with £5 million being given to Councils […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the proposed backstop is about protecting Northern Ireland from the damaging effects of Brexit, after the Prime Minister criticised it. A letter from Boris Johnson to European Council President Donald Tusk states the Prime Minister’s belief it risked undermining the peace process. However, Mr Tusk said those […]
Alliance Banbridge Councillor Brian Pope has called for central government funding to be made available for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council to undertake urgent assessments on the potential impact of Brexit on local businesses. Councillor Pope said the fact the Council area shared a “substantial length of border” with the south meant it should be funded […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MEP has said she had a “frank and candid” exchange of views with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, telling him Brexit is adding to the chaos stopping the restoration of devolution here. Mrs Long was speaking after meeting Mr Johnson for the first time. She said she left the meeting unaware if […]