We may see increased exploitation of employees and a decrease in the health and well-being of workers if the Economy Minister does not implement a remote working strategy, Alliance Economy spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said. Mr Dickson said such a development would ensure the benefits of remote working are maximised and current employment rights […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed the assurance Pfizer and Moderna vaccine supplies will suffice to complete the vaccination programme among younger adults. Ms Bradshaw was speaking after the JCVI said under-40s were to be offered the Pfizer jab as an alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine. People who have already received their first jab […]
Questions remain on how two schemes designed to stimulate the economy will work, Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said. The party’s Economy spokesperson was speaking after asking Economy Minister Diane Dodds for an update on the High Street Voucher Scheme and Holiday at Home Scheme. The former will see members of the public receive a […]
Councillor Sorcha Eastwood and Councillor David Honeyford, who have recently been selected as the party’s representatives in the area, said businesses across Lagan Valley will need help rebuilding as society seeks to come out of the COVID crisis. “Myself and Councillor Honeyford have been engaging with businesses and traders across Lagan Valley over the […]
We have a healthcare system that doesn’t deliver for women, Alliance representative Claire Hackett has said, as she detailed how this has been impacted even further by the Covid-19 pandemic. Claire – a long-time advocate on healthcare issues – says it is only by using the lived experiences of many in the community, that we […]
The focus across West Tyrone must be on regenerating town centres and allowing villages to prosper after the pandemic, Alliance’s Stephen Donnelly has said. Councillor Donnelly, recently selected as Alliance’s West Tyrone spokesperson, said towns and villages throughout the constituency had been deeply damaged by the effects of COVID-19 and its consequences but as […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has criticised the Department for Infrastructure’s failure to respond to the review of special events on roads legislation prior to COVID-19 restrictions being eased. The Assembly passed legislation in 2017 giving local authorities the power to approve the closure of roads for holding special events such as sport races. […]
A roll-out of universal basic income (UBI) could get people back on their feet financially in the recovery from the COVID pandemic, Alliance South Down representative Patrick Brown has said. Councillor Brown, recently selected as Alliance’s representative for the constituency, said a new group established to explore the feasibility of UBI trials in Northern […]
Recovery from the COVID pandemic will be an opportunity to rebalance previous regional inequality towards the north-west, Alliance Foyle representative Rachael Ferguson, has said. Councillor Ferguson, recently selected by local party members as Alliance’s representative for the constituency, said the legacy of decades of under-investment in the Foyle could be changed as we emerge from […]
Alliance MLAs have called for further clarity for a one-off bonus payment to carers in recognition of their work throughout the pandemic. Earlier this year, Health Minister Robin Swann announced health workers would receive a special payment as a mark of thanks for work carried out during the COVID-19 crisis. The Minister stated at the […]