Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said there is a need to re-inject local politics with the sense of possibility and optimism created by the Good Friday Agreement. Mrs Long was speaking during the party’s 48th annual conference, held today in the Stormont Hotel in East Belfast. She told delegates her party refuse to give into […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said new proposals published by her party can help break the ongoing impasse here by helping rebuild political relationships and trust.She was speaking as the party launched its paper Next Steps Forward – a set of proposals aiming to re-inject momentum into the process to restore devolution and bring […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has echoed the sentiments of Chartered Accountants Ireland that parties should prioritise health, education and jobs, and get back to work around the Executive table, as she cautioned yesterday’s budget allocation will do little for workers in the health and social care sector. Responding to comments from Chartered Accountants […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has given a cautious welcome to money for implementation of the Bengoa recommendations into health but said the lack of political direction is the barrier to true reform. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after a written statement from the Secretary of State outlined budget allocations. It included funding […]