Alliance MLA, John Blair has encouraged the public to sign a petition calling for a ban on hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland. The call comes after his historic Bill, to ban the hunting of wild mammals with dogs, was blocked by Stormont. The proposed legislation was debated in the Assembly on Monday 6 December, […]
There has never been a greater need for political leaders to work together and avoid hyping up rhetoric, Alliance MLA John Blair has said, following the hijacking and burning of a bus in Rathcoole yesterday. The South Antrim MLA was speaking after four masked men armed with a hammer and petrol, boarded the bus in […]
Alliance Policing Board member John Blair has said it is vital efforts are maintained and stepped up to ensure the PSNI is representative of the community it serves and represents, as he marked the 20th anniversary of the service. Speaking ahead of the latest public policing board meeting, Mr Blair said it was important to […]
Alliance Policing Board member John Blair has backed a new PSNI student officer recruitment campaign, aimed at creating a more inclusive force. The South Antrim MLA said as the PSNI marks its 20th anniversary, it was vital it continues to reflect within its ranks the community it serves and represents. He added: “I’m […]
The climate crisis is no longer a looming threat – it’s here and it’s happening now, Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA has said. Mr Blair was speaking in the Assembly chamber, ahead of his attendance at COP26 in Glasgow. A summit to bring together political figures from across the globe to discuss actions […]
The COP26 climate change event must have tangible outcomes and not just be a case of the UK Government ‘greenwashing’ its commitments to tackling the climate crisis, Alliance representatives have said. Speaking as the UN’s COP26 climate change conference kicked off in Glasgow, Stephen Farry MP, Andrew Muir MLA and John Blair MLA said “real […]
It is imperative the work of the Police Ombudsman remains independent and free from political interference, Alliance MLA John Blair has said. The Alliance Policing Board member was speaking during an Assembly debate criticising the Ombudsman and calling for a full inspection of the organisation. Alliance MLAs voted against the DUP motion, with Mr Blair […]
The PSNI, along with other major institutions, need to outline the measures they are taking to prevent a repeat of the Sarah Everard case occurring here, Alliance Policing Board representative John Blair MLA has said. Mr Blair was speaking after raising the matter in the Assembly this morning. Metropolitan police officer Wayne Couzens has been […]
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA will submit a petition to the Assembly this week, opposing badger cull proposed by an Executive Department. Organised by USPCA and Ulster Wildlife, Mr Blair pledged his support and to bring it to the Assembly floor after the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) revealed plans of […]
Alliance MLA John Blair has welcomed the creation of a new role by the Justice Minister to support victims of crime. The Victims of Crime Commissioner Designate will carry out a series of tasks, including reviewing the effectiveness of laws and practices around victims, and making recommendations to better improve services to the Department of […]