Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair has said he is “extremely concerned” about the immediate closure of the Newtownabbey Electoral Office, set to take effect from Monday, January 7th. The office, located on Portland Avenue, Glengormley, is the latest in a round of closures the Electoral Office NI has been making, it says due to […]
An independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could help protect Northern Ireland against pollution in the wake of any Brexit, Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA has said.Mr Blair was speaking after meeting with the Nature Matters NI organisation on the need to protect the environment as negotiations continue around Brexit. He said Northern Ireland had […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has pledged her party will continue to engage with the people of Omagh on a range of issues, following a number of meetings in the area.Mrs Long was speaking after leading an Alliance delegation, including recently selected Omagh candidate for next May’s Council election Stephen Donnelly, along with party MLAs […]
Alliance Rural Affairs spokesperson John Blair MLA has said there needs to be a focus on the future of the fishing industry here to ensure those involved aren’t punished by Brexit.Mr Blair was speaking after receiving a briefing on the consultation on the Fisheries Bill by the Northern Ireland Office. “Under the current system, the […]
Alliance MLA John Blair has said it is “laughable” to suggest a second EU referendum would result in a bigger majority for Leave, after the Secretary of State said it would be the case.Mr Blair was speaking after Karen Bradley made the remarks in an address at the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in London. Mr Blair, […]
Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair has said he is disappointed after Norwegian Air confirmed it was pulling its transatlantic routes from Belfast International Airport.The airline, who launched the flights to New York and Boston last year, said they would not be continuing following a review of its services. The last flight is now due […]
Alliance MLA John Blair has called on the Consumer Council to hold more information sessions after it was revealed some customers’ electricity tariffs could rise by almost 14 per cent.Mr Blair was speaking after Power NI said its tariffs would increase 13.8 per cent from October 1, its biggest price hike in five years. As […]
Alliance MLA John Blair has condemned those behind an attack on Sinn Féin offices in West Belfast. The outside of the building at Connolly House was damaged by the arson, with paint also thrown at the front of the building. “Any attack on elected representatives or their offices is a direct attack on democracy and […]
South Antrim Alliance MLA John Blair has welcomed news the proposed waste incinerator in Mallusk will not go ahead after a court ruling. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal over planning permission for the facility off the Hightown Road. Permission had been approved by the Department for Infrastructure last year but in May, the […]
John Blair has been selected as new Alliance MLA for South Antrim. Mr Blair will replace David Ford, who has announced he will step down at the end of this week. He is a Councillor on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, representing the Glengormley Urban ward and previously serving as Deputy Mayor of the Borough. […]