Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said while Sinn Féin’s new policy talking about tackling sectarianism is welcome, commitments to make change a reality are missing. Ms Armstrong was speaking after the party released their ‘One Community’ document. She said while Alliance remains committed to working with others from all parties to eradicate sectarianism, it would […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has welcomed Parliament’s approval of a new runway for Heathrow Airport. Ms Armstrong was speaking after two-thirds of MPs voted in favour of the £14 billion expansion. “This issue has been a long-running one but Alliance has always vocally backed a third runway at Heathrow, recently writing to the […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong has said it is vital the voices of families and experts are heard on the future of special educational needs provision. Ms Armstrong was speaking after hosting a joint meeting of the All-Party Groups on Learning Disability and Disability, and Children and Young People in the Long Gallery at Stormont […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has suggested Health Trusts across Northern Ireland are out of step with top civil servants, after she received conflicting reports over steps currently being taken to reduce waiting times. The MLA for Strangford made the claims after she recently contacted the South Eastern Trust on behalf of a constituent in relation […]
Alliance MLA for Strangford and infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong has slammed the Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, after media reports suggesting he supports building a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland appeared. Speaking after it was revealed the Foreign Secretary had indicated his support for the £15 billion bridge – a scheme which was the subject […]
Alliance Integrated Education spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has called for clarification on what is being done to address the shortfall in school places available to families who wish their children to have an integrated education. Ms Armstrong was speaking after a survey commissioned by the Integrated Education Fund showed over 67 per cent of parents […]
Alliance elected representatives have welcomed the latest improvements to the Comber Greenway, which has been widened along part of its route. The path was extended between the Beersbridge Road and the Millmount Road, as well as a consultation pledged on enhanced lighting. It is part of the ‘One Path’ initiative by the Sustrans group, supported […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said proposals to reform the Petition of Concern mechanism have already been on the table for a year. Alliance proposals to reform the mechanism would see its use restricted to matters of national identity, the legacy of the conflict and the constitutional structure of Northern Ireland, with adjudication of the […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has called on the Department of the Economy to ensure consultation for the tender for £150 million investment in high speed broadband to be as extensive as possible. The Department has indicated it will consult with businesses late summer and early September and then ask the public to identify […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong has praised the invaluable contribution of volunteers to life in Northern Ireland as Volunteer Week 2018 takes place. The week is an opportunity for organisations in the public, private and third sectors to recognise and thank their volunteers. In Northern Ireland Volunteer Now is taking the lead in encouraging organisations […]