New Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed a Cabinet “full of ideologues with little grip on reality,” Alliance Leader Naomi Long MEP has said. Mrs Long was speaking after the Ministers were announced, including new Northern Ireland Secretary of State Julian Smith. “What we have seen is the appointment of a Cabinet full of ideologues, […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MEP has wished Theresa May well after she stepped down as Prime Minister but warned her legacy could be the damage done by any Brexit. She was speaking after Theresa May officially resigned as Prime Minister, to be replaced by Boris Johnson. “On a personal level, I always found Theresa May […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MEP has said the UK needs a “statesman, not a showman”, as Boris Johnson was elected by the Conservative Party to take over as new Prime Minister. Mr Johnson defeated Jeremy Hunt in the leadership race. He will take over from Theresa May tomorrow (Wednesday). “Everyone will have their own opinion […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MEP has said it is a “critical” week for the future of power-sharing here. Mrs Long said the selection of a new Prime Minister and a potential change in Secretary of State will alter the dynamics surrounding the ongoing talks process but it is crucial parties do not shift focus away […]
Alliance MEP Naomi Long has said a report by Stormont’s Department for the Economy detailing major job losses in the wake of a no-deal Brexit should come as no surprise to the many who have consistently campaigned to stay in the EU. Mrs Long was speaking as the report revealed 40,000 jobs would be at […]
Alliance MEP Naomi Long has said a report by Stormont’s Department for the Economy detailing major job losses in the wake of a no-deal Brexit should come as no surprise to the many who have consistently campaigned to stay in the EU. Mrs Long was speaking as the report revealed 40,000 jobs would be at […]
Alliance MEP Naomi Long has said a report by Stormont’s Department for the Economy detailing major job losses in the wake of a no-deal Brexit should come as no surprise to the many who have consistently campaigned to stay in the EU. Mrs Long was speaking as the report revealed 40,000 jobs would be at […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MEP has said taking action against those supplying tyres for local bonfires may act as a deterrent against them being used in future. Mrs Long was speaking after the London Road bonfire had 1,8000 tyres removed on Sunday. More were then removed from the Avoniel pyre yesterday. Mrs Long has now […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MEP has said today is a historic day, after MPs voted to extend equal marriage to Northern Ireland if an Executive is not reformed by October 21. MPs voted 383-73 in favour of the amendment, brought by Labour’s Conor McGinn, in the House of Commons. It means equal marriage will be […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MEP has said today is a historic day, after MPs voted to extend equal marriage to Northern Ireland if an Executive is not reformed by October 21. MPs voted 383-73 in favour of the amendment, brought by Labour’s Conor McGinn, in the House of Commons. It means equal marriage will be […]