A special deal for Northern Ireland in any Brexit arrangements are in keeping with the terms of devolution, not a threat to sovereignty of the region, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. Mrs Long was speaking during the fourth All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit, taking place today in Dundalk. The Alliance Leader was one […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said the launch of new cross-border initiative Third Space will provide valuable support for vulnerable young people and promote the benefits of good working relationships across borders and communities. Aiming to promote positive relationships across Northern Ireland and particularly the border regions, the project will involve 14-24 year olds and […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said an independent facilitator should be appointed to chair all-party talks without further delay. The East Belfast MLA was speaking ahead of planned meetings with Secretary of State Karen Bradley and Tánaiste Simon Coveney, and the other party leaders this week to discuss the ongoing impasse. She said the […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said the vision and values of the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) are more important than ever, 20 years after it was signed. Mrs Long was speaking as the GFA celebrated its 20th anniversary. She said while many were dismissive of the agreement and what it achieved, its full potential was […]
Lord Mayor Nuala McAllister has joined Alliance Leader Naomi Long in backing Connor McGinn MP’s attempts to introduce Equal Marriage in Northern Ireland. Speaking ahead of the MP’s introduction of a Ten Minute Rule Bill at Westminster on Wednesday, Belfast’s First Citizen met representatives of Love Equality, including Cara McCann and Amanda McGurk who spoke […]
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 Leader Naomi Long MLA has expressed disappointment after it was confirmed political donations dating back to 2014 will not be published, despite the Transparency of Donations and Loans Order 2018 passing at Westminster. Mrs Long secured the legislation while an MP, meaning any large donor to a local party after January 2014, meeting the […]