Alliance MLA John Blair has said an AERA committee report into the removal of staff at Larne Port has shown serious inconsistencies in the actions of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Mr Blair was speaking after the Committee report was published on Friday, adding the decision to remove staff without a clear readout from […]
The DUP needs to explain its apparent U-turn on the proposed waste incinerator in South Antrim, Alliance MLA John Blair has said. Mr Blair’s call came after DUP South Antrim MP Paul Girvan, who vocally opposed the controversial plans, was revealed to be calling for the project to now be approved, in a letter to […]
Alliance MLA John Blair has expressed his sympathies after police launched a double murder investigation in Newtownabbey. It is believed a man stabbed his mother and girlfriend at separate properties, in Derrycoole Way in Rathcoole and Glenville Road in Whiteabbey. Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incidents, which they are […]
Alliance Dunsilly Councillor Glenn Finlay has condemned those behind an assault on teenagers in Randalstown. The 14-year-old is being treated in hospital for serious facial injuries after being attacked by a group of men in Neillsbrook Park around 9.30pm yesterday (Saturday). A 17-year-old boy also suffered minor injuries in the incident. “My thoughts are with […]
Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair has said he is shocked after a shooting in his constituency. A man in his 50s was shot in the knee in New Mossley around 7:05pm yesterday (Wednesday). He was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries, which police have said are not life threatening but may be […]
It’s vital immediate support is given to the workforce at Sensata Technologies after the company announced 160 jobs are to be cut, Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair has said. The company’s Antrim site will see the job losses, which it is blaming on a ‘significant drop in market demand’ due to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Alliance has selected John Blair MLA to contest the South Antrim Westminster seat at any forthcoming General Election. Mr Blair, who has been MLA for the area since replacing David Ford in June 2018, said it would be an opportunity for people to back the only Remain party in the constituency which can realistically win. […]