Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has reiterated calls for local universities to introduce ‘no detriment’ policies to protect student grades against the ongoing pandemic. The policy ensures as long as a student passes a module, their grade point average will not be affected, meaning they will not fall below their current overall mark. A number of […]
The Economy Minister must outline her plans for the high street and tourism voucher schemes, given the new COVID restrictions, Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said. The party’s Economy spokesperson said the schemes, announced late last year, still had several questions outstanding. He has now written to Economy Minister Diane Dodds, seeking clarity. “The Finance […]
Alliance Economy spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has welcomed an announcement a support scheme for so-called ‘wet pubs’ will commence next week but said the delay has been a “long and distressing process”. Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced the roll-out of the scheme would begin on January 11. It will see pubs only serving alcohol which […]
Alliance MLAs Stewart Dickson and Andrew Muir say they remain proud Europeans, as they addressed the profound worry as the UK’s divorce from the EU moves to completion. Speaking during a special debate in the Assembly on Wednesday, Mr Dickson said the Alliance Party would work to build bridges, not borders in the aftermath of […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has expressed his concern parcel services between Northern Ireland and Great Britain are being disrupted by the uncertainty surrounding Brexit. “Unfortunately, we still have a great deal of uncertainty facing us with regards to how the Protocol will function, and how Brexit will impact Northern Ireland. This is what has led […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said there is still work to do to aid migrants taking on perilous journeys in the hope of a new life. Speaking on International Migrants Day, Mr Dickson said he continued to work hard to address these issues through his role on the Council of Europe. He added: “The scenes […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has welcomed a commitment from Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend furlough until the end of April. Mr Dickson said the Economy Minister should follow his example and review the current schemes in operation as we head towards a tough third wave in the fight against Covid-19. He added: “Today’s announcement from […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has urged the Economy Minister to stand up for fair redundancies for those currently employed by Debenhams and the Arcadia Group. Debenhams stores are set to close, with Arcadia – owner of shops such as Topshop, Burton and Dorothy Perkins – has gone into administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk. […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA, Stewart Dickson, has expressed his concern that a Social Value Act may not be passed into law by the end of this Assembly Term. Mr Dickson commented after asking the Finance Minister on the matter in the Assembly. Mr Dickson said: “A Social Value Act has been on the agenda for […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said there is still work to do to bring the Justice system into the 21st century – as he welcomed the proposed changes within the Committal Reform Bill. Speaking in the Assembly, Mr Dickson commended the work Justice Minister Naomi Long is taking forward, continuing to programme of […]