East Londonderry Alliance Association Chair Paddy McGowan has said Unionists are engaged in a denial of democracy by refusing to allow the runner-up to take the seat vacated by DUP man Dessie Stewart after he was found guilty of electoral fraud. Mr McGowan stated: “It has been proved beyond doubt that last year the former […]
Alliance Economy Spokesperson, Sean Neeson MLA, stated that today’s announcement of 645 redundancies at Shorts is a devastating blow to the whole Northern Ireland economy. Sean Neeson said: This announcement from Shorts has come at a crucial stage in Northern Ireland’s political history and will impact on the whole community right across the province. “It […]
Alliance Party MLA Sean Neeson, has hit out at revelations that new European Union members’ citizens will not be allowed to work in some parts of the EU. He stated that such a move runs contrary to the key principles of the EU. His comments come as Home Secretary, John Reid, is expected to announce […]
Alliance Party Environment Spokesperson, Cllr Alan Lawther, has expressed shock that a World Wildlife Fund survey revealed that if the whole world used resources like Northern Ireland does, three planets would be needed to sustain it. The WWF’s biannual Living Planet Report containing the information was published today. The Antrim Councillor said: “This report provides […]
Alliance Party South Belfast Representative, Allan Leonard, has backed a campaign launch by Queens Students Union to encourage students to keep noise levels at a minimum at night. The campaign called SSHH is being run by Queens Students Union in co-operation with Belfast City Council. Allan Leonard said: “I welcome this campaign and hope it […]
Antrim Alliance Councillor, Alan Lawther, has backed a legal bid by a Crumlin residents’ group to stop the development of an asbestos store in the area. A judicial review which has come from a case brought by Crumlin Against Asbestos starts today, and local residents hope it will stop the planned development at Crosshill Quarry. […]
Alliance Party Chief Whip, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has called for the creation of more integrated schools to deliver better value for money in the education sector. Ending segregation across the board in Northern Ireland would save taxpayers one billion pounds per year. His calls come on the day it was revealed that the Council for […]
Alliance Party Spokesperson, Cllr Sara Duncan, has welcomed government spending on theatres, stating that improvements to this sector will boost the region both culturally and financially. Her comments come on the day that the £9 million extension to the Grand Opera House in Belfast was officially opened. The Castlereagh Councillor said: “I welcome government funding […]
Antrim Alliance Councillor, Alan Lawther, has demanded that any side deals done on the Review of Public Administration at St Andrews last week be made public. At an Antrim Council meeting yesterday he requested that the council write to the Northern Ireland Office to gain access to all secret documents from St Andrews on the […]
Alliance Party Spokesperson, Cllr Mervyn Jones has called on government to explore new ways of creating more affordable housing here. He highlighted the examples of keyworker housing and assistance in England as new ways of creating cheaper housing. The Belfast City Councillor said: “Government must examine new ways to create more affordable housing in Northern […]