Alliance Party Finance Spokesperson, Alan Lawther, stated a report on council tax problems in England backs up the Alliance solution to the rates crisis. The survey published today by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation showed that over 2 million people struggle to pay council tax in England. Alliance has proposed to scrap unjust rates hikes and […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford has said that the comments of the Police Oversight Commissioner cautioning that new police command units will hinder relationships with local community must be taken seriously, and said that they have wider application that just policing. David Ford stated: “The Police Oversight Commissioner’s comments are welcome because they are a […]
Responding to comments made on equality matters relating to sexual orientation and on civil partnerships in Tuesday’s Assembly debate on rights and equality, and also by Seamus Close on today’s Talkback, Alliance Party Leader, David Ford has moved to reiterate his party’s stance on civil partnership and equality issues. David Ford stated: “I am deeply […]
The Chair of East Londonderry Alliance Association, Paddy McGowan, responding to the news that Coleraine councillor Dessie Stewart has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of electoral fraud, has called upon him to immediately resign, and stressed that natural justice would lead to the runner-up in the electoral area, Alliance candidate, Barney Fitzpatrick, being co-opted by […]
Alliance Party Health Spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has slammed reports that hotels will be offered exemptions to the smoking ban calling it a ‘get out clause’. The Health Minister, Paul Goggins, proposed to offer exemptions to the smoking ban for certain hotel rooms. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “We are totally opposed to the Minister offering […]
Alliance Spokesperson, Cllr Tom Campbell has backed a scheme to install CCTV cameras in the Glengormley area, stating that the initiative will help eradicate the anti-social behaviour which is seen in some area at weekends. The Newtownabbey Councillor said: “I am very pleased that an extensive network of CCTV cameras will be installed in the […]
Alliance Party MLA Sean Neeson, has hit out at recent gas price hikes, saying that an independent audit into prices must be conducted immediately to try to prevent them. Phoenix announced that their gas prices are set to soar by 14.5% from this Sunday. The East Antrim Assembly Member stated: “Its disgraceful that gas prices […]
Alliance Party Spokesperson, Cllr Alan Lawther, has backed a scheme to have solar panels fitted on the roofs of 600 Housing Executive homes by the end of next year; however, he said that it should have been implemented some time ago. The scheme is being run by the Housing Executive in association with Action Renewables. […]
Alliance Party Leader, David Ford has welcomed the European Commission’s decision to let Bulgaria and Romania join the EU, stating that their accession will strengthen the EU and a global actor. The two countries will join the EU on 1 January 2007, as long as they comply with the strict accession criteria set down by […]
Alliance Party Leader, David Ford has demanded an end to segregation in Northern Ireland, stating that it costs local taxpayers £1billion per year. David Ford also suggested that a memorial or a day of remembrance could be created for victims of the troubles. His comments came in today’s Assembly plenary debate on equality and victims. […]