Alliance East Belfast MLA Naomi Long has said an arson attack on the home of a Polish family in East Belfast is unacceptable, and said much more must be done to stop East Belfast being seen as an area where racist attitudes are prevalent. Naomi Long stated: “Once again we hear of another attack on […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has welcomed moves towards the normalisation of the criminal justice system. Meanwhile, Dr Farry recognises that, sadly, Diplock Courts remain necessary on occasions. Dr Farry stated: “Most people will agree with any move towards full normalisation of the criminal justice system. However, the Government can only move forward as […]
Castlereagh Alliance Councillor and Party Vice Chair, Michael Long, has revealed that results from residents’ surveys in Castlereagh show that the vast majority of regular bus users in the area are unhappy with transport in their area. The surveys were undertaken in the Braniel and Lisnasharragh areas and reveal that only 40% of regular bus […]
Alliance Party Justice and Security spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has congratulated the police in uncovering the terror plot against a number of flights, and asked people to remain patient and to co-operate with the authorities in ensuring their safety and security. Stephen Farry said: “This morning’s police operations are a sobering reality of the threat that […]
Alliance Deputy Leader, Naomi Long, has stated that the Ulster Unionists have not delivered an end to UDA violence through their 12 year Belfast City Council link with representatives of loyalist paramilitaries, so how can they be trusted to bring and end to UVF activities through their PUP links. Cllr Naomi Long MLA stated: “The […]
Newtownabbey Alliance Councillor, Tom Campbell has rebuked PUP leader, David Ervine, over comments he made at public debate last night to Raymond McCord regarding Mr McCord’s son, who was murdered by the UVF. Mr Ervine’s comments came at a West Belfast Talks Back event which was part of the Feile an Phobail. Cllr Campbell said: […]
Alliance North Antrim Representative, Jayne Dunlop, is pleased that a nationalist march which took place in Ballymena last night passed off peacefully. She also praised the organisers of a fun day in Ballykeel, which greatly help to decrease tension in the Ballymena area. Jayne Dunlop said: “I was pleased that the parade passed peacefully. It […]
Alliance Assembly Enterprise Spokesperson Séan Neeson has slammed a group, led by Eamonn McCann, that resorted to violence in their opposition to US company Raytheon’s presence in Derry. Alderman Neeson stated: “This attack on the offices of a key local employer was completely disgraceful, particularly given the high-profile nature of one of those involved. No […]
Antrim Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther has said that once again other parties are playing catch-up with the Alliance Party on taxation and rating issues. His comments come as the SDLP complained of the “double taxation” of rates hikes plus inheritance tax – an issue raised by Cllr Lawther over two months ago. Alan Lawther stated: […]
Alliance North Antrim Representative, Jayne Dunlop, has called for calm in Ballymena, on the day that a nationalist march is due to take place in the Fisherwick area of the town. Jayne Dunlop said: “I would appeal to everyone to act in a calm and sensible manner this evening to ensure that the coming days […]