Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has demanded that the Ulster Unionist leadership clarify its position on the threats of Loyalist violence made by Ulster Unionist Assemblyman David Ervine. Her comments come in response to Mr Ervine’s statement in the Sunday Times that further cross-border cooperation would mean a Loyalist “reaction”. Naomi Long stated: “David Ervine’s […]
Alliance Sport Spokesperson, Cllr Michael Long, has backed a move by Rangers football club to banish sectarian chanting from the terraces. Rangers football club have announced that they will use traditional songs in a bid to stop sectarian chanting. Following a similar initiative launched by Linfield this week, Cllr Long has renewed his calls for […]
Following their meeting with the SEELB, the Alliance Party has called for a consultation process on proposed cuts and closures to be as ‘open and transparent’ as possible. East Belfast Assembly Member, Naomi Long, asked that the SEELB commissioners should meet in public to increase accountability. Cllr Long said: “This meeting was both useful and […]
Alliance Newtownabbey Mayor Lynn Frazer has congratulated parents on their successful campaign to make Ballycastle Primary School integrated from September, and said this must be followed up by similar news from elsewhere in Northern Ireland. Alderman Frazer, who sits on the North Eastern Education and Library Board, stated: “It is nice to hear some positive […]
Alliance Vice Chair Cllr Michael Long has condemned the exiling of a man from North Belfast by the UDA and has challenged the Ulster Unionist leadership – which is linked to the UDA in Belfast City Hall through the UPRG – to spell out its position on the recent vigilante activity and expulsions. The Castlereagh […]
Alliance Party Leader, David Ford has backed the UK and Irish governments’ announcement of measures agreed with the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains. David Ford said: “I am glad that the Independent Commission’s recommendations on seeking further information on the location of the disappeared are being implemented. “The creation of the post […]
Alliance Party Health Spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy, has backed a funding programme which will help provide sports facilities in some of the poorest areas of Northern Ireland, however he has called for the provision of further government to help combat obesity. Over £400,000 from the Big Lottery Fund is being given to 17 projects encouraging physical […]
Alliance Deputy Leader and East Belfast MLA Naomi Long is leading a party delegation to meet with the Chief Executive of the South Eastern Education and Library Board (SEELB) on Thursday to discuss how the introduction of Commissioners will impact on the ability of parents, teachers and elected representatives to influence decisions to be taken […]
Alliance Party Leader, David Ford, has condemned those involved in last night’s UDA street protest in North Belfast. David Ford said: “Last night’s scenes on the streets of North Belfast are abhorrent. There is absolutely no need for crowds of UDA supporters to take to the streets. Last night’s action is disgraceful and merely raises […]
Alliance Party Ballymena Representative, Jayne Dunlop, has slammed those behind a death threat issued to Ballymena Sinn Fein councillor Monica Digney. Jayne Dunlop stated: “I condemn this despicable threat. In Northern Ireland we are trying to create a society free from intimidation, where people can stand up for their beliefs without being under threat. “Death […]