Reform of the Petition of Concern (POC) would allow for the return of the Assembly after the General Election, Alliance Strangford candidate Kellie Armstrong has said. Ms Armstrong said Alliance MPs in the new Westminster mandate would push for such reforms of the POC, which while designed to protect minority rights, has often been used […]
Alliance Councillor Glenn Finlay has said that Antrim and Newtownabbey Council has shown it is a progressive council, following acceptance of his proposal that free sanitary products are provided in council buildings and leisure centres. Councillor Finlay said: “Having worked with period poverty activist Katrina McDonnell from the Homeless Period Belfast, I was inspired to […]
The General Election is a chance to take a huge step towards stopping the Brexit chaos and send a strong message about political paralysis at Stormont, Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said. The East Belfast Westminster candidate was speaking as Alliance launched its General Election manifesto today (Monday). Key pledges include backing a People’s Vote […]
Alliance Westminster candidate Jackie Coade has said whoever was responsible for the explosive device found in Newry were playing with the lives of local people. Jackie Coade said: “Whoever left these components for an explosive device in Violet Hill Avenue were playing with the lives of local people. It is frightening to think that […]
Alliance Banbridge Councillor Brian Pope has expressed his sympathy after a woman died in a car crash on the A1 between Banbridge and Dromore. The 75-year-old was driving a red Citroen when the incident happened around 12.45am on Sunday. The A1 southbound remains closed in both directions while police continue their investigations. “My thoughts are […]
Alliance North Belfast Councillor Nuala McAllister has said racism has no place in our society, after paint bombs were thrown at a house in a racially-motivated attack. The property in Fernagh Avenue in Newtownabbey was attacked in the early hours of Sunday. One smashed the front window. Four adults and a child were inside at […]
The Government needs to reduce the UK’s net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030, while embedding climate action at the heart of Government planning and delivery, Alliance South Antrim Westminster candidate John Blair has said. Mr Blair said while the while the climate crisis was well established, not enough was being done to lessen […]
Alliance Councillor and General Election candidate for Upper Bann Eóin Tennyson has branded waiting times at Craigavon Area Hospital’s emergency department ‘appalling and unacceptable’. He was speaking after it was revealed that 83 patients had to wait more than 12 hours for treatment on Tuesday evening. Councillor Tennyson said: “Staff at Craigavon Area […]
Alliance Councillor Peter McReynolds has urged dog owners using the Comber Greenway to exercise caution following the death of a dog. Councillor McReynolds said: “Indications are that rat poison had been left along the Comber Greenway, which a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lilly, ate and unfortunately died. This is a dreadful shock to the owner […]
Alliance Lagan Valley Westminster candidate Sorcha Eastwood has pledged her support for a campaign highlighting domestic abuse here. Women’s Aid in Northern Ireland’s Call for Action seeks to raise awareness of domestic violence and improve the experiences of those engaging with the criminal justice system on the issue. Councillor Eastwood said if elected as MP, […]