Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has welcomed agreement between the political parties and Civil Service on changes to draft legislation relating to compensation for victims and survivors of institutional abuse. A letter signed by party leaders will now be sent to the Secretary of State, confirming backing for the matter to be dealt with at Westminster. […]
Alliance Councillor Patrick Brown has hit out at attempts by others to “silence” the party on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, after two important motions were sent to committees instead of being discussed in the Council chamber. Councillor Brown was speaking after yesterday’s Council meeting, where he and others proposed and seconded motions on […]
Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan has described the discovery of a viable bomb found under a police officer’s car in East Belfast as “shocking and disturbing”. The officer had been at Shandon Golf Club when he noticed something unusual on returning to his vehicle. Ross added: “In 2019 this kind of headline is unacceptable and must […]
Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan has described the discovery of a viable bomb found under a police officer’s car in East Belfast as “shocking and disturbing”. The officer had been at Shandon Golf Club when he noticed something unusual on returning to his vehicle. Ross added: “In 2019 this kind of headline is unacceptable and must […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has welcomed a court judgement ruling two journalists acted lawfully by protecting their sources. Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney were arrested in August 2018 over the alleged theft of documents relating to a police investigation into the Loughinisland massacre, which saw six men murdered in 1994. They were part […]
The Audit Office is to look into if Belfast City Council and its Councillors have followed recommendations in relation to funding, after an Alliance team met with representatives from the body on Friday. Councillor Nuala McAllister described the meeting as “essential” as she argued the DUP and Sinn Féin had largely ignored calls to see […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has welcomed a court judgement ruling two journalists acted lawfully by protecting their sources. Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney were arrested in August 2018 over the alleged theft of documents relating to a police investigation into the Loughinisland massacre, which saw six men murdered in 1994. They were part […]
Naomi Long is now an MEP, as the Alliance Party made history on Monday night by securing the second NI European seat with a final count of 170,370. Speaking after the momentous moment she was elected, Naomi said: “I want to thank everyone who gave me their first preference vote, or who transferred to me […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said the next Prime Minister will still have to deal with the same issues regarding Brexit and needs to show “realism and honesty” in the role. Dr Farry was speaking after Mrs May said she would step down as Prime Minister on June 7. “While Theresa May conducted […]
Alliance Councillor Kate Nicholl has said more must be done to support local writers, after yet another Belfast-based author claimed a sought after accolade. Following the announcement Jan Carson had won the EU Prize for Literature Ireland, Kate said it was important the Council did all it could to inspire other talented writers to follow […]