Joint statement from the pro-Remain parties in the NI Assembly “With only eight weeks until the UK exits the EU, the four pro-Remain Assembly parties – Sinn Féin, SDLP, Alliance and Greens – are united in our support for the backstop negotiated by both the European Union and the British Government. “We continue to believe […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has said the end of a physical education programme is a backwards step for child health and well-being Mr Lyttle was speaking after it was announced today (Thursday) would be the final day of the Curriculum Sports Programme, which saw qualified coaches from the IFA and Ulster GAA deliver the statutory […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said a warning over the impact of Brexit to vital cross-border and other surgery cannot be ignored. She was speaking after paediatric cardiologist Dr Brian Craig said a no deal Brexit could “risk the ability to transfer children smoothly” between Belfast and Dublin for treatment of congenital heart […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said paramedics performing a vital role are the latest victims of DUP and Sinn Féin intransigence, leaving them “out of pocket”. The South Belfast MLA said paramedics here, in line with those across the UK, have taken on increased responsibilities but unlike elsewhere, their pay band had not […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said Parliament has voted to send Brexit down “a dead-end” on the backstop, after MPs voted to seek alternative arrangements to try and replace it. The proposal won by 16 votes and will now see Prime Minister Theresa May return to attempt and re-open negotiations with the EU. […]
Stewart Dickson MLA has said a move to restrict the scope of a Bill potentially reforming abortion law in Northern Ireland to appease the DUP is “disgraceful”. Labour MP Stella Creasy had intended to bring an amendment to the draft Domestic Abuse Bill but said its scope had been restricted, which then prevented her bringing […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said it is “shameful” the DUP supported a Government Bill designed to end of freedom of movement after the UK leaves the EU. Mr Dickson also said the Labour Party “disgracefully” only introduced a one-line whip on the matter, ensuring the Government was victorious. The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination […]
Alliance has selected its candidates for Derry and Strabane District Council for the forthcoming local Government elections. The party will stand a number of candidates across the area, with Philip McKinney standing in the Waterside district electoral area (DEA), John Doherty representing the party in Foyleside, Colm Cavanagh in the Moor electoral area and Danny […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said reports the Prime Minster is whipping Conservative MPs to vote for the so-called ‘Brady amendment’ ahead of tomorrow’s Brexit vote are “deeply troubling”. The amendment proposes the backstop be replaced by ‘alternative arrangements’. “Throughout the Brexit process, the Prime Minister and UK Government have been clear they […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has paid tribute to PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton, who has announced he intends to retire later this year. Mrs Long was speaking after Mr Hamilton said he would not be seeking reappointment to the post when his term expires in June after five years in the role of Chief […]