Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the DUP is not “defending or representing” Northern Ireland after the party criticised a potential Brexit backstop. Dr Farry was speaking after Prime Minister Theresa May wrote to DUP leader Arlene Foster around the backstop, which the DUP reacted angrily to. “There is no such thing as […]
Alliance Councillor Gerardine Mulvenna has condemned those behind a serious incident in the Linn Road area of Larne last night. A barricade was set on fire across the street, with unconfirmed reports of masked men in the area – reports Gerardine has described as “disturbing”. She added: “I’ve been in touch with the PSNI today […]
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said the political vacuum is negatively impacting upon victims, after the head of the Civil Service confirmed draft legislation for compensation for survivors of institutional abuse has been completed. The Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry concluded there should be a public apology to those who suffered physical, emotional and sexual abuse […]
There should be an independent inquiry into the Executive operation of the controversial Social Investment Fund (SIF), Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has said. Mr Lyttle was speaking after publication of a report by the Northern Ireland Audit Office into the scheme. It identified a number of ‘serious concerns’ in the scheme. These include conflicts of […]
Alliance Councillor Michael Long has condemned an overnight attack on a local housing development. The Clanmill Housing Association site in the Tudor Drive area of Lisnasharragh was targeted shortly before new tenants where due to take up residency. He said: “Those behind this attack are only serving to damage their own community and I would […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has hit out at the foot-dragging of the UK Government over concluding the Brexit backstop and the bravado from the DUP over a no deal scenario. He said: “Behind all the spin and bluster coming out of London, if people are serious about avoiding a hard border in Ireland, […]
The most disadvantaged in society will be the most affected by Brexit, an Alliance conference on the issue has heard.Alliance Leader Naomi Long was addressing delegates at the Armagh City Hotel on Saturday (November 3). The conference, entitled Brexit: Deal or No Deal, also heard from representatives of businesses, infrastructure associations and others, including Border […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has stressed to the Brexit Secretary the need for a backstop to ensure no hard border after any Brexit.Mrs Long was speaking while meeting Dominic Raab at Stormont House. She said while short, the meeting was worthwhile. “It was good to have the opportunity, albeit brief, to impress upon the […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has pledged her party will continue to engage with the people of Omagh on a range of issues, following a number of meetings in the area.Mrs Long was speaking after leading an Alliance delegation, including recently selected Omagh candidate for next May’s Council election Stephen Donnelly, along with party MLAs […]
Free sanitary products should be provided throughout Belfast City Council premises, Alliance Councillor Sian O’Neill has said. Councillor O’Neill was speaking as she brought a motion to Council calling for the move. The motion called for support for the On the Ball campaign, which aims to combat ‘period poverty’ by providing free sanitary products in […]