Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said she believes that a review of the legislation controlling overseas funding of political parties is required, after it was revealed that significant sums of money received by Sinn Féin fall below the threshold for transparency. The investigation by The Detail website showed the party was able to accept […]
Alliance MLA Naomi Long has condemned those behind what police are investigating as a punishment style assault that took place close to the Comber Greenway on Tuesday night. Naomi Long said: “This was a vicious paramilitary-style attack, carried out by those who are determined to maintain their illegal control over communities through violence and intimidation. […]
Alliance MLA for Strangford and infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong has slammed the Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, after media reports suggesting he supports building a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland appeared. Speaking after it was revealed the Foreign Secretary had indicated his support for the £15 billion bridge – a scheme which was the subject […]
Alliance Councillor Tim Morrow has said he will continue to work hard to ensure Lisburn and Castlereagh remains an open and inclusive place for everyone, as he reflected on his year as Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh. Having enjoyed an extremely successful year, Tim said he would continue to work for everyone across the Borough, […]
Alliance Councillor Alan McDowell has said he is focused on driving great economic growth for Ards and North Down, as he was appointed Chair of the Regeneration and Development Committee. Selected by his Alliance colleagues to take on the role, Alderman McDowell said he was looking forward working to secure job opportunities for the area, […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has expressed concern after it emerged cervical smear testing procedures had been carried out incorrectly in 150 cases in Belfast and Newtownabbey. The South Belfast MLA stated: “This recall of 150 patients will cause considerable concern firstly to the patients themselves, but also to the wider public. “While it is […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader and Brexit Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has expressed disappointment that the DUP in supporting the Government over the EU Withdrawal Agreement are undermining the political and economic interests of Northern Ireland, stressing that any rejection of any soft Brexit UK-wide must entail special arrangements for Northern Ireland. He added: “Over the […]
Alliance MLA Stephen Farry has said it is essential both Unionists and Nationalists commemorate the past in a way which causes no further hurt to others. Stephen Farry was speaking after those promoting the use of a UVF banner displayed over My Lady’s Road defended their actions as those of a legitimate band, despite reports […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has welcomed news of a package of funding which should enable the Emergency Department at Newry’s Daisy Hill hospital to remain open 24 hours. The South Belfast MLA said: “The presence of a permanent emergency department in an area the size of Newry should never have been in question in […]
Alliance Councillor David Armitage has called for a newly-erected paramilitary banner in East Belfast to be taken down. The UVF banner was displayed over My Lady’s Road. Councillor Armitage, who has reported it to police, said it should not have been put up in the first place. “This banner is nothing more than an act […]