Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the risk of the local economy contracting is being heightened by hardline Brexiteers being allowed to set the agenda. Dr Farry was speaking following reports the Government’s EU Exit Analysis – Cross Whitehall Briefing indicated the Northern Ireland economy could contract by 12 per cent over the […]

Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong has appealed for information following an attempted murder in Newtownards. A delivery driver was in his red Ford Fiesta in Fairfield Place around 10.45pm last night (Tuesday) when two men approached, doused it with flammable liquid and set it alight. The man, in his 40s, was able to escape uninjured. […]

Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has expressed deep regret at the potential loss of hundreds of jobs in South and East Antrim. Mr Dickson was speaking following the announcement by Williams Industrial Services it had gone into administration, with the loss of the majority of its 145 staff immediately. In a separate incident, the Unite union […]

Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has pressed the Secretary of State to provide clarity on budget allocations urgently, to allow Departments to plan ahead. The North Down MLA said the ongoing absence of an Executive meant a prompt decision was vital to facilitate scope for the Departments and agencies to maximise the potential for […]

Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said 100 years since the Representation of people act kick started the inclusion of women in the political arena, many still feel disenfranchised today by the lack of progress on a number of key issues. The MLA for Strangford – who also chairs the Assembly’s Politics Plus scheme which actively […]

Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has expressed deep concern after Downing Street insisted the UK would not remain in the Customs Union after Brexit. The Alliance Deputy Leader said the statement saying the UK would not be in the, a or any Customs Union with the EU had massive consequences, particularly for Northern Ireland. […]

Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has warned “a perfect storm” of threats to our economy will hamper its future prospects. The party’s economy spokesperson said the combination of political instability, Brexit and budget cuts posed a risk of long-term damage, especially when considering the region was starting from a lower base. “The talks process […]

Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has received confirmation the bulk of a £5 million pot is to be spent to repair potholes here. The confirmation from the Department for Infrastructure came in a letter by Permanent Secretary Peter May laying out how £17.4 million it received in December’s Monitoring Round would be spent. Out […]

Alliance Councillor David Armitage has called on Belfast City Council to recognise and celebrate all faiths in the city. With members of the Islamic and Jewish community in attendance at the Council meeting last night, the East Belfast Councillor said he was proud to represent a city that was welcoming to all, adding recent attempts […]

Alliance Councillor Peter McReynolds has said he’s glad the Ulster Unionist Party in Belfast City Hall has finally realised the importance of openness and transparency, adding they now appear willing to back the Alliance Party’s campaign. Speaking as the Alliance Party’s calls for the Council’s area working groups to be audio recorded became a reality, […]