Alliance MLA David Ford has criticised the campaign against sectarianism announced by Sinn Féin as ‘partial’. David Ford said: “Any political campaign to confront sectarianism in Northern Ireland is to be welcomed. However, the statement from Sinn Féin is very one-sided, suggesting that all sectarianism comes from Unionists. “While the example of Cantrell Close shows […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed news funding has been found to keep a physical education initiative delivered by the IFA and GAA going for the next six months. The Curriculum Sports Programme has been running for 10 years, with IFA and GAA-affiliated coaches delivering physical literacy to 38,000 primary school children per year across […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has called for improved miscarriage support in Northern Ireland, saying many women are currently not receiving the compassionate care needed. Speaking during Babyloss Awareness Week, the Strangford MLA, who has experienced miscarriage, said the lack of emotional support often meant women experienced mental ill health as a result of their experience. […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has appealed for information after the discovery of a woman’s body in West Belfast, which is believed to have lain undiscovered for more than two years. The remains of Marie Conlon (68) were discovered in a flat in Larkspur Rise last week. A 23-year-old man has been arrested and […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed additional money being made available to the health service, saying she expects it to be an eleventh hour reprieve against proposed cuts to the health Trusts. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after the Department of Finance proposed an extra £40 million to go to the Department […]
Assembly Speaker Robin Newton should resign from the role with immediate effect, Alliance MLA David Ford has said. Mr Ford was speaking after a BBC Spotlight programme, which showed documents alleging Mr Newton misled the Assembly over his role with Charter NI, acting as adviser to the SIF-funded group, despite stating to the Chamber he […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has welcomed the commitment given by CCEA to reopen marking for GCSE and AS-Level English Literature papers for a week after questions were raised over results. A number of GCSE English Literature pupils have seen an increase in their results after having their papers re-marked. Hundreds of AS-Level English […]
The local economy is losing £30 million a year due to sick days related to mental health, Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said. The Strangford MLA was speaking after hosting an event for the Action Mental Health group at Parliament Buildings for World Mental Health Day. The theme this year is mental health in the […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has expressed his shock after the discovery of a man’s body in Larne. The deceased was found at a house in Hillmount Gardens in the town around 1.35pm today (Monday). There had also been a small fire in the property. The 56-year-old man was confirmed dead at the scene. […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has contacted the Department of Education and Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) asking for urgent clarification after questions were raised over English Literature exam results. It emerged on BBC’s Nolan Show a number of GCSE English Literature pupils saw an increase in their results after having […]