Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said there is no place for so-called punishment attacks, after a man was shot in a paramilitary-style attack in North Belfast. The 30-year-old was shot in both legs in Velsheda Court in Ardoyne yesterday (Monday) about 9pm. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. “There is no […]
A platform piece from Trevor Lunn MLA – Whenever many of the advancements our society has seen happen occur, opponents almost inevitably claim they pose a threat to the fabric of the same society. Take the movement for integrated education, which is opposed in practice by many politicians but a popular concept within the general […]
The Alliance Party has changed the way Belfast City Council’s top posts will be distributed, thanks to a motion from Councillor Michael Long. The changes will see the position of High Sheriff join the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor positions in being allocated proportionately and fairly for the first time. The move follows months […]
Councillor Michael Long has said the Alliance Party continues to work at the highest levels to protect jobs at Bombardier, during a debate at Belfast City Council on Monday night. The first meeting since the preliminary ruling by the US Department of Commerce, Councillor Long said all voices must be united as we work to […]
A joint statement on behalf of the leaders of the DUP, Sinn Féin, the SDLP, the UUP, the Alliance Party and the Green Party in response to the threat to residents forced to leave their homes in Cantrell Close. “We as political leaders condemn all forms of sectarianism, intolerance and threats of violence. “Four families […]
Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has said his thoughts and prayers are with the victims of a mass shooting in Las Vegas. At least 50 people were killed and hundreds more injured at an open-air concert after a gunman opened fire from an adjacent hotel. The shooter then killed himself. “My thoughts are with the loved […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said violence is never an answer, as hundreds of people were injured in clashes in the Catalan region. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am extremely concerned about the reaction of the Spanish Authorities, not just today, but in the run up to what has become a highly volatile situation. “In […]
Former Justice Minister David Ford has paid tribute to Steve Davis, Governor of Maghaberry Prison, who died this morning after a short illness. David Ford said: “I got to know Steve Davis well during my time as Minister. He was involved in a range of different duties, in each of which he provided clear leadership […]
Paula Bradshaw MLA has said there is no excuse for the DUP and Sinn Fein to continue the political impasse after Alliance presented the two parties with workable proposals on an Irish Language Act. Ms Bradshaw said while the issue of an Act was not a priority for Alliance, movement on the logjam was clearly […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry has told the All Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit that there is an ‘overwhelming case’ for a unique solution or special deal for Northern Ireland. Dr Farry also used his speech to focus on the need to separate a special deal for Northern Ireland from pursuing a United Ireland, as […]