Alliance Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Stephen Farry has warned over complacency as civil servants today take control of the budget, adding no-one should underestimate the long-term damage to public services and the economy. Describing the situation as ‘extremely serious’, Dr Farry stressed the short to medium term move would have immediate implications for Northern […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said she’s ‘extremely concerned’ community lifelines provided by the Community and Voluntary sector will be abandoned as Northern Ireland continues without a budget. The MLA for Strangford spoke out as the Northern Ireland civil service prepared to take control over how Northern Ireland spends its budget tomorrow, adding the failure […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry has said the message remains the same after the Secretary of State’s confirmation of an extended period of talks – it’s time to get around the table and get the job done. Dr Farry was speaking after the Secretary of State James Brokenshire said local politicians had the parliamentary Easter […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said plans for a new A6 dual carriageway must now be allowed to progress, after attempts to halt the scheme through a judicial review failed. The party’s infrastructure spokesperson said that while it was ‘of concern’ initial plans had not received local community support, there was not solid reason to […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said parties need to “get serious” after the Secretary of State said a short window of opportunity exists to reach a deal between the parties. James Brokenshire said there remained an “overwhelming desire” for devolved Government and would follow up with a full statement in the House of Commons […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has described it as “extremely disappointing and frustrating” no agreement has been reached in the talks process, adding the consequences of failure were stark. Mrs Long was speaking after Sinn Fein said the discussions had run their course and it would not be nominating a deputy First Minister tomorrow. “The […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said her party is the radical alternative to the established politics, in her first Leader’s Speech to the Alliance Party Conference. She added the ongoing talks process should not result in another election, as it would not solve the issues facing our society. “Voter turnout in the Assembly election was […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has revealed she will once again ensure integrated education is on the Stormont agenda, if the institutions get up and running again. Speaking at the Alliance Party’s annual conference, the MLA for Strangford said she would be resubmitting her proposal for a private member’s bill, challenging the audience to assess what […]
Alliance Party President Anna Lo has officially opened the party’s annual Conference, this year taking place at the Stormont Hotel. After thanking members and candidates for the hard work and dedication that led to the party achieving its best election result since 1987, Anna led delegates in a moment’s silence in memory of those who […]
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has expressed shock after new figures revealed five child sex offences are recorded every day in Northern Ireland. Police said 1,809 sex crimes against children were reported here last year, the highest ever level and up five per cent on the previous year. A total of 777 crimes were recorded against […]