Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said the decision by United Airlines to halt its Belfast to Newark route is a serious blow to Northern Ireland, in economic and social terms. Stewart Dickson said: “To lose our only direct air route from Northern Ireland to the United States will have a serious impact on our business […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has welcomed a High Court ruling that Parliament must vote on whether the UK can start the process of leaving the EU. Dr Farry was speaking after the judgement said the Government could not trigger Article 50 by itself. The Government is expected to appeal the ruling, with a […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has described as “very constructive” today’s all-Ireland forum on Brexit. The Alliance Leader was speaking after attending the All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit alongside colleague Stephen Farry MLA. The event, organised by Taoiseach Enda Kenny, brought together other political representatives, as well as members of civic society, businesses and farming […]
Alliance Councillor Kate Nicholl has said that updating opening hours and licensing legislation could result in a welcome boost for the tourist sector in Belfast. Councillor Nicholl was speaking after Belfast City Council agreed to consider launching public consultation on the modernisation of opening hours and licensing laws. The consultation would also take views on […]
Alliance Councillor Michael Long has said Belfast City Council needs to embrace equality in allocating the post of High Sheriff of Belfast. Councillor Long was speaking after Alliance Councillor Carole Howard failed to be elected to the post of High Sheriff, which is the judicial representative of Her Majesty the Queen in Belfast. Councillor Long […]
Alliance has appointed Stephen Farry MLA as its Brexit spokesperson ahead of the all-Ireland forum on the matter. North Down MLA Dr Farry was appointed to the role by new Alliance Leader Naomi Long before the pair attend the Dublin event tomorrow, which has been organised by Taoiseach Enda Kenny. “Alliance welcomes the creation of […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle has accused the Education Minister of a “flawed and exclusionary” approach to education after he stated academic selection was “here to stay”. Mr Lyttle was speaking after Peter Weir announced he would be seeking to establish a single post-primary transfer test. It is understood the Minister wishes to have it […]
Alliance Party Economic Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has accused First Minister Arlene Foster of being delusional after she described Brexit as “..the biggest economic opportunity for the UK in decades.” at the DUP Conference. Stephen Farry said: “This type of rhetoric reflects fantasy economics, and it is frankly disturbing that the First Minister is articulating this. […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said there must be an urgent investigation into claims from Dublin lawyer Kieran Conway that he was present when soldiers died during IRA attacks. Trevor Lunn said: “Kieran Conway has previously admitted he had been a member of the IRA. For him now to claim during a TV […]
The Alliance party group at Belfast City Hall has nominated Councillor Carole Howard as their candidate for the position of High Sheriff, which will be voted upon at the November meeting of Belfast City Council on Tuesday. The last time that Alliance held the post was in 2000 and since then Unionist Councillors have always […]