Ford accuses DUP of ‘breath-taking hypocrisy’ over aid to farmers

Alliance Agriculture spokesperson David Ford MLA has said the DUP are showing “breath-taking hypocrisy” after the Agriculture Minister travelled to Brussels seeking aid for local farmers. Michelle McIlveen of the DUP, whose party campaigned for Brexit, attended the European Agriculture Council to meet with the European Agriculture Commissioner among others to discuss details of support […]

Farry says Executive needs to get its act together on Brexit

Alliance Economy spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said continued Brexit divisions in the Executive means the region is “falling to the back of the queue” in terms of high-level engagement. North Down MLA Mr Farry said the deep divisions between the First Minister and deputy first Minister were damaging Northern Ireland’s ability to make its […]

Ford calls on new Secretary of State to recognise remain desire

Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has called on new Northern Ireland Secretary of State James Brokenshire to recognise the desire of the majority of people here to remain in the EU. Mr Ford was speaking after Mr Brokenshire was announced in the role by new Prime Minister Theresa May, to replace Theresa Villiers. “I congratulate […]

Long: No surprise DUP Minister has targeted the Arts

Naomi Long MLA has criticised Communities Minister Paul Givan after his department cut a further £500,000 from an already underfunded arts budget. The Alliance Party’s Communities Spokesperson, Mrs Long hit out at the move after the significant cut was revealed, placing services and potentially jobs in jeopardy. Naomi Long MLA said: “The Arts play a […]

Long: Destruction of homes signals bonfire management must change

Alliance Housing Spokesperson Naomi Long has said the destruction of homes due to a bonfire in the Shankill area is a tragedy for families which must act as a wake – up call about how bonfires are managed in future. “When homes are being destroyed it’s clear 11th night bonfires can’t continue as they are […]

Ford: Kinahan showed great error in judgement

Alliance Leader David Ford described Danny Kinahan’s decision to publish a photo on social media standing in front of a bonfire ready to burn an Irish Tricolour as ‘completely unacceptable’ Speaking after the UUP MLA apologised for his actions, Mr Ford said it was ‘an error of judgement’ that should not have happened. David Ford […]