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 […]
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 […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has called on MPs to reject renewing Britain’s nuclear weapons programme when the issue comes before the House of Commons later. East Antrim MLA Mr Dickson said the full, expensive renewal of Trident would be a poor decision in a rapidly changing world. “Sadly, we live in a world where nuclear […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has said once again Northern Ireland stands in solidarity with France following a terror attack on the southern city of Nice. A lorry drove into a crowd during Bastille Day celebrations in the city, leaving at least 84 dead, including many children. Up to 20 people are in a critical […]
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 […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said Theresa May has a tough job ahead, as he congratulated her on her appointment as Prime Minister on Wednesday. David Ford MLA said: “I congratulate Theresa May to her elevation to Prime Minister and offer her the best wishes of the Alliance Party for the many challenges that lie […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned those behind a bomb discovered in the Carnlough area on Monday. The device was removed by army bomb experts after it was found at a house in the Drumalla Park/Bay Road area of the town. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I must condemn those behind this device who have nothing […]
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 […]