Alliance Leader David Ford has expressed his sadness at the resignation of Vernon Coaker, Labour Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary. Mr Coaker resigned on Sunday as part of a protest at Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership over the EU referendum. David Ford MLA said: “Regardless of the internal disputes within the Labour Party, I am very […]
Alliance Councillor Michael Long has welcomed news fans will have the chance to celebrate the Northern Ireland football team, after a special homecoming event was announced. Set to take place at Titanic, the Alliance Group Leader – who supported the team in France earlier this month – added the event would mark the pride everyone […]
The Alliance Party has tabled a motion calling for an urgent meeting of the assembly to address the serious impact on Northern Ireland after the UK’s decision to leave the EU. Stephen Farry MLA said: “Northern Ireland has backed the Remain campaign, yet we are facing years of financial turmoil in the aftermath of the […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said the UK’s decision to leave the EU will have lasting consequences for Northern Ireland, adding it could take years until the full effects become clear. Speaking after the Leave campaign secured victory in the early hours of Friday morning, Mr Ford said it was ‘disappointing’ voters had opted to […]
Today’s referendum vote will have massive and long-lasting implications for Northern Ireland, the UK and the island of Ireland for decades to come. It will also have knock-on effects for the rest of Europe and the rest of the world. At the heart of the matter lies a very stark choice. On the one hand, […]
Alliance Councillor Tim Morrow has described Brexit as the ‘biggest threat’ facing the growing farming industry. The Lisburn and Castlereagh Councillor – who is a farmer by trade – said Brexit was ‘one scary word’ that people needed to wake up to. “In my opinion, Brexit would be a disaster for my industry,” he said. […]
Kellie Armstrong MLA has described revelations that the Education Authority has no idea how many of its teachers hold up-to-date autism awareness training as ‘extremely worrying’. Well-known for campaigning for better investment in autism services, The MLA for Strangford added she was ‘shocked’ at the ‘lax attitude’ of both the Education Authority and the Middletown […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said Northern Ireland’s health service is stronger as part of the EU. Speaking after meeting with top health care professionals, Ms Bradshaw said one of the key benefits of EU membership was the ability to pool resources and share expertise, creating a better health service and healthier population. Paula […]
Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the Executive’s continued lack of action over how the issue of abortion is tackled in Northern Ireland is ‘completely unacceptable’. The Alliance Party’s Health spokesperson was speaking after meeting with Sarah Ewart, as it was revealed a working group due to examine the issue of abortion in Northern Ireland had […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has described a ‘growing digital divide’ as she urged the Economy Minister to take all opportunities to enhance broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas. The MLA for Strangford was speaking during an Assembly debate, where she highlighted the ongoing problems of those living in rural areas – where access to […]