Alliance representatives have said the case for a new maternity strategy learning from the pandemic is clear and urgent. It follows on from work already being done on a new perinatal mental health delivery model. Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA said a new maternity strategy was long overdue. “We have already waited three years and […]
The UK Government now needs to apologise for the actions of the Army in the Ballymurphy massacre after a coroner ruled they were ‘entirely innocent of any wrongdoing,’ Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. Mrs Long was speaking following the verdict of the fresh inquests into the fatal shootings in West Belfast in August […]
Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed the publication of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission’s submission on the Severe Fatal Impairment Bill, which clarifies that the Bill is incompatible with the UK’s international human rights obligations and with Northern Irish law. The South Belfast MLA said: “The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission’s submission needs to be […]
We cannot repeat mistakes seen throughout the pandemic when it comes to tackling the climate emergency, Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA has said. Mr Blair was speaking after the latest stage of the Climate Change Bill in the Assembly, which has been co-sponsored by Alliance alongside the other main parties except the DUP. He […]
Kellie Armstrong MLA, Alliance Communities spokesperson, has welcomed the plan to replace all mobile library service vans with vehicles that use alternative, more environmentally sustainable fuel. Provision of public services has to be reviewed across all government to ensure we will meet our zero carbon targets for a cleaner and greener environment for all of […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has said he is frustrated after the Economy Minister showed “disinterest” in the continuation of the Erasmus programme for students in Northern Ireland. Mr Dickson wrote to Diane Dodds to enquire about the continuation of the Erasmus programme in Northern Ireland. The EU initiative provides opportunities for students to […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw has said there must be no further delay on minority language and culture legislation being brought forward by the Executive, despite ongoing leadership changes in Unionist parties. Speaking after she and party leader Naomi Long MLA met Conradh na Gaeilge to cover some of the detail in commitments contained […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has told the Secretary of State the briefing to media about UK Government plans to rule out future prosecutions in Troubles-related cases showed a “callous and cavalier attitude” towards the victims and survivors of the Troubles. Mrs Long made the comments to Brandon Lewis during a meeting today ahead of […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed the assurance Pfizer and Moderna vaccine supplies will suffice to complete the vaccination programme among younger adults. Ms Bradshaw was speaking after the JCVI said under-40s were to be offered the Pfizer jab as an alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine. People who have already received their first jab […]
Alliance representative Jackie Coade has commended all those involved in dealing with an exploded pipe bomb type device in Newry. Responding to reports of a loud bang, PSNI officers discovered the viable exploded device in the Ashgrove Road area. Jackie said: “We must be thankful that no one was injured in an incident that was […]