Alliance Leader David Ford has criticised other parties for “grand-standing instead of helping reach a solution” over the current Stormont crisis. Mr Ford was speaking after the decision of the UUP and SDLP to not back an adjournment motion at today’s Assembly Business Committee. It was followed by First Minister Peter Robinson’s stepping aside and […]
Alliance Councillor Kellie Armstrong said she’s been ‘overwhelmed’ by the huge numbers who jumped to action and donated what they could to aid refugees. The local Ards Peninsula Councillor spearheaded local efforts to collect clothes, tents, blankets and sleeping bags for refugees. Wanting to do something to help those in most need, Kellie collected bags […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said other parties need to “stop and think” before jeopardising the power-sharing institutions permanently. Mr Ford added Alliance was exploring options regarding the future of the Assembly, saying a calm atmosphere was needed in which to conduct talks aimed at resolving the current crisis at Stormont. “We must be wary […]
Alliance Councillor Neil Kelly has said quick and effective police work led to the arrest of a man armed with a crossbow on Tuesday evening. Mr Kelly was speaking after a man was arrested at a residence in Central Park, where a number of cannabis plants and two further crossbows were also recovered. Councillor Neil […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has congratulated the Queen on becoming the longest serving Monarch in British History. The MLA for East Antrim was speaking as Queen Elizabeth II surpassed the record set by Queen Victoria, her great-great-grandmother. He said: “This is an incredible milestone in the reign of Queen Elizabeth and on behalf of the […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has accused the UUP of ‘playing games’ with the future of devolution – adding the party is attempting to ‘pick and choose’ which parts of the current process suits its own agenda. The criticism was laid out following the initial meeting of all parties at the latest round of Stormont talks, […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has welcomed a decision by Firmus Energy to reduce natural gas tariffs in the greater Belfast area by up to 10 per cent. Mr Dickson was speaking after the supplier announced the move, as well as reduction of five percent in the ‘Ten Towns’ area – comprising of towns […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has congratulated the Northern Ireland football team after the side took a major step towards automatic qualification for Euro 2016. Mr Lyttle was speaking after a late Kyle Lafferty equaliser gave Northern Ireland a draw against Hungary at Windsor Park. It means the team remain the top of Group F with […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed progress which will hopefully see new retail and apartment development at Hibernia Street, Holywood, known locally as ‘The Front’. With the new scheme set to include shops, offices, apartments, plus new parking spaces, Councillor Muir said what has been left as a ‘derelict eyesore’ for far too […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Judith Cochrane has continued her party’s efforts to press for the implementation of an effective Childcare Strategy for Northern Ireland. Speaking in the Assembly, Mrs Cochrane pushed Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness as to whether he thought it acceptable his Department was yet to deliver a “real, tangible” progress for parents. […]