Dickson calls for investigation into Carrickfergus circus incident

Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, has said there must be an investigation into an incident at a circus in Carrickfergus in which a number of people were treated for the effects of breathing in fumes. Nobody was seriously ill. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am very thankful that nobody became seriously ill in this […]

Robinson comments are just the latest appalling DUP remarks on LGBT issues – Dickson

Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has criticised Peter Robinson’s remarks that if homosexuality was criminalised that he hoped they would obey the law. Mr Robinson was questioned by the BBC on the remarks by his Mid Ulster Councillor, Paul McLean, who wanted homosexuality to be criminalised. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “These remarks are just […]

Tackling key issues so we can all move on together – Long

Opinion piece by Naomi Long for the Irish News Virtually everyone wants Northern Ireland to move forward. On May 7th, Alliance is the only real choice for those interested in tackling key issues so we can all move forward together. In 2010, people put their trust in Alliance when they voted for us to go […]

Naomi Long has expressed outrage at a pipe bomb attack in East Belfast.

Long condemns those behind security alert Alliance East Belfast Westminster candidate Mrs Long was speaking after the incident in Island Street in the early hours of today (Friday), in which a viable device was thrown into the garden of a property. Residents were evacuated from their homes, with a local community centre being opened. “This […]

Alliance expresses concerns over referendum idea

South Belfast Westminster candidate Paula Bradshaw has said that while Alliance is open to the idea of a referendum on equal marriage, people’s rights should not be subject to a vote. The local Councillor added the Alliance Party had been positively engaging with the LGBT community consistently on this and other matters, unlike Sinn Fein […]

Long welcomes Connswater announcement

Naomi Long has welcomed news of a retailer’s multi-million pound expansion at a local shopping centre. The East Belfast Alliance Westminster candidate was speaking after Lidl announced it would relocate to bigger premises within Connswater Retail Park. The move will create up to 15 new jobs for East Belfast if planning is approved. “This is […]

Lyttle supports Assembly equal civil marriage motion

Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has supported an Assembly motion calling for equal civil marriage with protections for faith groups regarding religious marriage. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “The Alliance Party is committed to a shared society for everyone that is based on civil and religious liberty and equality for all, regardless of age, gender, […]