Alliance East Belfast MLA, Chris Lyttle, has said that the sentencing of a man who made death threats to Alliance representatives and left a hoax device at an Alliance office, should act as a deterrent to others from getting involved in such activity. Jonathan Ginn was sentenced to 18 months in prison and a further […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed the restoration of Teenage Dreams wall art at Bridge End, East Belfast saying it is part of a project to communicate hope, provide opportunity for youth and celebrate musical heritage in our community. East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle attended the official unveiling along with Belfast Councillor David Armitage […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has warned that Northern Ireland is in serious danger of falling further behind the rest of the UK in terms of equality legislation. He was speaking ahead of an Alliance motion that he will be proposing in the Assembly on Monday. Motion: Equality Legislation ‘That this Assembly notes, given […]
Speaking at today’s Alliance Conference, Councillor Nuala McAllister, who was elected to Belfast Council last May, has spoken of the walls she has encountered in her first year of council and of her willingness to break these divisions down. Cllr McAllister said: “Since I was elected to Belfast Council last year, the thing I have […]
Alliance Minister Stephen Farry has said the common sense, responsibility, leadership and delivery from Alliance in Government is more important than ever. Dr Farry made the comments as he addressed the Alliance Party’s 45th annual conference on Saturday, where he added Alliance was the only Party putting people before politics and political self-interest. The North […]
Speaking at the Alliance Party Annual Conference, Alliance Leader David Ford has highlighted the party’s achievements over the past year and said that the party is in a buoyant mood ahead of the Westminster election. David Ford MLA said: “Isn’t it great to be back at Conference again, with a big attendance, a bustling exhibition, […]
Alliance Deputy Leader and East Belfast Westminster candidate Naomi Long has told today’s Alliance Conference that she offers a real alternative for those disillusioned and disengaged with the political process. Speaking to a packed audience at the La Mon Hotel in East Belfast, Mrs Long called on people in her constituency to step forward with […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA, Chris Lyttle, has commended the actions of the Police and Army in dealing with a suspicious device, believed to be a grenade from World War Two, during an alert in East Belfast on Thursday. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I am relieved that no one was injured after this device was discovered […]
Alliance MP Naomi Long has said it looks increasingly likely the British Government is unwilling to deal with child abuse cases during the Troubles in any meaningful way, after the Home Secretary appeared to rule out including a local boys’ home in a major inquiry. East Belfast MP Mrs Long was speaking after Theresa May […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, is delighted that funding to the Mortgage Debt Advice Service (MDAS) is to be increased by £340,000, which is a 50% increase. Mr Dickson said: “There is an expectation that the demand for advice services will increase significantly due to the number of households in Northern Ireland exposed to […]