Long says Sinn Fein should live up to Stormont House promises

East Belfast MP Naomi Long has received backing from the Prime Minister that Sinn Fein should live up to promises made in the Stormont House Agreement. Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons today (Wednesday), Alliance MP Mrs Long said she was “frustrated and angry” that the economic stability and political progress […]

Long expresses disappointment over Government’s donations decision

Naomi Long MP has said she is disappointed the British Government has again refused to lift the exemption around revealing political donors here, despite previously committing to. Speaking in response to a question from Alliance MP Mrs Long during today’s Northern Ireland Questions session in the House of Commons, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Andrew Murrison […]

Sinn Fein have questions to answer over abuse allegations – Lyttle

Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has responded to the BBC Spotlight programme in which Paudie McGahon claimed that he was subjected to an IRA kangaroo court after he informed a Sinn Fein representative about sexual abuse he suffered in the 1990s that was carried out by a member of the IRA. Chris Lyttle MLA […]

Lunn– Special Educational Needs arrangements must be child centred

Alliance Education spokesperson, Trevor Lunn MLA, has welcomed the progress on the Special Education Needs and Disability Bill which had its second stage in the Assembly on Tuesday. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “Alliance believes that the child should be at the heart of education provision. This bill is a welcome development. “The reduction in the […]

Armstrong: Minister must confirm if strike will impact Strangford Ferry service

Alliance Councillor Kellie Armstrong has raised concerns over the lack of information available regarding the Strangford Ferry’s sailings this Friday, with a planned strike expected to cause major disruption. The Peninsula representative voiced her dismay after Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy failed to clarify if the Ferry would be sailing as normal, despite Translink confirming […]

Ford – Sinn Fein have undermined efforts to deliver economic growth

Alliance Leader David Ford has said that the decision of Sinn Fein to threaten the Stormont House Agreement has damaged our ability to attract investment from America. David Ford MLA said: “Every year, Northern Ireland politicians and businesses have unrivalled access to American political and business leaders during St Patrick’s Day celebrations, but our reputation […]

Lyttle marks European Day on Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism

Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has taken part in an event in Stormont to mark the 10th European Day on Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I was privileged to attend this event to remember all the lives that have been lost to terrorism both in Northern Ireland and beyond. We […]

Lunn hopes Assembly report will lead to more women in politics

Alliance Lagan Valley MLA, Trevor Lunn, has welcomed the publication of a report by the Assembly and Executive Review Committee on women in politics. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “I am pleased that this report from the Assembly and Executive Review Committee has been published, the day after International Women’s Day. It is also good to […]

Ford – Sinn Fein have put the institutions at risk

Alliance Leader David Ford has criticised the decision of Sinn Fein to block the welfare reform legislation which he says has threatened the Stormont House Agreement. David Ford MLA said: “We have now seen an unravelling of the Stormont House Agreement which sought to move our economy forward and resolve issues that were holding our […]