Alliance Leader David Ford has expressed his condolences following the death of former UUP leader Lord Molyneaux. David Ford MLA said: “I was sorry to learn of the death of Lord Molyneaux. My thoughts and sympathies go out to his family. “He served the people of South Antrim and Lagan Valley for many years as […]
Alliance Policing Board member, Trevor Lunn MLA, has condemned those behind a paramilitary style shooting which took place in Poleglass on Thursday night in which two men were shot in the legs. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “I am very concerned that this is the latest in a series of paramilitary style shootings in recent months. […]
East Belfast MP Naomi Long has sought a meeting with police after the appearance of a letter claiming to be from someone poisoning cats in the area. The letter, handed to Alliance MP Mrs Long by a concerned local, states the person has been ’employed by a number of residents’ in the Dundonald area to […]
Alliance Education spokesperson, Trevor Lunn MLA, has marked International Integrated Education Week by hosting an NICIE event in Stormont for pupils and teachers. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “There has been a marked change in progress on Integrated Education since the Drumragh legal ruling last year. This court case confirmed the obligation imposed on the Department […]
Alliance Policing Board member, Trevor Lunn MLA, has condemned those behind two devices that were discovered at Ballycastle Police Station on Thursday. One was a viable incendiary bomb and the second was declared a hoax. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “The people behind these devices have nothing to offer our society. They just wish to bring […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA, Judith Cochrane, has succeeded in getting consensus to have Stormont lit up in different colours to mark significant calendar dates. The Assembly Commission has agreed do mark St Patrick’s Day, 12th July, Remembrance Day and International Women’s Day. Following an increase in requests from charities and public bodies to light the […]
Alliance MP Naomi Long has welcomed news of new jobs being created at Connswater Shopping Centre, saying it was a vote of confidence for the retail outlet in a difficult period. East Belfast MP Mrs Long was speaking after the announcement of seven new jobs at the Specsavers store, which is moving to bigger premises […]
Northern Ireland has seen momentous change since the 1970s. Politically, socially and culturally, we have made huge strides over the past few decades, and have become a more progressive and inclusive society. Women have certainly come a long way. I feel fortunate to have been raised and educated in an age where girls were encouraged […]
Alliance Environment spokesperson, Anna Lo MLA, has welcomed the announcement on new European funding worth €84.7million for cross border collaborative environmental projects. The European Commission has formally adopted a new INTERREG cross-border co-operative programme for Northern Ireland, the border region of Ireland and Western Scotland for 2014-2020. €72million will be provided from the Europe with […]
Alliance Belfast City Councillors have supported calls for a 10 percent cut to special responsibility allowances when the new shadow Council comes into effect from April 1. At a time when many across Northern Ireland continue to struggle with on-going austerity measures, Alliance was the largest group to support the measure that currently qualifies for […]