Alliance Justice Spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has criticised the decision to retain Raymond McCreesh as the name of a play park in Newry. On Wednesday 11th February, Newry and Mourne Council voted to retain the name after eight SDLP Councillors failed to attend the Council vote, allowing Sinn Féin the majority required to retain the […]
Alliance Councillor Billy Webb has condemned the latest attacks on two Catholic churches in Newtownabbey. A controlled explosion was carried out on an object at St Mary’s on the Hill church on the Carnmoney Road, while an alert at the Church of St Mary, Star of the Sea, at Whitehouse Newtownabbey was also resolved. Councillor […]
Alliance Westminster candidate Paula Bradshaw has said South Belfast voters fed up with political in-fighting and candidates based on the tribal divide have an alternative this May – Alliance. The South Belfast candidate added that while Unionists and Nationalists arrogantly continue to fight among themselves over which candidate ‘should’ represent the constituency, only Alliance has […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, has called for the removal of a paramilitary mural that has appeared in the Glenfield area of Carrickfergus. The mural is of a masked gunman beside a message saying ‘Better to die on your feet than live on your knees in an Irish Republic. Join the UDA’. Stewart Dickson […]
Alliance Social Development spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has criticised the SDLP and Sinn Fein for delaying the progress of the Welfare Reform Bill which will have cost Northern Ireland £150million. Speaking during the Consideration Stage of the Bill in the Assembly on Tuesday, Stewart Dickson MLA said: “There is nothing that has been agreed in […]
Alliance Chair of the Assembly Group on Cycling, Chris Lyttle MLA, has encouraged young people to take up the cycling training that is available ahead of the new public hire bike scheme that is to begin in April. The training is available to anybody aged over 14 years old. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “This is […]
Alliance Policing Board member, Trevor Lunn MLA, has condemned those behind a threat against the deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. The PSNI have warned him of a possible threat against his life. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “There is no justification for making a threat against the life of any individual. Every politician should be able […]
Alliance Councillor David Armitage has questioned why the DUP and UUP remained silent on potential job losses in East Belfast, after both failed to support an Alliance motion urging the Agriculture Minister to overturn the decision to relocate DARD to Ballykelly. Questioning the logic behind the move, Councillor Armitage said the costs of the project […]
Alliance Councillor Paula Bradshaw has called on Belfast City Council to renew its commitment to the Belfast Transport Hub, adding the plan has the potential to significantly boost the local economy. Speaking after she gained unanimous support from Belfast’s Shadow Council, Councillor Bradshaw said it was essential we progress the idea of a new ‘Transport, […]
Alliance Regional Development spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has said that the Minister for Finance is failing to invest in the water infrastructure needed for health, economic development and environmental protection in Northern Ireland. Speaking during an Assembly budget debate on Monday, Chris Lyttle MLA said: “It is time political parties were honest with the public […]