Alliance Newtownabbey Councillor Tom Campbell has condemned those responsible for placing a number of Alliance posters of Anna Lo on a bonfire in Ballyduff in Newtownabbey. Cllr Tom Campbell said: “I am disgusted that posters of my Alliance Party colleague Anna Lo, have been placed on this bonfire. It is demonstrating a complete lack of […]
Alliance Leader, David Ford MLA, has said there must be a reboot of the Stormont system to prevent the cycle of crises that have affected progress at the devolved institutions in recent months. He was speaking after the DUP and UUP walked out of all-party talks last week. David Ford MLA said: “For too long […]
Alliance Ards Councillor Kellie Armstrong has condemned those responsible for the recent spate of vandalism at the Grey Abbey Monument, in County Down. A number of people have been trespassing and causing damage while drinking alcohol and taking drugs. Cllr Kellie Armstrong said: “Fire damage, up rooted signs, graffiti, broken bottles and evidence of drug […]
East Belfast MP Naomi Long has backed calls for the inclusion of an infamous home in her constituency to be included in a UK-wide child abuse inquiry. Alliance MP Mrs Long said the inquiry, announced by Home Secretary Theresa May yesterday (Monday) should include Kincora Boys’ Home, which saw three members of staff jailed in […]
Alliance Employment and Learning spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has welcomed the announcement by the Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry MLA, for a pilot welding academy to allow 30 trainees to become skilled in specialised welding fields. The project is supported by the Department for Employment and Learning’s Skills Solutions Service with training delivered by […]
Alliance South Belfast Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown has condemned those responsible for putting up a number of Ulster Defence Union flags in the Tates Avenue area of South Belfast on Monday night. Cllr Emmet McDonough-Brown said: “While some may claim that the Ulster Defence Union is a historic organisation, the name has been used by the […]
Alliance Craigavon Councillor Conrad Dixon has welcomed the announcement by Moy Park that they will be creating 628 jobs in Craigavon, Dungannon and Ballymena. It is part of an investment package worth £170million. Cllr Conrad Dixon said: “This is fantastic news that Moy Park are creating so many jobs in Northern Ireland. It will be […]
Alliance Belfast Deputy Lord Mayor Maire Hendron has condemned a racist attack which took place in Edith Street in East Belfast on Saturday 5th July. Stones were thrown by two males at a house causing damage to windows. The Police are treating it as a racially motivated attack. Cllr Maire Hendron said: “I am shocked […]
Alliance Craigavon Councillor Conrad Dixon has welcomed the investment by the Minister for Employment and Learning in a new further education campus in Craigavon. £22.5million will be invested as part of the economic package, ‘Building a Prosperous and United Community’. The new college will replace existing facilities in Lurgan and Portadown. Construction is expected to […]
Alliance Down District Councillor Patrick Clarke has condemned a shooting incident in the County Down village of Clough. Two parked cars were damaged in the Claragh Court area after shots were fired in the early hours of Friday morning. The windscreens were smashed. No-one was injured in the attack which police believe had a sectarian […]