Alliance East Belfast MLA, Judith Cochrane, has welcomed a £48million contract that has been awarded to Thales from the Ministry of Defence for a new missile system for the Royal Navy. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “This major contract will be a big boost to the local and wider Northern Ireland economy. It is a massive […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA, Judith Cochrane, has condemned a stabbing which took place in the early hours of Sunday morning on Templemore Avenue in East Belfast. A broken bottle was used to stab a man and a woman. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “Lives could have been lost in this stabbing. The perpetrators are clearly very […]
Alliance Leader, David Ford MLA has questioned whether other parties are genuinely committed to reaching agreement on contentious issues, following the delay in organising the five party talks. He was addressing the Alliance Party’s ruling Council in Newcastle on Saturday. He emphasised that Alliance is committed to reaching agreement on all three outstanding issues – […]
Alliance Chair of the Assembly Group on Cycling, Chris Lyttle MLA, is encouraging the public to take up cycling ahead of bike week which will take place from 14 – 22 June. Chris was speaking as he took part in a bike ride with other politicians from Stormont to Belfast city centre. Chris Lyttle MLA […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has expressed his concern following reports of masked gunmen firing shots at the funeral of a republican in North Belfast on Thursday night. Images appeared online which showed two gunmen fire shots at the funeral of Seamus McLaughlin. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am deeply disgusted at the reports […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA, Anna Lo, has welcomed the commitment by the PSNI to take a new approach to the flying of flags on lampposts in the Ballynafeigh area of South Belfast. The PSNI have indicated that they will treat any future flags that are put up on lampposts as a breach of the peace. […]
Alliance Councillor Michael Long has condemned yet another Unionist carve-up of the top positions on Castlereagh Borough Council, adding he was delighted the move also signalled the end of tribal politics in the area with legislation already in place to ensure power sharing in the new super Councils. Councillor Michael Long said: “It is sad […]
Alliance Regional Development spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has expressed his concern after United Airlines announced they were suspending their route between Belfast and New York between 6th January and 11thMarch next year. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “It is disappointing that United Airlines will be suspending this route for a short period of time. It has […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has said that the Northern Ireland Life and Times survey on flags has shown why politicians must resolve this issue. The research indicated that the policy of flying the Union Flag on designated days on public buildings was the most popular choice among both Protestants (48%) and Catholics (59%), […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA, Anna Lo, has condemned a racist attack that took place in Belfast city centre on Wednesday evening. A man was attacked on Royal Avenue, while racist abuse was shouted at him. Two men aged 18 and 25 were arrested by the Police. The 45 year old victim suffered minor injuries. Anna […]