Alliance Education spokesperson, Trevor Lunn MLA, has welcomed the findings of a judicial review that states that the Department of Education has failed in its statutory duty to encourage and facilitate integrated education when they failed to allow Drumragh Integated College to expand. The Minister had previously stated that the Lisenally shared education campus was […]
Alliance Newtownabbey Councillor Billy Webb, has condemned the racist attack on a house in Newtownabbey at 2am on Friday morning. A brick was thrown through the front window of the property on Linford Green. A mother and her three children live in the house. Cllr Billy Webb said: “I am disgusted by those responsible for […]
Alliance Councillor Kellie Armstrong has called on the Health Minister to instigate an immediate review of healthcare services for women who have miscarried. She was speaking after Minister Poots revealed in communication with her that charities and community groups are expected to provide support – confirming no Health Trust currently invests any financial support or […]
The Chair of the Alliance Party’s LGBT group has said Anti Homophobia and Transphobia week gives everyone across Northern Ireland the opportunity to show their support for the LGBT community. Stephen Donnan – an Alliance Candidate in Castlereagh East – said homophobia and transphobia can destroy lives in the same way racism, sexism and sectarianism […]
Alliance has launched an ambitious plan for Bangor Town Centre, aiming to secure future investment opportunities and transforming the area into a cultural hub for everyone. Launched ahead of the local government elections on May 22, the manifesto was developed as a coherent response to views received from residents, businesses and visitors alike – with […]
Alliance European candidate, Anna Lo MLA, has said that while the Executive has failed to agree a way forward to support the agri-food sector, she is aiming high for a key sector of the Northern Ireland economy. The ‘Going For Growth’ agri-food strategy was launched at last year’s Balmoral Show, yet the Executive has failed […]
Kieran McCarthy MLA has said he is horrified and shocked that the Executive has failed to meet in recent weeks, adding the Office of First and deputy First Minister must take responsibility for the lack of progress in Northern Ireland. The MLA for Strangford was speaking after it was confirmed the business case that could […]
Alliance European candidate, Anna Lo MLA, during a visit to Derry-Londonderry, has said that Northern Ireland can aim high by learning from what the city has achieved in recent years. She is pictured with Alliance Local Government candidates Daniel Comer, David Hawthorne and Asta Kereviciene. Anna Lo MLA said: “It has been fantastic to visit […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has said the Community Relations Council’s Peace III monitoring report has shown why we must deliver a shared future. Chris was commenting during an Assembly debate on the report. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “Now is the time for all political parties to take responsibility and deliver a shared future […]
Northern Ireland must aim high to eliminate racist attacks and hate crimes from society, Anna Lo has said – adding it’s time to take direct action to challenge the views of those responsible. The Alliance Party’s European Candidate – and Chair of the Assembly Group on Ethnic Minorities – was speaking as she invited senior […]