Alliance European candidate Anna Lo MLA has challenged the DUP’s decision to urge their voters to transfer their vote to UKIP in the European and Local Government elections. Anna Lo MLA said: “I have to question Peter Robinson’s decision to urge DUP voters to transfer their votes to UKIP. “Does this mean that the DUP […]
Local Alliance Belfast Councillor Maire Hendron has welcomed the announcement that IT company Novosco will be creating 50 extra jobs at their base in the Northern Ireland Science Park at Queen’s Island in Belfast. Cllr Maire Hendron said: “This is very welcome news that 50 extra jobs will be created in Belfast. It is great […]
Mayor of North Down Councillor Andrew Muir welcomed Teachers and Staff from Bangor Central Integrated Primary School to Bangor Castle Town Hall on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 to praise the work undertaken at the school. Principal Peter Campbell led the delegation who enjoyed a historic tour of the building and a strong speech in support […]
Alliance Belfast Castle representative, Nuala McAllister, has condemned those responsible for a number of attacks on a Polish family’s home in the Mount Vernon area of North Belfast. The family say they may leave their home as a result of the attacks. Bricks were thrown through their windows on Monday morning. Their car was set […]
Alliance Antrim Councillor Alan Lawther has expressed his condolences following the death of a motorcyclist in an accident on the Dungonnell Road in Crumlin on Monday morning. It is believed that the motorcyclist collided with a telegraph pole. No other vehicle was involved. Cllr Alan Lawther said: “I was saddened to hear that another life […]
Alliance Environment spokesperson, Anna Lo MLA, has said a UN report on the effects of climate change has shown why we must take action. The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that the output of carbon dioxide and other harmful gases had increased in recent years. The report says that we must move away […]
Alliance Finance spokesperson, Judith Cochrane MLA, has welcomed the news that the Northern Ireland private sector had the fastest rate of employment growth among UK regions in March. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “This is a further positive sign for our economy. It is important that we grow our private sector if we are to rebalance […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, has condemned those responsible for an attack on a house and car in Greenisland. Windows were smashed and graffiti was painted on the car and property on Knocksallagh Park on Friday night. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am appalled by this attack. There can be no justification for targeting […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA, Anna Lo, has condemned those responsible for a hate crime attack on a house on Donegall Road in South Belfast on Thursday night. Two windows were broken by a brick. Nobody was hurt. Anna Lo MLA said: “There is no place for any type of hate crime in our society. I […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, has condemned those responsible for public disturbances which took place in Carrickfergus on Thursday night. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “There is no place for violence on our streets. The people responsible are attempting to intimidate the local community, but they will not succeed. Their actions are not wanted by […]