Alliance MP Naomi Long has called on the British Government to protect those being forcibly repatriated to North Korea from China after escaping the totalitarian regime. The East Belfast MP, a long-time advocate of global religious freedom, said the scheme was having a devastating impact on Christians in particular, who faced execution, torture or forced […]
Alliance Social Development spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has expressed his disappointment that the DUP, Sinn Fein and UUP voted against his amendment to the Licensing of Pavement Cafes Bill in the Assembly. The amendment would have ensured that any public space used by a café, restaurant or pub promotes shared space. Stewart Dickson said: “I […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has welcomed the announcement that a consultation will take place on a Sexual Orientation Strategy. Following a meeting of a steering group, a 12 week public consultation will shortly commence. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “While I welcome the progress on agreeing a Sexual Orientation Strategy, it is long overdue. […]
Alliance Finance spokesperson, Judith Cochrane MLA, has expressed her support for the exploration of the devolution of further fiscal powers. She was speaking during an Assembly debate on Monday. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “There are very few serious Parliaments across the world without significant tax-varying powers and taking on further responsibility may provide the Executive […]
Alliance Social Development spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, will propose an amendment to the Licensing of Pavement Cafes Bill on Tuesday, which will seek to ensure that any public space used by a café, restaurant or pub promotes shared space. Stewart Dickson said: “When public space is being licensed to a private vendor, we have a […]
Alliance South Antrim MLA David Ford and Antrim Councillor Alan Lawther have welcomed the news that a park and ride scheme at Ballymartin, near Templepatrick, has been given the go ahead by the Regional Development Minister. The scheme will comprise 428 car parking spaces and will cost £3.8million. It will be completed by next summer. […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, has expressed his concern after the Northern Trust put temporary measures in place at Antrim Area Hospital on Sunday. Patients requiring non-emergency treatment were diverted to the Causeway Hospital for a period between 10am and 2pm, which was later extended to 6pm. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “While I understand […]
Alliance Leader, David Ford MLA, has said that it is more important than ever that we deal with the legacy of the past. He was commenting after former Secretary of State, Peter Hain, said in the Sunday Telegraph that we should not seek to investigate crimes committed during the Troubles. David Ford said: “We would […]
Alliance Chair of the Assembly Group on Children and Young People, Chris Lyttle MLA, has congratulated all those involved in the recent Northern Ireland youth elections. Over 7,000 votes were cast in the elections for the UK Youth Parliament and NI Youth Congress. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I would like to congratulate all those involved […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle is adding his support to calls for a dedicated awareness campaign for ovarian cancer and will host a special Assembly event on Monday, alongside well-known campaigner Una Crudden. The East Belfast MLA has joined forces with Una Crudden to urge the Health Minister to invest in a focussed campaign raising awareness […]