Speaking ahead of a meeting with Dr Richard Haass, Chris Lyttle MLA said: “We must grasp the unique opportunity that the talks present. We must find long term and permanent solutions to the issues of flags, parades and the past, to progress the wish of our society to achieve a shared future. “The business community […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has condemned those who fired shots at a police Land Rover on Friday night in West Belfast – the second incident in two nights. No one was injured. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am deeply concerned by this attempt to murder police officers for the second time in two […]
Alliance Finance and Personnel spokesperson Judith Cochrane MLA has welcomed the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement which included an extra £136million in Northern Ireland’s budget over the next two years. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “This increase in the Northern Ireland budget could go towards tackling a number of issues including rising energy prices, our struggling construction sector […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Judith Cochrane had the opportunity today to visit Royal Mail’s East Belfast delivery office to pass on Christmas wishes and encouragement to the postmen and women at their busiest time of year. Judith was shown round the office by local Delivery Office Manager, Jim Cunningham, and was introduced to the postmen […]
Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has offered his condolences following the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela. David Ford MLA said: “Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest leaders of the past century. He will be sorely missed by millions, not just in South Africa, but right across the world. He was one […]
Alliance North Belfast representative Cllr John Blair has condemned those responsible for a shooting which took place in the Crumlin Road area of North Belfast on Thursday night. Shots were fired at three police vehicles but there were no injuries. Cllr John Blair said: “There is absolutely no place in our society for this type […]
A lliance Chair of the Assembly Group on SMEs, Judith Cochrane MLA has urged shoppers to support their local traders on Small Business Saturday on 7th December. Judith proposed a cross party motion on this issue in the Assembly on Monday. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “The performance of our small business sector is crucial to […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said that Nelson McCausland must respect the rule of law. His comments were made after Mr McCausland described the sentence handed to a bandsman for breaking a Parades Commission ruling as draconian. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am disappointed that Nelson McCausland has sought to intervene in this […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has said that Gerry Adams must apologise and retract his disgraceful comments about the murders of Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Bob Buchanan. Stewart Dickson said:”Gerry Adams must apologise and retract these disgraceful comments. He needs to remember that at the heart of the Smithwick Report are two […]
Alliance Social Development spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said that the SDLP and Sinn Fein must stop playing political games over welfare reform. Northern Ireland faces financial penalties of £5million per month until the legislation is passed in the Assembly. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “The SDLP and Sinn Fein both know that we have to […]