Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA has asked why it has taken so long for UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt to speak out against flag protests. Mr Nesbitt has said there should not be any flag protests one year on from the Belfast City Council vote. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “While I welcome Mr Nesbitt’s belated […]
Alliance Antrim Councillor Alan Lawther has condemned those responsible for two pipe bombs that were found at a lay-by on the Belfast Road at Nutts Corner on Friday night. The devices were found by a passing police patrol. Cllr Alan Lawther said: “I utterly condemn those responsible for these pipe bombs that could have been […]
Naomi Long MP has hit out at those behind the attempted murder of a former police officer in her constituency earlier today. The Alliance MP said the incident, which saw an under-car device placed on the man’s vehicle, had the potential to end in the death of the former officer and his 12-year-old daughter, who […]
Speaking ahead of Remembrance Day, Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA said: “We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in two world wars and other conflicts. We should all respect the courage of those who fought and died in different battlefields around the world. “I am pleased to see the on-going interest […]
Alliance councillor Alan Lawther has called on the Education Minister to withdraw ‘misguided proposals’ to slash the budgets of 80 percent of NEELB primary schools. Attending a consultation at Stormont with the Education Committee last week, Councillor Lawther said the overwhelming message from the 100 people gathered – including Head Teachers, Board of Governors and […]
Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has paid tribute to journalist John Cole who died at the age of 85 on Thursday at his home in Surrey. David Ford MLA said: “I was deeply saddened to learn of his death. He will be warmly remembered at how he could present complex issues to viewers. His long […]
Alliance Belfast Councillor Maire Hendron has commented on the decision by the Department of Justice to install a wire netting structure at St Matthews Church in East Belfast to help deal with interface trouble. The ‘security curtain’ is designed to only be used when needed. Councillor Maire Hendron said: “While I understand the situation in […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed a re-imaging programme to replace paramilitary murals. He was speaking at an event at the Upper Room Church on Friday to mark the completion of work to re-image three paramilitary murals in East Belfast. The new artwork has replaced murals in Templemore Street, McMaster/Lendrick Street and Kenbaan […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle, who is Chair of the Assembly Group on cycling, has welcomed the new safety scheme ‘Bus and Bike Travelling in Harmony’, which was launched today by Translink, The Department for Regional Development, Sustrans and Travelwise NI. It will provide advice for both bus drivers and cyclists on how to share the […]
Alliance North Belfast spokesperson Councillor John Blair has condemned an attack on a home in the Oldpark area. Reports revealed a living room window and glass panel on the door of the property were smashed early on Wednesday evening. Councillor John Blair said: “This must have been a frightening experience for the inhabitants of the […]