Alliance Finance spokesperson Judith Cochrane MLA has said that a report by the CBI has shown why the UK should remain in the EU. The report, which was launched ahead of their annual conference today, said that staying in the EU is worth up to 4 – 5% of UK annual output and is ‘overwhelmingly’ […]
Alliance Belfast Councillors are leading the way in increasing support for traders and small business owners across the city. At the latest meeting of Belfast City Council – taking place on Monday, November 4 – Councillor Andrew Webb brought a motion seeking support for the first local Small Business Saturday imitative, planned for December 7. […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has supported a report by the Assembly Committee for Regional Development on the inquiry they held on ‘Transport Delivery Structures’. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This report is not about the privatisation of public transport in Northern Ireland. It is about providing appropriate competition and ensuring that Translink delivers the […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has welcomed the Assembly debate on the UUP’s proposal for an international mental health centre, but has said their suggestion is not fully developed. Alliance supported the motion which was passed by all parties. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “It is to be welcomed that the Assembly debated the issue […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kieran McCarthy will take the campaign to save Exploris to the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday. Mr McCarthy will present a petition from campaign group ‘Friends of Exploris’ on Tuesday morning to the Assembly Speaker at 10:30am, before bringing a motion in the afternoon calling for all involved to unite and create […]
Alliance North Belfast spokesperson Councillor John Blair has condemned a banner erected today in the Ardoyne area featuring a paramilitary gunman. The image was unveiled on Ardoyne Avenue as part of a commemoration of Martin Meehan. Councillor John Blair said: “I am disappointed to see a banner like this erected in the Ardoyne area. This […]
Alliance MLA Anna Lo has again highlighted her record as a campaigner against human trafficking and questioned the motives behind comments made by DUP MLA Brenda Hale on the issue. Anna Lo MLA said: “I must question the real motive behind Brenda Hale and the DUP in highlighting comments made in a different context over […]
Alliance Finance spokesperson Judith Cochrane has said news RBS is committed to making sure Ulster Bank remains part of its core business would be a welcome relief for many customers. Announcing its third quarter financial results today, RBS confirmed it would take steps to ensure Ulster Bank had a solid platform to offer the best […]
Speaking ahead of the second round of Haass talks, Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long said: “These talks have already garnered a high level of public interest, with many placing high expectations that they will deliver real results. “Today’s talks completes the first phase of this process and there is a clear responsibility on everyone […]
Naomi Long MP has attended the launch of a festival to celebrate one of East Belfast’s most famous talents. The CS Lewis Festival, which will take place between 18 – 23 November, will feature exhibitions, art, music, tours and more that will celebrate the life of the author, who grew up in the Strandtown area. […]