Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has called on all elected representatives to support the Police and the rule of law. Stewart’s comments were made during a debate in the Assembly on a motion on the Ministerial Pledge of Office and Code of Conduct. Stewart also highlighted the hypocrisy of this motion due to the […]
Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA has expressed his disappointment at the lack of Assembly business at the start of the new session. The first two weeks of business are dominated by Private Members’ Motions which are not binding on any Minister. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Given that we are now over two years into […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned those responsible for a viable pipe bomb that was found on Larne Road, Carrickfergus on Wednesday morning. It was dealt with by the Police and army technical officers. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Somebody could have been seriously injured or worse had this pipe bomb exploded. There can […]
Alliance Carrickfergus Councillor Sean Neeson will be standing down from the Council at the end of September. He was a former leader of the Alliance Party and is the longest serving Councillor on Carrickfergus Council having been first elected in 1977. He served as Mayor in 1993/94. Cllr Sean Neeson said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has written to the Education Minister after the Belfast Education and Library Board prevented sixth formers and special needs pupils from using new premises at Hazelwood Integrated College in North Belfast over a dispute over the leasing of the land. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “There is an urgent need […]
Alliance Belfast Councillor Andrew Webb has said that the painting of a UVF mural over an image of George Best is a backward step. Belfast City Council contributed public money towards the George Best mural at Inverwood Court in East Belfast three years ago. Cllr Andrew Webb said: “The appearance of this paramilitary image is […]
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has voted against the Lobbying Bill at Second Reading in the House of Commons due to concerns over lack of scrutiny and the negative impact it may have on the legitimate activities of charities. Naomi Long MP said: “It is important in a democracy for there to be proper […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has held meetings with government officials, youth & community workers and community artists with the aim of restoring the Teenage Kicks mural at Bridge End. The artwork, depicting a lyric from The Undertones’ 1978 song, had been located on the Bridge End flyover since 2004 but was removed in […]
Alliance Youth have encouraged university students to ensure that they are on the electoral register. Staff from the Electoral Office will be delivering electoral register forms to every house, which should be returned by 27th September. Alliance Youth Campaigns Officer Gary Spedding said: “It is vitally important for students to make sure that they are […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle will sponsor the launch of a new project called ‘Thinkspace’ at Stormont on Wednesday at 18:00. The project aims to get young people involved in computer coding by creating a relaxed and inclusive environment where they can go and use the latest technology to develop their skills. The project […]