David Ford MLA has said the Assembly must be recalled to show it is united in its opposition to recent violence targeting elected representatives. The Party leader submitted an urgent motion to the Assembly on Thursday morning, following an escalation of attacks on Alliance offices and representatives on Wednesday night. David Ford MLA said: “Since […]
North Down Alliance MLA, Stephen Farry, has confirmed that his constituency office in Bangor has been subject to an attempted arson attack, and has thanked the police for their swift actions which prevented significant damage to property. Stephen Farry said: “I can confirm that there was an attempted arson attack on my constituency office in […]
Stewart Dickson MLA has confirmed his office has been set on fire tonight, laying the blame solely at the feet of the DUP and UUP. Along with Party Leader David Ford, the MLA for East Antrim has already requested the Assembly be recalled and has demanded answers from his Unionist colleagues. The police have informed […]
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has said that the Chancellor’s refusal to commit to a full study on the economic impact of APD is bad economics and for Northern Ireland. She made the comment after questioning the Chancellor on his Autumn Budget Statement today. Naomi Long MP said: “The recent good news for Bombardier, […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has said that the response of Unionist representatives to the City Hall Union flag decision is an extension of their failure to display leadership on a shared future for all and to deliver a robust Community Relations Strategy and Flags Protocol at Stormont. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “Unionist parties […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA and Regional Development Spokesperson, Stewart Dickson, has welcomed a Committee Report into unadopted roads and sewers in Northern Ireland. The MLA said that the Minister needs to act urgently to address major flaws in legislation; anomalies that allow building work to take place without sufficient reserve funds in place to cover […]
Alliance MLA Anna Lo has spoken in a debate in the Assembly on human trafficking and has called on for the report by the Group of Experts on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) to be implemented. Anna Lo is Chair of the Assembly All Party Group on Human Trafficking. Anna Lo MLA said: […]
Alliance Councillor Maire Hendron has said Belfast City Council’s decision to fly the Union flag on designated days is an historic decision by the local authority, showing a true commitment to a shared future. The Alliance Party put forward an amendment calling for designated days, after the Council’s Policy and Resources committee passed a motion […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has condemned the violence which occurred at Belfast City Hall and round St Matthew’s Church following the Council vote to fly the Union Flag on designated days. David Ford said: “The violence which took place at the City Hall and round St Matthew’s Church was the responsibility of two groups of […]
David Ford has praised Belfast City Council’s Alliance group tonight, saying the party had again proven its commitment to achieving a shared future. The Alliance Leader welcomed a proposal put forward by his party colleagues at the meeting, calling for the Union Flag to fly on designated days as recommended by the Equality Commission in […]