Alliance Councillor Laura McNamee has said the DUP and UUP must take responsibility after protestors stormed Belfast City Hall tonight. Protestors pushed past police invading the courtyard area of the building, after Councillors passed an Alliance amendment supporting the flying of the Union flag on designated days. Councillor Laura McNamee said: “The DUP and UUP […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned those responsible for leaving a pipe bomb outside a police station in Larne on Saturday. The device was found on Hope Street but was made safe by the army and police. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Whoever is responsible for this failed attack is out to kill and […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has urged people to reject a fake leaflet suggesting that senior citizens and those who have immigrated to Northern Ireland will be able to get certain public transport offers. The leaflets were distributed in the Knocknagoney area of East Belfast. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I am very concerned by […]
The Alliance Party has said the DUP and UUP should be publicly shamed for their attempts to mislead the public over the City Hall flag debate. Both parties have confessed to delivering bogus leaflets targeting the Alliance Party across Belfast, containing facts and rhetoric now proven to be untrue. In the leaflets the DUP and […]
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long is to hold a meeting on this afternoon with DETI officials, BT and members of the Harbour Commission to discuss problems which local businesses have had with the poor performance of their internet access. In recent months she has been in contact with many businesses who have complained about […]
Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has welcomed the launch of a Law Commission consultation seeking a review of Apartment Law. A long-time campaigner on the issue, the Strangford MLA previously brought a bill to the Northern Ireland Assembly highlighting the concerns of apartment owners, before passing his work onto the Law Commission. The consultation will close […]
Chris Lyttle, Alliance spokesperson for young people, has said new media guidance for reporting child abuse and neglect in Northern Ireland will ensure the balance is met between accurate reporting and the public’s right to the information. An eight page booklet was launched today detailing the new guidelines, produced by a group representing journalists and […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA showing his support for the Paint the Town Red campaign in recognition of World AIDS Day.
Alliance Group Leader Maire Hendron has said Belfast City Councillors have a historic opportunity to show their commitment to a shared future, rather than clinging to the politics of the past. Speaking ahead of Monday’s Council meeting, the representative for East Belfast said the flag debate gave Councillors an opportunity to find a lasting solution […]
Bombardier deal will secure future of its Belfast base Naomi Long MP The announcement by Bombardier Aerospace of their largest ever contract, worth over £4.8 billion, is a huge endorsement of the company and presents an opportunity to both secure the existing business and also create a strong base on which to build for the […]