Blair condemns those involved at trouble at Carlisle Circus

Alliance North Belfast representative Cllr John Blair has condemned those responsible for trouble which broke out in the Carlisle Circus and Clifton Street area following a march by a Republican band on Sunday night. A number of police officers were hurt, several of whom were sent to hospital for medical treatment. Cllr John Blair said: […]

Blair offers his congratulations to gold medallist McKillop

Alliance Newtownabbey Councillor John Blair has offered his congratulations to Glengormley man Michael McKillop who won gold in the 800m in the Paralympics. Cllr John Blair said: “I would like to offer my congratulations to Michael on a great victory in the Paralympics. This is his second gold medal and was very well deserved for […]

Alliance Council votes for Same Sex Civil Marriage with protection for faith groups

The Alliance Party’s ruling Council has today voted in favour of the introduction of same sex civil marriage. After months of consultation with party members and associations, led by Deputy Leader Naomi Long MP, a motion was passed calling for equal civil marriage with robust protection for faith groups. Alliance Leader David Ford MLA said: […]

Clarke offers his congratulations to gold medallist Firth

Alliance Down Councillor Patrick Clarke has offered his congratulations to local County Down teenager Bethany Firth who won a gold medal in the 100m backstroke at the Paralympics. Cllr Patrick Clarke said: “I would like to offer my congratulations to Bethany on what is a magnificent victory. “The fact that she is only 16 years […]

Lunn hopes Ulster Bank will be flexible as compensation claims come in

Alliance Enterprise spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has called on Ulster Bank to be flexible to claims that they will be receiving from customers in the coming weeks following the computer problem earlier in the year that prevented some customers from accessing their accounts. Customers have received a direct payment into their accounts and can apply […]

Lunn appalled at death threat against school Principal

Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has stated that he is appalled at the death threat which was made against Dr Annabel Scott, Principal of Crumlin Integrated College. She had just returned from a two year suspension following a critical report of her. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “I am appalled that somebody would issue a […]

Neeson pays tribute to former NIO Minister Sir Rhodes Boyson

Alliance Carrickfergus Councillor Sean Neeson has paid tribute to former Northern Ireland Office Minister Sir Rhodes Boyson who has died at the age of 87. Sir Rhodes was a MP between 1974 and 1997 and was in the NIO between 1984 and 1986. Cllr Sean Neeson said: “I would like to extend my deepest condolences […]

Clarke congratulates bravery of South Down Coastguard Officers

Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has warmly congratulated two local Coastguard Officers, Keith Campbell and John Kirkpatrick, who have each been awarded the Chief Coastguard’s Commendation for separate heroic rescues carried out last year in Dundrum Inner Bay. At a presentation of Awards Ceremony held at Newcastle Coastguard Station on Wednesday 29th August the prestigious […]