Following the launch of the DUP’s election manifesto today, East Antrim Alliance Candidate Stewart Dickson said he is glad to see that the DUP is finally coming round to the Alliance Party’s vision of a society free from segregation. The DUP’s manifesto outlines where DUP Ministers will seek to reduce spending on division. Stewart Dickson […]
East Belfast Alliance candidate Judith Cochrane has welcomed news that the PSNI has published ten new policing commitments and is sending them to homes across Northern Ireland. Judith Cochrane said: “This is a very positive development. The PSNI are showing that they are delivering on the ground and are pledging to continue their good work. […]
Holywood Alliance representative and Council candidate Larry Thompson has welcomed news that work has finally been approved to save Craigowen Lodge in Seahill. Craigowen Lodge is located on the Belfast Road near the Seahill Road junction and was purchased by the Roads Service for a road widening scheme which never materialised. Commenting on the proposal, […]
Alliance Upper Bann representatives Sheila McQuaid and Harry Hamilton have condemned the attack on Dolores Kelly of the SDLP in Lurgan on Friday. A brick was thrown through her car window screen which caused injury to her hand. Sheila McQuaid said: “This was a despicable attack on a politician who has every right to stand […]
Alliance East Antrim Representative Gerardine Mulvenna said she is frustrated that parties like the DUP, Sinn Fein and UUP are making a big issue of who will be First Minister, instead of focusing on bread and butter issues. She said that the election campaign must focus on the real issues people are concerned with and […]
Alliance Mid Ulster representative Michael McDonald has condemned those responsible for the petrol bomb attack on the car of a group of SDLP canvassers in Coagh on Thursday night. The petrol bomb was put under the car but did not ignite, no one was hurt during the incident. Michael McDonald said: “This was an outrageous […]
Alliance Antrim Councillors Neil Kelly and Oran Keenan have expressed their disgust at those behind several security alerts in Antrim. Suspicious devices have been found on Donagore Drive and near a GAA pitch on Dunsilly Road. There are also reports of a suspicious device on Culnafeigh Green. Cllr Neil Kelly said: “The public are completely […]
Alliance South Belfast representative Anna Lo has expressed her condolences to the family of a cyclist killed in a collision with a lorry on Ormeau Bridge on Friday morning. Anna Lo said: “This is a terrible tragedy. It highlights the dangers of our roads and it underlines the importance of road safety. “I would urge […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has expressed annoyance at the Secretary of State Owen Paterson’s comments on the alternative vote referendum. David Ford said: “I am not sure that the people of Northern Ireland expect the Secretary of State to go out campaigning for the elections, even if it is only for one or two Tory […]
Alliance Larne Councillor Gerardine Mulvenna has expressed her disgust at those behind a security alert on Dunboyne Avenue on Wednesday night. A suspicious object was found near a nursing home. Cllr Gerardine Mulvenna said: “I am disgusted by the people who have caused this security alert. They are callous and sick individuals. “These people have […]