Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has condemned the armed robbery of an off licence on the Upper Newtownards Road on Wednesday night. The man armed with a hand gun threatened staff before making off with a sum of money. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I am shocked and angry that the lives and well being […]
Following a statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in Westminster today regarding lending and bank regulation, Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MP has asked the Chancellor to make sure that specific measures are in place to ensure that Northern Ireland businesses and individuals feel the benefit of the changes. East Belfast Naomi Long MP […]
Independent Councillor in Larne, Michael Lynch, has joined the Alliance Party. Michael Lynch is a Councillor in the Larne Town area and has served on the Council since 2006. Local MLA Seán Neeson welcomed Michael to the party, saying his joining shows the momentum Alliance currently has. East Antrim Alliance MLA Seán Neeson said: “I […]
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has put forward an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons supporting organisations such as War on Want and Labour Behind the Label for work on their “Taking Liberties” report which draws attention to the living and working conditions of many of those producing clothing for our high […]
Alliance MP Naomi Long has challenged the Chancellor of the Exchequer on his comment that the current discussion with the Justice Minister relate to a request for “additional” funding. He made the comment in a reply to Labour MP Stephen Pound (Ealing North) who queried the delay. Naomi Long MP said, “In his reply to […]
Alliance Leader David Ford last night voted on an amendment to extend full protection to the Irish Hare. The amendment was tabled by his Alliance Party colleagues Stephen Farry, Anna Lo and Trevor Lunn to put the Irish Hare alongside “animals which are protected at all times”. David Ford originally set the ball rolling on […]
Animal Defenders International (ADI), the leading animal protection organisation that works globally for the protection of animals has stepped up its campaign to ban the use of wild animals in circuses – and Naomi Long, MP for Belfast East, has pledged her support. In a show of unity, Naomi Long, gathered with over 20 MPs […]
Local Alliance Councillor Mervyn Jones has called on Belfast City Council to open up a book of condolence for East Belfast guitar legend Gary Moore at City Hall. The Council Group Leaders are meeting today to discuss the issue. East Belfast Councillor and fan of Gary’s music, Mervyn Jones said: “I believe that Gary Moore […]
Following the publication of the Stuart Review on tuition fees, Alliance Employment and Learning Spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has expressed concern about the impact a large increase in fees could have on our economy and on people from low-income families. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “The Alliance Party is opposed to unfair tuition fees that would […]
On the day that the Consumer Council published its report on the water crisis, Alliance Regional Development Spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has said that to prevent another crisis like the one we saw over Christmas we need to have a fair consumer contribution to enable real investment in water infrastructure. Anna Lo MLA said: “To […]