What a difference a year makes. When I was thinking about this Conference, my tenth as Party Leader, I decided to look back at last year’s speech, so see what had changed – and to see whether I had made any dangerous promises or predictions that might come back to haunt me. First of all, […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has condemned those behind a viable device that was found on the Malone Road today. Anna Lo MLA said: “The despicable attempt by sinister elements to cause chaos will not and must not damage stability and progress in Northern Ireland. “This act will have caused fear and disruption in […]
On the eve of the Alliance Party Conference, Leader David Ford has said that only Alliance is leading the way in offering a clear alternative to flawed populism and division in our society. Conference is taking place tomorrow at the Dunadry Hotel in County Antrim. David Ford said: “Alliance is the only party with the […]
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has welcomed the creation of 90 jobs at Fidessa, a software services company for financial markets around the world. It will bring the workforce at the company’s site in Belfast to 115. Naomi Long MP: “This is very welcome news and will be a boost to the local economy. […]
East Belfast Alliance Councillor Máire Hendron has condemned those involved in an assault on a man and a woman at a house in Tildarg Street on Wednesday. Cllr Máire Hendron said: “This was a brutal attack and my thoughts are very much with the man and the woman who were subjected to this sickening ordeal. […]
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long today in Prime Minister’s Questions asked David Cameron why Government has not extended the UK rules on political party donations to Northern Ireland. Naomi Long MP said: “I asked the Prime Minister what was the key factor behind the decision not to provide voters here with the same transparency […]
Alliance Employment and Learning Spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has called on the Minister to use the recommendations of the DEL Committee report on young people not in education, employment or training to lead the delivery of a cross-departmental strategy for Northern Ireland. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “We know the problems that can stem from our […]
Lagan Valley Alliance Chair Stephen Martin today expressed his disappointment at the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure’s decision to cancel their backing of a proposed new basketball centre of excellence in Lisburn and tennis facility at Hillsborough. Stephen Martin said “This is a bad day for local sport and I am disappointed at this […]
Alliance Party Finance Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has called on the UUP to decide on their stance on the Executive after their posturing on the Budget. He has argued that they cannot be both half in and half out of the Executive. Stephen Farry stated: “The UUP are posturing on the Budget at a time […]
East Belfast Alliance Councillor Judith Cochrane has said she is extremely pleased that plans to build over Knock Golf Course near Dundonald have been withdrawn. Cllr Judith Cochrane said: “This is good news for people living in the area. This was a very controversial plan and I am glad the plans have been cancelled. “I […]