Alliance Deputy Leader and East Belfast candidate Naomi Long has said that Reg Empey’s last minute decision to stand in South Antrim is a slap in the face to the electorate of East Belfast, and demonstrates that Empey knows Alliance is the only credible challenger to Peter Robinson in this election. She also said that […]
Alliance South Antrim candidate Cllr Alan Lawther has condemned the violence in Newtownabbey on Tuesday night. Stones and fireworks were thrown by youths onto the Ballyclare Road from the New Mossley Estate. Alan Lawther said: “This is just mindless violence. There was absolutely no justification for this attack. I am only glad that no one […]
North Down Alliance Westminster Candidate, Stephen Farry, has welcomed the start of the General Election and set out some of the key economic issues that should dominate the campaign. Stephen Farry stated: “Alliance welcome the confirmation that the General Election will be held on 6th May. This is a critical election for both Northern Ireland […]
Following news that the Westminster election will be on 6 May, Alliance Leader David Ford says his party is relishing the forthcoming campaign. He said that the contest in East Belfast provides the best opportunity in a generation to send a non-tribal voice in to represent Northern Ireland at Westminster. David Ford said: “Anyone who […]
The Alliance Party has selected Jonathan Simpson as their candidate in the forth-coming by-election the Castlereagh East constituency. The seat was vacated by the resignation of Iris Robinson from Castlereagh Borough Council. Jonathan Simpson (23) currently works as a political assistant to Alliance Party Leader, David Ford MLA. He previously worked as a constituency assistant […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has expressed deep concern that Stormont Executive indecision over the Northern Ireland budget means that funding for a number of important voluntary sector projects could end. She warned that many organisations could be affected and people are very worried that they could lose their jobs. Anna Lo MLA said: […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has been selected to stand in East Belfast in the forthcoming Westminster election. Party Leader David Ford said that people in East Belfast have the best chance in a generation to provide a strong, non-tribal voice for Northern Ireland at Westminster. Naomi Long said: “It is a real honour to […]
The Alliance Party has published its response to the current NIO consultation on a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland. The party remains committed to a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland, but has concerns at the maximalist agenda that has been pursued by some, and the narrow range of the NIO’s resulting consultation document. […]
Alliance Party MLA, Stephen Farry, has stressed that the continued flirting of the UUP with unionist pacts fatally undermines the shared future credibility of both the UUP and the Conservatives. Stephen Farry stated: “UUP are continuing to flirt with unionist pacts, and are seeking to get around the commitment of UCUNF to run in all […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has expressed dismay the Orange Orders intolerant comments in relation to plans for the Pope to visit the UK. Trevor Lunn said: “The forthcoming Papal visit to the UK is a major event and should be welcomed by all people of goodwill. “The Orange Order’s attitude is intolerant and […]