Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has said that the destructive approach of the Ulster Unionists within the justice talks will cost them dearly. He also said Reg’s political flirting has caused the UUP much embarrassment and they now lack any real credibility. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “Reg Empey’s cynical attempt to portray his party […]
North Belfast Alliance Representative Billy Webb has slammed those behind an explosion this morning behind Oldpark police station. Cllr Billy Webb said: “This is a deeply sinister incident. The evil elements who want to destabilise our society will never win. The public loathe terrorism and those who perpetrate it, and they want peace to remain […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has condemned the robbery of a pensioner in Lisburn.. The 65 year-old-woman was pushed around and robbed in her home at Lagan Walk in Lisburn yesterday evening. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “This would have been a horrendously traumatic incident. What sort of thug would push a pensioner around in […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has said the UUP must stop undermining the talks for party political advantage. Naomi Long MLA said: “I would strongly caution Reg Empey against the carping and whinging in which he has been engaged. The public clearly want progress and will judge harshly any party who is obstructive. “Reg is […]
The Alliance Party has selected Coleraine Councillor Barney Fitzpatrick as their candidate for the forthcoming Westminster election in the East Londonderry constituency. He was approved unanimously at a party association meeting in the area. Cllr Barney Fitzpatrick said: “It is a real honour to have been unanimously backed by the association and to be given […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has stated during a debate on the issue, that the blame for the lack of movement of the Education Bill to create the new Education Skills Authority, lies with the whole Executive and not just the Education Minister. The bill was meant to be debated at the start of […]
Alliance Castlereagh Councillor Sara Duncan has called on the public to attend a public consultation meeting on Wednesday 3rd February at 19:15 in Cregagh Library to voice opposition to the closure of four libraries in the Castlereagh area. The libraries in Castlereagh under threat are Belvoir, Braniel, Gilnahirk and Tullycarnet. Newtownbreda is deemed to require […]
Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson and local MLA Seán Neeson has called for clarity on the future of Avaya at the Nortel plant. Last week, reports emerged that the Monkstown’s Avaya plant could potentially be closing. Seán Neeson MLA said: “I am concerned that full information is still not available on the future of Avaya workers at […]
Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has expressed disgust at an attack on Bessbrook police station. The attack took place at around 9am last night. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This was a despicable attack. Those involved showed absolutely no regard for human life and we must unite again in condemning this evil act. “This attack is another […]
Ahead of the resumption of party talks at Hillsborough tomorrow, Alliance Leader David Ford has said that all the progress made in recent days must deliver a deal to safeguard the Assembly. David Ford said: “So much distance has been travelled that we must successfully complete the journey. As always, political talks in Northern Ireland […]