Alliance Leader David Ford has commented following at statement from the UVF and Red Hand Commando this morning which said that they had decommissioned fully. David Ford MLA said: “This is a very positive development in the context of progress towards completing the peace process. These moves lift a massive weight of every person in […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Seán Neeson has hailed news that planning permission has been granted for £100 million eco-village beside Larne Lough. The site at Magheramorne will contain 450 homes and sports facilities. Seán Neeson MLA said: “I very much welcome decision to give the go ahead for the development of Magheramorne quarry. This project […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has expressed sadness that more than 70 of the Romanian people who fled their homes last week following racist intimidation have decided to leave Northern Ireland. Anna Lo MLA: “It is a sad day for Northern Ireland as some people have decided that they can no longer live here […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has called a pipe bomb find in South Belfast as worrying. Police made the find in the Ulsterville Drive area on Wednesday night and said it was not connected to recent racist attacks. Anna Lo MLA said: “This pipe bomb find is worrying. Northern Ireland needs peace and stability, […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has called on the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister to stop delaying the Cohesion, Sharing and Integration strategy saying it is essential now, more than ever, following racist attacks which led to around 100 Romanian people deciding to leave Northern Ireland. Anna Lo MLA said: “The […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has said he is glad that a date has been set for the John Lewis public inquiry has been set and said that Westfield and John Lewis have shown much patience in the process. Trevor Lunn MLA: “It is frustrating that we have to wait until 30 November but […]
Alliance Employment and Learning Spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has expressed fears that cutting over 100 jobs at Queens University will have a very negative impact on local education. The university’s ruling Senate agreed to the job cuts today. Anna Lo MLA said: “While I can see why the university wants to make efficiencies, these job […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has condemned an attack on Belfast City Church on Monday night. The church had given shelter to over 100 Romanians last week who had fled their homes. Anna Lo also expressed sadness at news that the majority of people have decided to leave Northern Ireland Anna Lo MLA said: […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has expressed disgust at a report that the UDA is believed to have asked the Government for millions of pounds in exchange for full decommissioning. He said it appears that the UVF have done what is required on decommissioning and the UDA must now do the same David Ford said: “If […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has said individuals must listen to the family of Darren Roberts, who died after he was stabbed in Lisburn last weekend, and heed their calls for no retaliation. His comments come after stories emerged that graffiti had appeared and houses damaged following Darren’s death. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “I […]