Van Morrison knighthood is thoroughly deserved – Lyttle

Alliance East Belfast MLA, Chris Lyttle, has congratulated local musician Van Morrison after he was awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s birthday honours list.

Chris Lyttle MLA: “This is great news that one of the most famous sons of East Belfast has been given such a prestigious honour. It thoroughly deserved and I would like to extend my congratulations to one of the world’s most famous and talented musicians.

“He has kept his links to East Belfast, has helped put Eastside Arts Festival on the map and was recently given the freedom of his home city.

“I know that the people of East Belfast are very proud of him and will wish him well on this achievement.

ENDS

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