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Replace the politics of fear with the politics of hope

Only Ian Parsley offers real engagement with Europe

  • Ian Parsley will work constructively within the European institutions - making Europe work for us, rather than rolling over to every Brussels directive.

  • Ian Parsley will defend our economy, making the EU work in support of our small businesses and local charities, protecting them from the arrogance of the big banks.

  • Ian Parsley will fight for our environment by using our clean, green, image internationally to make us a green economy powerhouse.

  • Ian Parsley will work for everyone in Northern Ireland - to help build a united community where everyone is valued.

Vote 1 Parsley on June 4 - replace the politics of fear with the politics of hope.


Alliance Party vindicated after tribunal collapse New!

Fri 3rd Jul 2009

Leading Alliance politicians have said the party has been completely vindicated following the collapse of a case taken by Margaret Hawkins, and they stated that major questions must be raised about the role of the Equality Commission in this tribunal.

Levy on plastic bags long overdue New!

Thu 2nd Jul 2009

Alliance Sustainability Spokesperson Alan Lawther has welcomed comments from new Environment Minister Edwin Poots saying he is considering introducing a levy on plastic bags. Alan Lawther said any such move is long overdue and would provide a significant boost for environmental protection.

Cllr Alan Lawther outside Antrim Civic Centre. Photo © 2009 Michael Carchrie Campbell

Lunn comments on Ruane's Transfer 2010 paper

Tue 30th Jun 2009

Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said the Education Minister's Transfer 2010 paper provides "welcome clarity of what the Minister wants to achieve, if not how she intends to get there."

Portrait-yellow: LUNN Trevor (photography: Allan Leonard)

McCarthy reveals good news for older people on Rathlin ferry

Tue 30th Jun 2009

Alliance Party MLA Kieran McCarthy has revealed he has received notification from Minister Conor Murphy that Northern Ireland residents aged 60 and over can travel free on the Rathlin Island ferry.

Portrait-yellow: MCCARTHY Kieran (photography: Allan Leonard)

Anna Lo speech on Assembly debate on racist attacks

Mon 29th Jun 2009

I am very heartened by the response from all Members and parties today. I particularly welcome the First Minister's strong words and his sincerity and commitment to deal with the problem of sectarianism and racism. However, I am also saddened by some of the comments, which seemed to me to be defensive and to stereotype our ethnic minority communities. There are good and bad apples in all communities, and we have to take that into account. Where there are large numbers of new populations, there will, of course, be some people who will misbehave, but that is no cause for racist attacks.

Anna Lo (photography: Ian Williamson)

Make progress on Maze or opportunities may be lost

Mon 29th Jun 2009

Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has stated that urgent progress is needed on the redevelopment of the Maze as opportunities may be lost if there are further delays. His comments come as it appears a Development Corporation will be created for the Maze site. He also commented on news that Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has asked officials to consider whether the listed status of buildings at the Maze could be revoked.

Portrait-yellow: LUNN Trevor (photography: Allan Leonard)

Farry slams Executive failure over June Monitoring Round

Mon 29th Jun 2009

Alliance Party Finance Spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has slammed the failure of the Northern Ireland Executive to agree a June Monitoring Round statement before the Assembly's summer recess. This statement should have been given to the Assembly this week by the Finance Minister. Stephen Farry pointed out that there are important issues of public interest that require full Assembly scrutiny.

Portrait-yellow: FARRY Stephen (photography: Allan Leonard)

Long says decommissioning confirmation is very significant

Mon 29th Jun 2009

Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MLA has welcomed the progress made by the UVF and Red Hand Commando on decommissioning saying these are significant moves, and she has called on the UDA to fully decommission also. Her comments come as the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning said it had witnessed a 'major decommissioning event'.

Portrait-yellow: LONG Naomi (photography: Allan Leonard)

Ford comments following loyalist decommissioning statement

Sat 27th Jun 2009

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.

Portrait-yellow: FORD David (photography: Allan Leonard)

Neeson welcomes green light for eco-village

Fri 26th Jun 2009

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.

Portrait-yellow: NEESON Sean (photography: Allan Leonard)

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