Austerity a political choice we cannot inflict on our people, says Sorcha Eastwood MP, during maiden speech. Read more: allianceparty.org/austerity_a_po…

Thanks RSPB NI for showing me around Lough Beg this morning. It was great to see nature-friendly farming practices in action, including enhancing biodiversity, improving water quality and restoring peatlands. These practices present opportunities in other areas around Lough Neagh

.Andrew McMurray alarmed by NI Water discharging waste along NI’s coast. Read more here👇: allianceparty.org/mcmurray_alarm…

.Helena Young expresses condolences following death of care worker in Newry. Read more: allianceparty.org/young_expresse…

🚯 Community Litter Pick 🚯 Another litter pick around Fortwilliam roundabout this Friday at 3pm, meeting on Shore Rd junction, join if you can! Thanks to all who came last week- it really is disgusting that some think it's acceptable to treat our environment like this.

Education Minister’s £250k spend on ‘magnetic pouches’ is extremely concerning says Michelle Guy. Read more here👇: allianceparty.org/education_mini…

I said I would campaign on cancer not just for Lagan Valley, but right across the UK & Ireland- yesterday was one of the first step by launching a report from Blood Cancer UK 1 in 2 of us will get cancer across these islands & we must do all we can to help families & patients

I look forward to engaging w/ ⁦Mags #HIAI. MBE🥇4KevinRIP💙 🇺🇦⁩ on this. I’m been pressing ⁦The Executive Office⁩ officials for the commissioning of research into this to define its extent. Calls for NI inquiry into abuse by clerics in schools run by religious orders belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-…

Progress welcome but still long way to go in embracing renewable energy, says David Honeyford MLA. Read more: allianceparty.org/progress_welco…

In Northern Ireland young people are subjected to violence, groomed, recruited, exploited, and harmed by paramilitary criminal gangs every day. But there are people in your community that can help. Reach out for support. endingtheharm.com/get-support/

Thanks Justice NI Naomi Long MLA for clarifying for private landlords & MLAs that the Small Claims limit of £5k is appropriate for NI. Taking tenants to court for rent arrears should be a landlord’s last step. Small Claims Court isnt the way forward. Housing Rights Advice NI

"It's, frankly, not good enough to tell families to wait," said Sorcha Eastwood MP, launching Blood Cancer UK's report and Action Plan. It's time Northern Ireland had its own regional Blood Cancer and Haematology Centre 👇

.Sorcha Eastwood MP calls for further investment in blood cancer treatment, following Blood Cancer UK’s report. Read more here👇: allianceparty.org/eastwood_calls…

UK Government must match local funding for tackling paramilitarism to ensure success, says Stewart Dickson CF MLA 🇺🇦. Read more: allianceparty.org/uk_government_…

At a time when resources are so stretched in the public sector, this expenditure is hard to fathom. Not only do most schools already have policies in place to deal with this issue but each mobile comes with an off switch which is absolutely free...

Pension Credit may become the main qualifying benefit for Winter Fuel Payments, so it's important you check your eligibility. Currently, 28% of those who qualify for Pension Credit aren’t receiving it. Check your eligibility: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/under… Or call: 0808 100 6165

A packed #EastAntrim Alliance Party Business Breakfast in Carrickfergus this morning, with keynote speaker Richard Ramsey former Chief Economist Ulster Bank we also welcomed Naomi Long MLA Andrew Muir MLA who joined us and spoke Alliance Party

.Peter McReynolds MLA welcomes opening of Belfast Grand Central Station. Read more here👇: allianceparty.org/mcreynolds_wel…

Good turnout this morning for the Alliance Party East Antrim Business Breakfast with Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA and Agri and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir MLA. Alliance Party Stewart Dickson CF MLA 🇺🇦 Naomi Long MLA Andrew Muir MLA

An enjoyable morning at the East Antrim Alliance Party business breakfast, hearing from Stewart Dickson CF MLA 🇺🇦 Naomi Long MLA Andrew Muir MLA and other guest speakers. Useful engagement on opportunities for NI businesses as well as discussion on current challenges.