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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 1d

No one should ever have to choose between heating and eating.

That's why we're calling on the Communities Minister today to propose higher and more energy efficient housing standards🏠

By doing so, we can put more money in people’s pockets and make our environment cleaner.

Image of houses with solar panels. Text reads: Lower bills and warmer homes. Make housing more energy efficient to: Put an end to fuel poverty for good, Put more money in people's pockets, Cut carbon and protect our planet.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 1d

1 in 5 women experience mental health issues either during or after pregnancy, yet NI is still without a Mother and Baby Unit, says @sianalliance.bsky.social.

NI can no longer be left behind.

Perinatal mental health care is essential, and mothers and babies must be supported.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 8d

Our motion calling on the Economy Minister to fix NI's skills gap has PASSED✅

Every young person deserves the chance to develop their skills, build a career, and have hope for a better future.

No young person or business should be held back because the system is broken.

Image of a student at a mechanic apprenticeship. Background is of a garage. Text reads: Lets fix the skills gap.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 14d

SoS must bring forward full public inquiry, says McAllister, after McCullough Review publication.

Read more: https://www.allianceparty.org/sos_must_bring_forward_full_public_inquiry_says_mcallister_after_mccullough_review_publication

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 15d

Paramilitaries are a poison on our society.

The Secretary of State’s appointment of a “go-between” to negotiate with them risks legitimising their coercion and criminality.

It’s time they were off the backs of our community and out of the murky shadows of our politics.

Images of paramilitaries, fast cars, jet skis and money.

Text reads: Enough talking.

- Stop bankrolling them.
- Stop legitimising them.
- Make them disband.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 20d

While Alliance fought for more funding in talks with the UK Gov, the UUP argued for a corporation tax cut that would have left us with less.

“Doug hasn’t heard us calling for more PSNI funding, not because we haven’t, but because he hasn’t been listening,” says @eointennyson.bsky.social.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 20d

Our peatlands have massive potential in combating climate change, improving water quality and reversing biodiversity decline.

DAERA Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social has launched his Peatland Strategy to restore these precious habitats.

Image of peatlands.

Text reads: Unleashing the power of our peatlands

+ Storing and capturing carbon
+ Supporting threatened habitats and species
+ Improving water quality
+ Creating green jobs

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 22d

Motion PASSED✅

“As politicians, we have a duty to stand clearly with victims and never give cover to the perpetrators.

It’s time we invested in our communities so we become a society where everyone, regardless of their background, feels safe and welcome," says @sianalliance.bsky.social

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David Ford @david-ford.bsky.social · 22d

What is it about the UUP?
On Talkback (Radio Ulster) today, @williamcrawley.bsky.social interviewed @sianalliance.bsky.social about the need for politicians to provide leadership in stopping violence.
Then the local UUP MLA came on to have a pop at @naomilong.bsky.social about a prison dog.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 22d

The racial violence we’ve witnessed across NI over the past year has been disgusting. No one should live in fear in their own community, says @sianalliance.bsky.social.

That’s why Alliance is calling on politicians to show leadership and stand up against racism.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 23d

Parents need certainty on school uniform costs. A cap is the clearest way to obtain that.

The Bill the Education Minister has brought forward today risks having zero impact on costs.

We have put forward amendments which will hold the Minister to account, says Nick Mathison MLA.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 26d

"Sadly, in recent months, we've seen politicians scapegoat marginalised groups as a form of distraction politics.

It's our duty to correct these false narratives and focus on the genuine issues affecting constituencies, such as health care and social housing," - @eointennyson.bsky.social

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Sep 7

Shameful that SEN children remain without appropriate school placement, says @michelleguy.bsky.social, ahead of Alliance Assembly motion tomorrow.

Read more: https://www.allianceparty.org/shameful_that_sen_children_remain_without_appropriate_school_placement_says_guy_ahead_of_assembly_motion

Shameful that SEN children remain without appropriate school placement, says Guy, ahead of Assembly motion

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Sep 7

.@emmetmcdb.bsky.social condemns South Belfast security alert.

Read more: https://www.allianceparty.org/mcdonough_brown_condemns_south_belfast_security_alert

McDonough-Brown condemns South Belfast security alert

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Sep 6

Alliance will not participate in councillor strike, says Cllr Peter Lavery.

Read more: https://www.allianceparty.org/alliance_will_not_participate_in_councillor_strike_says_lavery

Alliance will not participate in councillor strike, says Lavery

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Sep 4

Closer UK-EU ties clearest way to mitigate Brexit’s impact, says @eointennyson.bsky.social.

Read more: https://www.allianceparty.org/closer_uk_eu_ties_clearest_way_to_mitigate_brexit_s_impact_says_tennyson

Closer UK-EU ties clearest way to mitigate Brexit’s impact, says Tennyson

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨🚨 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁

The court has found that the Department's strategy was in breach of the Integrated Education Act, as it did not include targets and measurable benchmarks in accordance with legislation.

Image of a gavel and court scales. Text reads: Breaking news - High Court rules Education Department has breached Integrated Education Act

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Sep 2

🏛️ It's critical that we cherish and maintain our historic cultural sites like the Assembly Rooms building, and the development of this bid is exciting progress, says @michaelalong.bsky.social.

With restoration, it has a key part to play not just in Belfast's past, but its future too 👇

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Naomi Long MLA @naomilong.bsky.social · Sep 1

🏳️‍🌈 Levels of domestic abuse in the LGBTQIA+ community are shocking and too often go unreported.

Grateful to launch vital research from @HereNI, funded by my Department, exposing this reality.

I want to ensure we recognise all victims and tailor support to meet their needs.

Myself and my Alliance Party colleagues at an event publishing research on domestic abuse and LGBTQIA+ people.

Myself addressing the attendees at the launch.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Aug 28

SEN children unable to start full-time education in September unacceptable, says @michelleguy.bsky.social.

Read more here:
www.allianceparty.org/_sen_c...

SEN children unable to start full-time education in September unacceptable, says Guy

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Aug 27

Education Minister asleep at the wheel during latest SEN placement crisis, says Nick Mathison MLA.

Read more here:
www.allianceparty.org/educat...

Education Minister asleep at the wheel during latest SEN placement crisis, says Mathison

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Aug 25

@micky-murray.bsky.social saddened at death of teenage girl following Belfast festival.

Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/murray...

Murray saddened at death of teenage girl following Belfast festival

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Aug 21

We need to get real about the housing crisis, says @kelmba.bsky.social.

Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/we_nee...

We need to get real about the housing crisis, says Armstrong

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Aug 20

“The Maze Long Kesh site remains a huge economic and social opportunity for NI, but the DUP and Sinn Féin continue to block development.

This deadlock is disappointing the whole community. It's time the First Ministers agreed on a plan to unlock its potential," says David Honeyford MLA.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Aug 19

"Allowing injured Palestinian children to come to NI for medical treatment is both the right and humane thing to do.

“We wouldn’t wish the horrors we've witnessed in Gaza on anyone, and the international community must unite in this time of emergency,” says @paulaballiance.bsky.social

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