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Alliance Youth NI @allianceyouthni.bsky.social · 29d

Hostility at any Freshers' Fair or event is wrong.
No student should feel unsafe.
However, calls from Unionist reps to block Irish language signs on campus undermine inclusivity too. QUB must be a campus where all cultures & identities are respected equally.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Sep 18

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 · Sep 23

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 · Sep 24

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 · Sep 30

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 Youth NI @allianceyouthni.bsky.social · Sep 16

Thank you to everyone who called down to see us at QUB freshers today!

So great seeing so many young people interested in politics and in Alliance youth 💛

Exciting things to come !!

#qubfreshers #allianceyouth

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Alliance Youth NI @allianceyouthni.bsky.social · Sep 16

Come say hi to us at QUB freshers fair!

We are at stall 53 from 10.30-15.30 today.

Can’t wait to see you all !

#freshers #allianceyouth #alliance #uni #QUB

Alliance Youth NI @allianceyouthni.bsky.social · Sep 13

Our AY social media office supporting the @airambulanceni in Tescos Newtownards. Emergency services day is the 9th September every year. If you see any collections in your local area please consider donating to any of your emergency services. #emergencyservice #emergencyservicesday

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Sep 12

"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 · 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 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 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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Naomi Long MLA @naomilong.bsky.social · Aug 18

The scale of suffering and bloodshed in Gaza is intolerable.

Alongside party leaders from across the UK, I have written to the Prime Minister demanding immediate action.

Parliament must be recalled to end arms sales, introduce sanctions and uphold international law.

Screen grab of letter from MPs, MLAs, MSPs & MSs to the PM condemning UK support for Israel’s actions in Gaza. It highlights a man-made humanitarian catastrophe, including famine, mass killing of children, and denial of aid — violations of international law and the Genocide Convention. It condemns the killing of journalists, defends the right to protest, and also condemns Hamas for the 7 Oct attacks, killings and hostage-taking.

The second page of the letter continues, urging the Prime Minister to act immediately rather than wait until September, warning that every day of delay means more deaths and starvation. It highlights the UK’s obligations under the Genocide Convention and risks of continuing political, diplomatic, and military support for Israel. It calls for recalling Parliament to impose sanctions, supporting a ceasefire, ending arms sales, backing international investigations, and ensuring unimpeded delivery of aid. The letter concludes that the UK’s moral standing will be judged by whether it stands for humanity or remains silent.

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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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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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Naomi Long MLA @naomilong.bsky.social · Jul 22

Advances in technology & AI have led to a massive increase in image-based sexual abuse and the impact on victims is devastating.

That's why I'm taking steps to criminalise sexually explicit deepfakes.

Image of a person sitting behind a laptop. Text reads: Alliance is taking action to criminalise deepfakes

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Alliance Youth NI @allianceyouthni.bsky.social · Jul 19

UK Government will now extend voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds.
Now it's time to ensure these changes will apply to the 2027 Assembly elections.
Help us make it happen and join us today!

allianceparty.org/become_a_member

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Alliance Youth NI @allianceyouthni.bsky.social · Jul 18

Fantastic news that the
UK Government will now extend voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds.
Now it's time to ensure these changes will apply to the 2027 Assembly elections.
Help us make it happen and join us today!

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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · Jul 16

'Its Language and attitudes that are taking things away from children...'
- Kellie Armstrong MLA speaks on the cancellation of a cross community sports camp.
#crosscommunity #Sports #sportscamp #children #northdown #strangfordmla #strangford #MLA #summer #workingforyou #leadingchange

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Jul 2

Alliance continues to prioritise animal welfare. 🐶 🐈

That's why we're progressing the ban on import of pets like dogs with cropped ears and declawed cats.

Animal cruelty has no place in our society.

Image of a puppy in a cage. Text reads: We're banning imports of mutilated pets

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Jul 4

Nuala McAllister MLA urges Minister to get round the table with GPs to ensure delivery of services to public.

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McAllister urges Minister to get round the table with GPs to ensure delivery of services to public

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Jul 7

Civic Forum can be a vital tool to engage society and shape policy, says @scdicksonmla.bsky.social.

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

Civic Forum can be a vital tool to engage society and shape policy, says Dickson

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Jul 7

Paramilitaries are criminal gangs and shouldn't be negotiated with or offered incentives to stay out of our communities, says Nuala McAllister MLA.

The UK & Irish governments must remind these illegal groups that if they don't disband, they'll face the full consequences of the law.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Jun 23

Run-down buildings are a blight on our neighbourhoods. 🏘️

Minister @AndrewMuirNI has introduced a Bill to give Councils more powers to take action. 🛠️

Image of dilapidated buildings. Text reads: Dilapidation Bill launched. We're giving councils the power to tackle dilapidated buildings.

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