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Bid to force Education Minister Givan from office over Israel trip fails

Paul Givan called the no-confidence motion against him a ‘calculated attempt to drive a unionist minister from office’.

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025

Kneecap criticise DUP and Alliance and say it is ‘good to be home’ in Belfast

‘You couldn’t pay for the PR the DUP gives Kneecap,’ band member Naoise O Caireallain told the crowd at Belfast Vital.

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025

Tributes after death of former Alliance leader Sean Neeson at 79

Current party leader Naomi Long said Mr Neeson had been a dedicated public servant.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025

Green Party aims to 'bounce back stronger' in Northern Ireland council election

Launching their election manifesto, Green Party leader Mal O'Hara said voters do not want a "rehash" of last year's Stormont poll

Belfast Live · May 11, 2023

NI Council Elections 2023: Alliance candidate hoping for ‘groundbreaking’ first Fermanagh council seat

The party does not currently have any elected representatives in the county

Belfast Live · May 5, 2023

Alliance Belfast election candidate withdraws due to 'paperwork issue'

She had been seeking to become the first refugee elected as a councillor in Northern Ireland

Belfast Live · Apr 23, 2023

Alliance activist withdraws from council election weeks after being announced as a candidate

The Alliance Party criticised Belfast Live for asking questions, describing it as "harassment"

Belfast Live · Apr 14, 2023

Good Friday Agreement was not written in stone, says Alliance party MP

The Good Friday Agreement was not written in stone and can be changed to prevent the recurring deadlocks at Stormont.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Alliance stops unionist drive to increase union flag flying in Ards and North Down

Alliance has a successful "call-in" against proposal to extend flag flybing at civis buildings and war memorials

Belfast Live · Mar 31, 2023