Tag Archives: Alliance Party

Assembly Election 2017: Lagan Valley

Posted on February 17, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

The key difference between Assembly 2016 and Assembly 2017 is that only five MLAs will be elected from each constituncy. For at least eighteen MLAs and their staff, this election has come four years too early. The percentage of votes … Continue reading →

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Assembly Election 2017: East Belfast

Posted on February 16, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

The key difference between Assembly 2016 and Assembly 2017 is that only five MLAs will be elected from each constituncy. For at least eighteen MLAs and their staff, this election has come four years too early. The percentage of votes … Continue reading →

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Constituency Offices…#29 Paula Bradshaw MLA

Posted on January 30, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

Paula Bradshaw MLA is currently a member of the Alliance Party and was elected to Stormont in May 2016. She fought South Belfast as a UUP-Tory in 2010 Westminster election and joined Alliance at the end of that year. Her … Continue reading →

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Alliance Party Headquarters

Posted on January 29, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

This is Alliance Party HQ in University Street, Belfast. Despite the sunny colour yellow, it has been described as a “cold house”. Who knows what sinister things go on behind this door. A former member, Ms Kamble has described the … Continue reading →

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Losing One Councillor Is Unfortunate…

Posted on January 27, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

For a political party to lose one councillor in one DEA is unfortunate. For a political party to lose two councillors in the same DEA looks downright careless. The party is the Alliance Party. These things happen of course. And it … Continue reading →

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Joint Authority Or Direct Rule?

Posted on January 12, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

It is strange that any upcoming election will focus on two rival Plan Bs rather than the alleged purpose…electing a power-sharing Executive for Norn Iron. The Good Friday Agreement is a failure. Whether it deserves to fail…thats a different question. … Continue reading →

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Alliance Party Shyte! : Slugger Steps In!

Posted on January 7, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

“Colum started well but was eclipsed by Naomi” (Mick Fealty) Seriously, have you ever read such patronising bullshit in all your life?

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The End Is Nigh?

Posted on January 6, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

Three questions. Will RHI bring down the Government? Would it be a bad thing? Do you care? I suppose the short answer to the first question is that it is too soon to tell. But it seems increasingly obvious that … Continue reading →

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I Blame LetsGetAlongerists

Posted on December 21, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

I blame LetsGetAlongerists. They havent gone away ya know. There is of course something hypocritical about Votes of No Confidence. Its a bit like shouting “Penalty!!” or “Offside!!!” At the TV screen when you are watching a football match involving … Continue reading →

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Naomi Long…Sheesh

Posted on October 26, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

Today Naomi Long became Leader of the Alliance Party. Yes….it seems that they can get even more pompous and sanctimonious. Not sure if a purpose can be found for David Ford. Does he stand down from the Assembly just six … Continue reading →

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