Awaiting the budget with trepidation. I have consistently made the case that monies previously received under CAP must keep pace with inflation, plus the need for Just Transition funding. Cutting Agricultural Property Relief would be retrograde, inhibiting generational renewal.

Bottle nose Dolphins. Church Bay. Rathlin Island. Barra Best Louise Small Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Irish Wildlife Trust Ulster Wildlife LIFE Raft Visit Causeway Coast & Glens Causeway Coast&Glens

Hidden deep in the Budget document is this: a strong hint that the government may cut the farming budget. Tory failure and betrayal on agriculture now compounded by Labour who have thrown farmers and food production to the wolves. Liberal Democrats will fight this every step of the way

Our CEO, Martin Lines, shares his response to today’s budget and its impact on nature-friendly farming. Read it here 👉 nffn.org.uk/news/nffn-welc…

Our overstretched water infrastructure is blocking new homes, harming the economy & environment. Alliance wants to see: ✅Mutualisation to unlock long-term investment ✅ PC21 fully funded ✅ New Infrastructure Commission to ensure value for money

Conscious that many of those affected may not be aware that the historical institutional abuse redress scheme has a deadline of 2nd April 2025 for applications. If you have been affected, please ensure you apply by this deadline to access redress and compensation.

In October Auschwitz Memorial account lost 7,279 followers. We can commemorate the victims of Auschwitz and educate people on social media thanks to your overwhelming support. Every RT matters. Share our posts and amplify our voice. We remember together.

Some think #probation is an "easy option". Evidence shows it's effective in reducing reoffending and challenging offending behaviour. Last week, I'd the privilege of presenting #longservice awards to staff working each day to make our community safer. 🙏🏻 #ThankYou Probation Board for Northern Ireland

Prime Minister's Questions- how does it work? Can you not just stand up and say what you want when you feel like it every week? No! 🚫 There are RULES! And protocols and lots of other procedures to follow! 😆 This is the secret of behind the scenes PMQs...1/

Remembrance Day Services, this afternoon in Antrim and earlier this morning in Ballyclare. We will remember them. #RemembranceDay2024

It was wonderful to have Fleur Anderson MP NIO Minister in Lagan Valley last week, listening to people about what matters to them- health, housing, ending poverty and violence against women and so much more. I said I would put the issues that matter to you first and I'm making good on

This is disgusting. Targeting a strong female politician for misogynistic abuse from anonymous accounts on social media is evidence of a sick mind and a pathetic existence.

It was great to welcome David Ford ex-MLA to the Extern stand today at the Alliance Party Conference It is always a pleasure to discuss our work supporting people in the criminal justice system and beyond. Thanks for stopping by. #apni25

🌳🌍♻️ Alliance Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir MLA has committed to ten pledges as part of his new Corporate Plan. He sets out a vision delivering a net zero, nature positive future, supporting sustainable agriculture and thriving rural communities.

Last week during the statement on Tariffs, the Secretary of State said those of us who explicitly asked if online safety was being used as a bargaining chip in talks with the US were "inventing problems" and creating problems that weren't there. Looks like we weren't the ones

No offence to Claire Hanna and congratulations to her, but this was surprising news to my family. Perhaps you should check the records from 2009 and 2010 Mark Simpson 😉

Congratulations Claire Hanna and welcome to the club of party leaders who've run the Belfast Marathon. PS - I think you were faster than me (just) 😉

And the line below pretty much sums up the crisis facing our natural environment and the need for urgent action. Alliance Party will continue efforts to lead change in the knowledge that most people share our serious concern for Lough Neagh and other sites.

Delighted that it looks as though the Executive will agree the bid for £5m I submitted to assist the PSNI with the costs of the past week's unrest. It’s a good start but long-term investment is required.