"My hope for the year ahead is that we can look back and say that we have taken steps to ensure that Belfast is a more inclusive, forward thinking and kind city." Incoming Alliance Lord Mayor of Belfast, Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Micky Murray outlines his vision for the year ahead 👇

Crisis? What Crisis? 🔊🎙️ 👶 First up on the latest Ulster Economix Podcast - what is the current childcare crisis? 👶 Richard Ramsey asks Aoife Hamilton, Consultant at Employers4Childcare ➡️ Listen in full at UlsterEconomix.com

Lovely morning out canvassing with the South Belfast & Mid Down Alliance Party team - we’re the biggest party in this new constituency & we’re doing all we can to increase our representation, which will mean being able to deliver more for you 💛

I made this statement two weeks ago - shortly after I got a call from the YMCA who were keen to see if they could save PlayDen. Wonderful news they’ll be taking it over, keeping quality childcare places & jobs in South Belfast 🎉 newsletter.co.uk/business/belfa…

This election is about change. It's about removing the Tories and the local MPs who propped them up and voted with them on some of their most destructive policies. Alliance is leading that change. Watch our new party election broadcast:

Who knew putting up posters of an old school friend could be this much fun? On July 4th vote for Kate Nicholl!

.Paula Bradshaw MLA submits Private Member's Bill to tackle unwanted flags and banners on public property. Read more: allianceparty.org/bradshaw_submi…

This is what Kate Nicholl and Paula Bradshaw MLA make such an great team they take on the big issues in the community. Imagine what we could do in South Belfast with an Alliance MP as well as the most MLAs/Belfast Lord Mayor for this year and 11 councillors? You can make it happen.

Alliance is the main challenger in a number of constituencies in #GE24. This election could be momentous. You can help make history by electing Alliance MPs, who will lead positive, progressive change. This Thursday, vote Alliance ✖🗳

I would urge everyone in #SouthBelfastandMidDown to vote for my friend and colleague Kate Nicholl on Thursday.   Kate not only has an eye for the key issues, such childcare, fair pay and diversity, but she just has a way of working with people to get things done!   VOTE NICHOLL-X

It isn't often you get to vote for someone who's policies you agree with and who you know, personally, to be an incredibly good and ethical person who is in politics for the right reasons. This week I will get that chance when I cast my vote for Kate Nicholl #VoteAlliance

That’s my vote cast for Kate Nicholl ! It has been a pleasure to campaign with and for her over the last 6 weeks - fingers crossed for the result later tonight! Whatever happens Kate is an incredible representative for South Belfast and Mid-Down!

Our litter-pick in South Belfast is becoming a monthly event & the group of volunteers is growing, so if u would like to join us, drop me a DM. Thx Ideaspace Karl TaraB Ian James Parsley Luke Patterson Fiona Cole Gavin Morrison 🇺🇦 & others for getting involved!

My constituency office is open from 9am - 3.30pm on August 5th - 16th for donations to Women's Aid. They are currently very short on shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, and deodorant. Nappies of all sizes are always needed. Please consider taking the time to drop in and donate!

Asking for an interview with Putin as he's being released from Russian prison is the most baller move ever. Fair play Evan Gershkovich

Today, I spoke on behalf of Alliance Party at the Unity Over Division rally at City Hall. We must stand firm and together against Islamophobia and all forms of racism!

15,000 people took to the streets of Belfast today to stand up against racism! I was more than happy to speak at todays rally. This is our city, this is your city, and this is a city of sanctuary for those who need it and always will be.

For the last number of weeks, social media has been flooded with false claims and myths about immigration and asylum seekers in Northern Ireland. Alliance believes it is time to set the record straight. Get the facts here: allianceparty.org/setting_the_re…

The great thing about money is that people can spend it on things they need instead of things that other people ('experts') think they need. Amazing talk by Rory Stewart on the power of cash to eliminate extreme poverty. Worth 13 mins of your time -->

Earlier this week, Web Summit hosted "Let's Talk About Tax, Baby!"—a session with leading academics on international taxation & the implications of the Apple case. For those who missed it, catch GiuliaAli's interview in Líder on why these issues matter: lidermagazine.sapo.pt/tech-impostos-…