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04/05/2023
People Urged To 'Send A Message' On 18 May
Naomi Long has called on voters across Northern Ireland to "to send a message to those holding the political institutions to ransom" by voting Alliance at the upcoming council elections on 18 May.
Mrs Long made the call as she launched her party's election manifesto, which she said focuses on the "issues that matter to people".
Speaking at the event, Mrs Long said: "This election is a chance to elect candidates who are focused on what really matters: from improving health and education to protecting our environment, from delivering accessible transport to making our streets safer.
"Alliance Councillors have a strong record in local government, driving openness, transparency, and fairness, challenging party political carve-ups, tackling the climate crisis, and supporting strong economic development. This is an opportunity for people to elect even more Alliance Councillors who will continue to build on that work and show politics can deliver for them, their family, and their neighbourhood.
"However, every vote for Alliance on May 18 can can also send a clear message people deserve and demand a working Assembly and Executive. No more drama, just delivery."
The Alliance Party is running 110 candidates across all 11 councils, covering more district electoral areas than any other party.
There election manifesto can be read here.
Mrs Long made the call as she launched her party's election manifesto, which she said focuses on the "issues that matter to people".
Speaking at the event, Mrs Long said: "This election is a chance to elect candidates who are focused on what really matters: from improving health and education to protecting our environment, from delivering accessible transport to making our streets safer.
"Alliance Councillors have a strong record in local government, driving openness, transparency, and fairness, challenging party political carve-ups, tackling the climate crisis, and supporting strong economic development. This is an opportunity for people to elect even more Alliance Councillors who will continue to build on that work and show politics can deliver for them, their family, and their neighbourhood.
"However, every vote for Alliance on May 18 can can also send a clear message people deserve and demand a working Assembly and Executive. No more drama, just delivery."
The Alliance Party is running 110 candidates across all 11 councils, covering more district electoral areas than any other party.
There election manifesto can be read here.
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