Deputy Leader of the Alliance Party • MLA for Upper Bann • Progressive politics & shared future • eoin.tennyson@mla.niassembly.gov.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/eointennyson.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/eointennyson.bsky.social/post/3lfdddi7dy22wIt is disgraceful that Paul Givan has blocked two schools from transforming to integrated status, despite overwhelming support from parents. It seems parental choice is only paramount when it suits the DUP’s agenda. Why, in 2025, would any minister stand in the way of educating children together?09 Jan 2025 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:e5h3lzfoo6kitor2jsdk53ak/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfdddi7dy22whttps://bsky.app/profile/eointennyson.bsky.social/post/3ldq3fzqv7k2qThe Banbridge community came together last night in memory of Karen Cummings and the 24 other women who have been murdered in Northern Ireland since 2020. We must unite to end violence against women and girls. Enough is enough.20 Dec 2024 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:e5h3lzfoo6kitor2jsdk53ak/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldq3fzqv7k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/eointennyson.bsky.social/post/3ldjnzigpw223I’m delighted that agreement has been reached to deliver a 5.5% pay increase for healthcare workers, maintaining parity with England and Wales. Our public sector workers are the backbone of our public services, and deserve to be paid fairly for the vital work that they do.17 Dec 2024 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:e5h3lzfoo6kitor2jsdk53ak/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldjnzigpw223https://bsky.app/profile/eointennyson.bsky.social/post/3ldej3k3dm22nMy thoughts are with the loved ones of Karen Cummings as they come to terms with this devastating loss. Karen is the seventh woman to be killed in NI this year. We must unite to say enough is enough. Violence against women and girls is a sickening scourge on our society that must be eradicated.15 Dec 2024 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:e5h3lzfoo6kitor2jsdk53ak/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldej3k3dm22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/eointennyson.bsky.social/post/3ld2jfcuvwk2wHistory will judge those who pursued a hard Brexit against the wishes of people here. The Windsor Framework provides the only viable means to mitigate its impact. As a pro-EU party, Alliance is committed to protecting dual market access and a stronger relationship with Europe.11 Dec 2024 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:e5h3lzfoo6kitor2jsdk53ak/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld2jfcuvwk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/eointennyson.bsky.social/post/3lckul4q3dc2aSo-called conversion practices are torture, not treatment. These cruel practices have no place in society. No one should face harm because of who they are or who they love. Today, I’m launching a consultation on proposals to ban them.👇 https://www.allianceparty.org/banning_conversion_practices05 Dec 2024 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:e5h3lzfoo6kitor2jsdk53ak/app.bsky.feed.post/3lckul4q3dc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/eointennyson.bsky.social/post/3lbzeghj7uc2lThis is a pathetic move from SF, DUP, UUP & SDLP. Our plan would have reversed the cap placed on cross-compliance penalties by the DUP, and is the bare minimum we can do to tackle pollution and protect Lough Neagh. Only Alliance can be trusted to stand up for our environment. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Nov 2024 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:e5h3lzfoo6kitor2jsdk53ak/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbzeghj7uc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/eointennyson.bsky.social/post/3lbky4ui6js24Nikita Hand’s bravery and determination in taking this case have been remarkable. It’s hard to fathom what she and her family have been through over the past six years. I hope this outcome brings her some comfort. [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Nov 2024 22:01 +0000at://did:plc:e5h3lzfoo6kitor2jsdk53ak/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbky4ui6js24