DUP interim leader Gavin Robinson faces challenge to defend seat
It is understood Alliance Party leader Naomi Long plans to remain in post as Northern Ireland minister for justice during the election campaign. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty ImagesAlliance Party leader Naomi Long has confirmed she will run in the UK general election in the East Belfast constituency.Previously Ms Long held the seat from 2010 to 2015 after historically defeating former DUP leader Peter Robinson.
Ms Long said: “Both in East Belfast and across Northern Ireland we have an opportunity to choose a brighter, more positive politics, focused on growing a dynamic, sustainable economy, delivering fair funding for public services through the block grant and ending political instability by reforming our institutions to remove vetoes.
“Whilst others are already focused on constitutional fearmongering and division, Alliance is focused on issues such as health, education, the economy, climate and the cost of living, seeking practical and innovative ways to improve people’s lives. ‘The rug has been pulled’: Ukrainians in Drumshanbo scramble for accommodation after notice to vacate
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