Kellie Armstrong MLA
@kelmba.bsky.social
Alliance MLA for Strangford since 2016. Opinions are my own.
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At our Breakfast Briefing, Andy Allen MBE MLA, @kelmba.bsky.social, Angus Kerr, Director of Climate Change Division, DfC, and Ciara Ferguson MLA spoke about #FuelPoverty
Andy Allen said that fuel poverty is an issue that does not always get the attention it needs.
#LucidTalkPoll2025
Andy Allen said that fuel poverty is an issue that does not always get the attention it needs.
#LucidTalkPoll2025
November 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
At our Breakfast Briefing, Andy Allen MBE MLA, @kelmba.bsky.social, Angus Kerr, Director of Climate Change Division, DfC, and Ciara Ferguson MLA spoke about #FuelPoverty
Andy Allen said that fuel poverty is an issue that does not always get the attention it needs.
#LucidTalkPoll2025
Andy Allen said that fuel poverty is an issue that does not always get the attention it needs.
#LucidTalkPoll2025
Honoured to mark the launch of a new Mesothelioma Clinical Nurse Specialist post in NI—jointly funded by
@MesotheliomaUK & @macmillancancer
This is a vital step forward for patients & families. Special thanks to the Rodgers family for making this possible. 💙
@MesotheliomaUK & @macmillancancer
This is a vital step forward for patients & families. Special thanks to the Rodgers family for making this possible. 💙
November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Honoured to mark the launch of a new Mesothelioma Clinical Nurse Specialist post in NI—jointly funded by
@MesotheliomaUK & @macmillancancer
This is a vital step forward for patients & families. Special thanks to the Rodgers family for making this possible. 💙
@MesotheliomaUK & @macmillancancer
This is a vital step forward for patients & families. Special thanks to the Rodgers family for making this possible. 💙
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Our local pubs, cafes and restaurants are the beating heart of our communities, but too many of them are struggling to stay afloat.
That's why @sorchaeastwood.bsky.social has launched a petition to save them.
Sign it and help save your local 👇
petition.parliament.uk/petit...
That's why @sorchaeastwood.bsky.social has launched a petition to save them.
Sign it and help save your local 👇
petition.parliament.uk/petit...
October 17, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Our local pubs, cafes and restaurants are the beating heart of our communities, but too many of them are struggling to stay afloat.
That's why @sorchaeastwood.bsky.social has launched a petition to save them.
Sign it and help save your local 👇
petition.parliament.uk/petit...
That's why @sorchaeastwood.bsky.social has launched a petition to save them.
Sign it and help save your local 👇
petition.parliament.uk/petit...
We have had a record number of cases this month, we are so glad to have helped so many people.
We are here to help, why not call us today?
Call Us: 028 9181 1414
Email us: Kellie.Armstrong@co.niassembly.gov.uk
Visit us: 14 South Street, Ards, BT23 4JT
We are here to help, why not call us today?
Call Us: 028 9181 1414
Email us: Kellie.Armstrong@co.niassembly.gov.uk
Visit us: 14 South Street, Ards, BT23 4JT
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We have had a record number of cases this month, we are so glad to have helped so many people.
We are here to help, why not call us today?
Call Us: 028 9181 1414
Email us: Kellie.Armstrong@co.niassembly.gov.uk
Visit us: 14 South Street, Ards, BT23 4JT
We are here to help, why not call us today?
Call Us: 028 9181 1414
Email us: Kellie.Armstrong@co.niassembly.gov.uk
Visit us: 14 South Street, Ards, BT23 4JT
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Paramilitaries are a poison on our society.
The Secretary of State’s appointment of a “go-between” to negotiate with them risks legitimising their coercion and criminality.
It’s time they were off the backs of our community and out of the murky shadows of our politics.
The Secretary of State’s appointment of a “go-between” to negotiate with them risks legitimising their coercion and criminality.
It’s time they were off the backs of our community and out of the murky shadows of our politics.
September 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Paramilitaries are a poison on our society.
The Secretary of State’s appointment of a “go-between” to negotiate with them risks legitimising their coercion and criminality.
It’s time they were off the backs of our community and out of the murky shadows of our politics.
The Secretary of State’s appointment of a “go-between” to negotiate with them risks legitimising their coercion and criminality.
It’s time they were off the backs of our community and out of the murky shadows of our politics.
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Our motion calling on the Economy Minister to fix NI's skills gap has PASSED✅
Every young person deserves the chance to develop their skills, build a career, and have hope for a better future.
No young person or business should be held back because the system is broken.
Every young person deserves the chance to develop their skills, build a career, and have hope for a better future.
No young person or business should be held back because the system is broken.
September 30, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Our motion calling on the Economy Minister to fix NI's skills gap has PASSED✅
Every young person deserves the chance to develop their skills, build a career, and have hope for a better future.
No young person or business should be held back because the system is broken.
Every young person deserves the chance to develop their skills, build a career, and have hope for a better future.
No young person or business should be held back because the system is broken.
Kellie Armstrong MLA, has welcomed action by courts to improve the situation for individuals being released from custody to prevent homelessness.
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Armstrong welcomes progress by Courts to help prevent homelessness
Armstrong welcomes progress by Courts to help prevent homelessness
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September 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Kellie Armstrong MLA, has welcomed action by courts to improve the situation for individuals being released from custody to prevent homelessness.
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www.allianceparty.org/armstrong_we...
Read More:
www.allianceparty.org/armstrong_we...
Today I joined @trusselluk.bsky.social at their launch of the Trussell Hunger in the UK 2025 report and it's not just a warning. It is a call to action. Let us be the generation of leaders that refused to accept hunger in our society.
#Trusselltrust #trusselhunger #report #foodbank #hunger
#Trusselltrust #trusselhunger #report #foodbank #hunger
September 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Today I joined @trusselluk.bsky.social at their launch of the Trussell Hunger in the UK 2025 report and it's not just a warning. It is a call to action. Let us be the generation of leaders that refused to accept hunger in our society.
#Trusselltrust #trusselhunger #report #foodbank #hunger
#Trusselltrust #trusselhunger #report #foodbank #hunger
The High Court confirms Minister of Education Paul Givan has failed to deliver the requirements set down in the Integrated Education Act. Time is now for both Dept Education and the Education Authority to facilitate, encourage and support Integrated Education
🚨🚨 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁
The court has found that the Department's strategy was in breach of the Integrated Education Act, as it did not include targets and measurable benchmarks in accordance with legislation.
The court has found that the Department's strategy was in breach of the Integrated Education Act, as it did not include targets and measurable benchmarks in accordance with legislation.
September 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The High Court confirms Minister of Education Paul Givan has failed to deliver the requirements set down in the Integrated Education Act. Time is now for both Dept Education and the Education Authority to facilitate, encourage and support Integrated Education
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Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities responding to @kelmba.bsky.social MLA detailing meetings with DoI and DoF regarding review and update of building standards, since the Climate Change Act (NI) 2022 was introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
September 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities responding to @kelmba.bsky.social MLA detailing meetings with DoI and DoF regarding review and update of building standards, since the Climate Change Act (NI) 2022 was introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @kelmba.bsky.social MLA detailing the number of (i) people; and (ii) households, who are (a) on the social housing waiting list; (1/2)
September 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @kelmba.bsky.social MLA detailing the number of (i) people; and (ii) households, who are (a) on the social housing waiting list; (1/2)
Schools are back and so are the bugs! 😷
Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.
#backtoschool @publichealthagencyni
Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.
#backtoschool @publichealthagencyni
September 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Schools are back and so are the bugs! 😷
Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.
#backtoschool @publichealthagencyni
Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.
#backtoschool @publichealthagencyni
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We need to get real about the housing crisis, says @kelmba.bsky.social.
Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/we_nee...
Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/we_nee...
We need to get real about the housing crisis, says Armstrong
We need to get real about the housing crisis, says Armstrong
www.allianceparty.org
August 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We need to get real about the housing crisis, says @kelmba.bsky.social.
Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/we_nee...
Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/we_nee...
Today I had the privilege of attending @thebhf.bsky.social shop opening in Ards Shopping Center ❤️
The shop is absolutely fantastic and a credit to the team that made this all happen.
What an amazing addition to the Newtownards area!
#Newtownards #ards #Britishheartfoundation
The shop is absolutely fantastic and a credit to the team that made this all happen.
What an amazing addition to the Newtownards area!
#Newtownards #ards #Britishheartfoundation
August 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Today I had the privilege of attending @thebhf.bsky.social shop opening in Ards Shopping Center ❤️
The shop is absolutely fantastic and a credit to the team that made this all happen.
What an amazing addition to the Newtownards area!
#Newtownards #ards #Britishheartfoundation
The shop is absolutely fantastic and a credit to the team that made this all happen.
What an amazing addition to the Newtownards area!
#Newtownards #ards #Britishheartfoundation
With Newtownards Post Office branch closure being announced the Post Office have launched a public consultation.
Share your views on their proposed solutions to the main branches future closure.
link below:
www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-con...
Share your views on their proposed solutions to the main branches future closure.
link below:
www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-con...
August 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
With Newtownards Post Office branch closure being announced the Post Office have launched a public consultation.
Share your views on their proposed solutions to the main branches future closure.
link below:
www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-con...
Share your views on their proposed solutions to the main branches future closure.
link below:
www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-con...
I had the pleasure of attending @breastivalni #MoreThanMilk exhibition yesterday in Stormont. It was lovely to see so many happy babies in Stormont. Id love to see improved support for mums to feel safe and comfortable to breastfeed, sadly NI has one of the lowest rates in the UK
August 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I had the pleasure of attending @breastivalni #MoreThanMilk exhibition yesterday in Stormont. It was lovely to see so many happy babies in Stormont. Id love to see improved support for mums to feel safe and comfortable to breastfeed, sadly NI has one of the lowest rates in the UK
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Fantastic news that the UK Government will now extend voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds. 🗳️
Now it's time to ensure these changes will apply to the 2027 Assembly elections. 🏛️
Help us make it happen and join us today: www.allianceparty.org/become...
Now it's time to ensure these changes will apply to the 2027 Assembly elections. 🏛️
Help us make it happen and join us today: www.allianceparty.org/become...
July 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Fantastic news that the UK Government will now extend voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds. 🗳️
Now it's time to ensure these changes will apply to the 2027 Assembly elections. 🏛️
Help us make it happen and join us today: www.allianceparty.org/become...
Now it's time to ensure these changes will apply to the 2027 Assembly elections. 🏛️
Help us make it happen and join us today: www.allianceparty.org/become...
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“The closure of a cross-community summer scheme due to sectarian views sends a clear message that NI needs to go a step further in its peace process," says @kelmba.bsky.social.
As a society, we should promote diversity among our children and teach them that their background shouldn't matter.
As a society, we should promote diversity among our children and teach them that their background shouldn't matter.
July 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“The closure of a cross-community summer scheme due to sectarian views sends a clear message that NI needs to go a step further in its peace process," says @kelmba.bsky.social.
As a society, we should promote diversity among our children and teach them that their background shouldn't matter.
As a society, we should promote diversity among our children and teach them that their background shouldn't matter.
'Its Language and attitudes that are taking things away from children...'
- Kellie Armstrong MLA speaks on the cancellation of a cross community sports camp.
#crosscommunity #Sports #sportscamp #children #northdown #strangfordmla #strangford #MLA #summer #workingforyou #leadingchange
- Kellie Armstrong MLA speaks on the cancellation of a cross community sports camp.
#crosscommunity #Sports #sportscamp #children #northdown #strangfordmla #strangford #MLA #summer #workingforyou #leadingchange
July 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
'Its Language and attitudes that are taking things away from children...'
- Kellie Armstrong MLA speaks on the cancellation of a cross community sports camp.
#crosscommunity #Sports #sportscamp #children #northdown #strangfordmla #strangford #MLA #summer #workingforyou #leadingchange
- Kellie Armstrong MLA speaks on the cancellation of a cross community sports camp.
#crosscommunity #Sports #sportscamp #children #northdown #strangfordmla #strangford #MLA #summer #workingforyou #leadingchange
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Alliance continues to prioritise animal welfare. 🐶 🐈
That's why we're progressing the ban on import of pets like dogs with cropped ears and declawed cats.
Animal cruelty has no place in our society.
That's why we're progressing the ban on import of pets like dogs with cropped ears and declawed cats.
Animal cruelty has no place in our society.
July 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Alliance continues to prioritise animal welfare. 🐶 🐈
That's why we're progressing the ban on import of pets like dogs with cropped ears and declawed cats.
Animal cruelty has no place in our society.
That's why we're progressing the ban on import of pets like dogs with cropped ears and declawed cats.
Animal cruelty has no place in our society.
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Civic Forum can be a vital tool to engage society and shape policy, says @scdicksonmla.bsky.social.
Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/civic_...
Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/civic_...
Civic Forum can be a vital tool to engage society and shape policy, says Dickson
Civic Forum can be a vital tool to engage society and shape policy, says Dickson
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July 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Civic Forum can be a vital tool to engage society and shape policy, says @scdicksonmla.bsky.social.
Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/civic_...
Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/civic_...
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Paramilitaries are criminal gangs and shouldn't be negotiated with or offered incentives to stay out of our communities, says Nuala McAllister MLA.
The UK & Irish governments must remind these illegal groups that if they don't disband, they'll face the full consequences of the law.
The UK & Irish governments must remind these illegal groups that if they don't disband, they'll face the full consequences of the law.
July 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Paramilitaries are criminal gangs and shouldn't be negotiated with or offered incentives to stay out of our communities, says Nuala McAllister MLA.
The UK & Irish governments must remind these illegal groups that if they don't disband, they'll face the full consequences of the law.
The UK & Irish governments must remind these illegal groups that if they don't disband, they'll face the full consequences of the law.
109 years ago The Battle of the Somme began. Today we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice ❤
We Will Remember Them
#Lestweforget #lestweforget2025 #Somme #battleofthesomme #Wewillrememberthem
We Will Remember Them
#Lestweforget #lestweforget2025 #Somme #battleofthesomme #Wewillrememberthem
July 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
109 years ago The Battle of the Somme began. Today we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice ❤
We Will Remember Them
#Lestweforget #lestweforget2025 #Somme #battleofthesomme #Wewillrememberthem
We Will Remember Them
#Lestweforget #lestweforget2025 #Somme #battleofthesomme #Wewillrememberthem
Ending violence against women and girls must be a priority for us all
My heart goes out to Sarah Montgomery’s family and loved ones, especially her children as they face an unimaginable loss.
If you have any info please assist the PSNI on 101 with reference number 865 28/06/25
My heart goes out to Sarah Montgomery’s family and loved ones, especially her children as they face an unimaginable loss.
If you have any info please assist the PSNI on 101 with reference number 865 28/06/25
June 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Ending violence against women and girls must be a priority for us all
My heart goes out to Sarah Montgomery’s family and loved ones, especially her children as they face an unimaginable loss.
If you have any info please assist the PSNI on 101 with reference number 865 28/06/25
My heart goes out to Sarah Montgomery’s family and loved ones, especially her children as they face an unimaginable loss.
If you have any info please assist the PSNI on 101 with reference number 865 28/06/25
Kellie Armstrong MLA praises Ards Rangers Inclusion FC on their recent Inclusion Football Tournament in Newtownards.
#newtownards #inclusivefootball #inclusion #football #ards #ardsrangersfc #support #congratulations
#newtownards #inclusivefootball #inclusion #football #ards #ardsrangersfc #support #congratulations
June 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Kellie Armstrong MLA praises Ards Rangers Inclusion FC on their recent Inclusion Football Tournament in Newtownards.
#newtownards #inclusivefootball #inclusion #football #ards #ardsrangersfc #support #congratulations
#newtownards #inclusivefootball #inclusion #football #ards #ardsrangersfc #support #congratulations