Paula Bradshaw MLA
@paulaballiance.bsky.social
Alliance Party MLA; Chief Whip; Chair of the Committee for the Executive Office. Hockey coach and umpire. Mother & cat owner.
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The public consultation on my Private Member’s Bill on the Display of Flags & Emblems is now live here:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
More information here:
www.allianceparty.org/flags_and_em...
www.surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
More information here:
www.allianceparty.org/flags_and_em...
Had a great time at Belfast Met SU's games night with @fionamcateer.bsky.social. The SU are raising money in support of White Ribbon NI, a charity engaging directly with boys & men to end violence against women.
To make your own donation, please follow this link: www.givengain.com/project/caoi...
To make your own donation, please follow this link: www.givengain.com/project/caoi...
May 15, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Had a great time at Belfast Met SU's games night with @fionamcateer.bsky.social. The SU are raising money in support of White Ribbon NI, a charity engaging directly with boys & men to end violence against women.
To make your own donation, please follow this link: www.givengain.com/project/caoi...
To make your own donation, please follow this link: www.givengain.com/project/caoi...
Was delighted to attend today’s M.E. event at Stormont, but as frustrated as many there at the lack of progress on three key aims:
- alignment with NICE Guidelines;
- mandatory undergraduate education and training for healthcare professionals; and
- public awareness campaigns.
- alignment with NICE Guidelines;
- mandatory undergraduate education and training for healthcare professionals; and
- public awareness campaigns.
May 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Was delighted to attend today’s M.E. event at Stormont, but as frustrated as many there at the lack of progress on three key aims:
- alignment with NICE Guidelines;
- mandatory undergraduate education and training for healthcare professionals; and
- public awareness campaigns.
- alignment with NICE Guidelines;
- mandatory undergraduate education and training for healthcare professionals; and
- public awareness campaigns.
Thank you to @TRPNI for running a powerful and informative event at Stormont.
It was really important to hear the perspective of those who are on the receiving end of such intolerance, toxic behaviour and dehumanising language by some.
It was really important to hear the perspective of those who are on the receiving end of such intolerance, toxic behaviour and dehumanising language by some.
May 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Thank you to @TRPNI for running a powerful and informative event at Stormont.
It was really important to hear the perspective of those who are on the receiving end of such intolerance, toxic behaviour and dehumanising language by some.
It was really important to hear the perspective of those who are on the receiving end of such intolerance, toxic behaviour and dehumanising language by some.
A different sort of hockey for me this lunchtime - welcoming the ice cool @BelfastGiants team on the steps of Parliament Buildings at Stormont to celebrate another Elite League triumph!
April 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
A different sort of hockey for me this lunchtime - welcoming the ice cool @BelfastGiants team on the steps of Parliament Buildings at Stormont to celebrate another Elite League triumph!
I was privileged to take part in a short film making the case for availability of thrombectomy procedures 24/7 in Northern Ireland:
www.stroke.org.uk/northern-ire...
I find it frankly baffling that this service, scheduled to be in place by end 2024, remains time-restricted.
www.stroke.org.uk/northern-ire...
I find it frankly baffling that this service, scheduled to be in place by end 2024, remains time-restricted.
April 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I was privileged to take part in a short film making the case for availability of thrombectomy procedures 24/7 in Northern Ireland:
www.stroke.org.uk/northern-ire...
I find it frankly baffling that this service, scheduled to be in place by end 2024, remains time-restricted.
www.stroke.org.uk/northern-ire...
I find it frankly baffling that this service, scheduled to be in place by end 2024, remains time-restricted.
My immediate thoughts are with the victims of this horrific attack in Sunnyside Street.
If you have any information at all, no matter how small, please contact the police on *101* quoting case 1479.
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast...
If you have any information at all, no matter how small, please contact the police on *101* quoting case 1479.
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast...
PSNI hunt suspect after Belfast store robbed at knifepoint
It's reported to have happened on Sunnyside Street
www.belfastlive.co.uk
April 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
My immediate thoughts are with the victims of this horrific attack in Sunnyside Street.
If you have any information at all, no matter how small, please contact the police on *101* quoting case 1479.
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast...
If you have any information at all, no matter how small, please contact the police on *101* quoting case 1479.
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast...
I am unclear why job ads have appeared with applicants required to state a “political opinion”; this is not how equality monitoring works in this area.
This does reinforce the need for a Single Equality Act, however.
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
This does reinforce the need for a Single Equality Act, however.
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
MLA calls for explanation as NI job applicants asked for ‘political views’
There is a need for clarity over why NI job applicants are increasingly being asked for their political opinions, an Alliance Party MLA has said.
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I am unclear why job ads have appeared with applicants required to state a “political opinion”; this is not how equality monitoring works in this area.
This does reinforce the need for a Single Equality Act, however.
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
This does reinforce the need for a Single Equality Act, however.
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
In another demonstration of why it must be reformed, the Executive Office won’t even publish a report on how dysfunctional it is because it wasn’t functioning when it was supposed to publish it…
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
Functioning of Government report won’t be published on time – because Stormont wasn’t functioning
A Stormont report on the functioning of government due every two years will not be published on time — because Stormont was not functioning for two years.
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
April 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
In another demonstration of why it must be reformed, the Executive Office won’t even publish a report on how dysfunctional it is because it wasn’t functioning when it was supposed to publish it…
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
The First and deputy First Minister must change their approach to ensure the backlog of legislation is addressed, after fewer than half of bills planned for 2024 have actually been introduced by the end of the financial year.
My statement: www.allianceparty.org/first_and_de...
My statement: www.allianceparty.org/first_and_de...
First and deputy First Minister must speed up work on legislative backlog, says Bradshaw
First and deputy First Minister must speed up work on legislative backlog, says Bradshaw
www.allianceparty.org
April 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The First and deputy First Minister must change their approach to ensure the backlog of legislation is addressed, after fewer than half of bills planned for 2024 have actually been introduced by the end of the financial year.
My statement: www.allianceparty.org/first_and_de...
My statement: www.allianceparty.org/first_and_de...
The cost of inaction on tackling pollution would be much greater than that of a Commissioner to ensure we take necessary action.
I am pleased the Regulations to create the post, required under the Climate Change Act brought by a DUP Minister, passed today
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
I am pleased the Regulations to create the post, required under the Climate Change Act brought by a DUP Minister, passed today
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
Stormont votes to establish climate commissioner despite cost concern
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has welcomed the passing of a vote to establish a climate commissioner.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The cost of inaction on tackling pollution would be much greater than that of a Commissioner to ensure we take necessary action.
I am pleased the Regulations to create the post, required under the Climate Change Act brought by a DUP Minister, passed today
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
I am pleased the Regulations to create the post, required under the Climate Change Act brought by a DUP Minister, passed today
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
I had a brilliant time at Malone Integrated College's Culture Day on Friday. Well done to all the talented pupils who gave incredible performances, and many thanks to the school for having me! 🌎❤️
April 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I had a brilliant time at Malone Integrated College's Culture Day on Friday. Well done to all the talented pupils who gave incredible performances, and many thanks to the school for having me! 🌎❤️
Thank you to all those who responded to the public consultation on my proposed Display of Emblems Bill.
I am meeting the Bills Office later this morning re analysis of the overall consultation results, including both surveys and meetings.
I am meeting the Bills Office later this morning re analysis of the overall consultation results, including both surveys and meetings.
April 3, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Thank you to all those who responded to the public consultation on my proposed Display of Emblems Bill.
I am meeting the Bills Office later this morning re analysis of the overall consultation results, including both surveys and meetings.
I am meeting the Bills Office later this morning re analysis of the overall consultation results, including both surveys and meetings.
Although I can see the considerable potential in the Glider increasing footfall to shops and cafes along its route, I remain to be convinced that its impact on necessary loading and delivery requirements have been fully considered.
I will continue seeking actual answers on this.
I will continue seeking actual answers on this.
April 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Although I can see the considerable potential in the Glider increasing footfall to shops and cafes along its route, I remain to be convinced that its impact on necessary loading and delivery requirements have been fully considered.
I will continue seeking actual answers on this.
I will continue seeking actual answers on this.
I am this afternoon attending a presentation on Project Shield, an innovative multi-agency initiative designed to enhance protective measures against violence towards women and girls through improved information sharing. This is an opportunity to strengthen our collective response to domestic abuse.
April 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I am this afternoon attending a presentation on Project Shield, an innovative multi-agency initiative designed to enhance protective measures against violence towards women and girls through improved information sharing. This is an opportunity to strengthen our collective response to domestic abuse.
Westminster and Stormont must work together more effectively to help unaccompanied children seeking asylum, and to prevent the need for them to do so in the first place.
My comments in the rise in unaccompanied children seeking asylum:
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
My comments in the rise in unaccompanied children seeking asylum:
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
Concern at rise in unaccompanied children looking for asylum in NI
A growing number of unaccompanied children seeking asylum are arriving in Northern Ireland, according to new figures.
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Westminster and Stormont must work together more effectively to help unaccompanied children seeking asylum, and to prevent the need for them to do so in the first place.
My comments in the rise in unaccompanied children seeking asylum:
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
My comments in the rise in unaccompanied children seeking asylum:
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
Thanks Cllr Tara Brooks for organising such an informative and engaging residents’ meeting with South Belfast PSNI this evening on the issue of preventing and reporting burglary.
Thanks also to the Agape Centre for the use of the room!
Thanks also to the Agape Centre for the use of the room!
March 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thanks Cllr Tara Brooks for organising such an informative and engaging residents’ meeting with South Belfast PSNI this evening on the issue of preventing and reporting burglary.
Thanks also to the Agape Centre for the use of the room!
Thanks also to the Agape Centre for the use of the room!
Reposted by Paula Bradshaw MLA
Executive Office must start acting on their commitments to Ethnic Equality Monitoring, says @paulaballiance.bsky.social and @scdicksonmla.bsky.social.
Read more here:
www.allianceparty.org/execut...
Read more here:
www.allianceparty.org/execut...
Executive Office must start acting on their commitments to Ethnic Equality Monitoring, says Alliance Representatives
Executive Office must start acting on their commitments to Ethnic Equality Monitoring, says Alliance Representatives
www.allianceparty.org
March 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Executive Office must start acting on their commitments to Ethnic Equality Monitoring, says @paulaballiance.bsky.social and @scdicksonmla.bsky.social.
Read more here:
www.allianceparty.org/execut...
Read more here:
www.allianceparty.org/execut...
This morning (or "ar maidin", as I learned!) I joined party colleagues and Irish language groups in a powerful protest outside Stormont against the €820,000 of Irish language community cuts in Northern Ireland announced by Foras na Gaeilge at the end of January.
March 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
This morning (or "ar maidin", as I learned!) I joined party colleagues and Irish language groups in a powerful protest outside Stormont against the €820,000 of Irish language community cuts in Northern Ireland announced by Foras na Gaeilge at the end of January.
We've had over 8,000 responses to our Flags and Emblems Bill consultation.
If you want to transform how we display flags and emblems in public spaces - then make your voice heard and complete the consultation today: surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
If you want to transform how we display flags and emblems in public spaces - then make your voice heard and complete the consultation today: surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
March 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We've had over 8,000 responses to our Flags and Emblems Bill consultation.
If you want to transform how we display flags and emblems in public spaces - then make your voice heard and complete the consultation today: surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
If you want to transform how we display flags and emblems in public spaces - then make your voice heard and complete the consultation today: surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
Reposted by Paula Bradshaw MLA
@paulaballiance.bsky.social welcomes evident police shift on removing sectarian and hate displays.
Read more here:
www.allianceparty.org/bradsh...
Read more here:
www.allianceparty.org/bradsh...
Bradshaw welcomes evident police shift on removing sectarian and hate displays
Bradshaw welcomes evident police shift on removing sectarian and hate displays
www.allianceparty.org
March 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
@paulaballiance.bsky.social welcomes evident police shift on removing sectarian and hate displays.
Read more here:
www.allianceparty.org/bradsh...
Read more here:
www.allianceparty.org/bradsh...
Happy to support the “Give 5” campaign for a new script for mental health at Stormont today alongside @allianceparty.bsky.social colleagues.
March 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Happy to support the “Give 5” campaign for a new script for mental health at Stormont today alongside @allianceparty.bsky.social colleagues.
Wishing everyone a happy and inspiring #IWD2025!
Let us celebrate each other, let us never get complacent about the progress we have made, and let us keep striving for a fairness and justice.
Let us celebrate each other, let us never get complacent about the progress we have made, and let us keep striving for a fairness and justice.
March 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Wishing everyone a happy and inspiring #IWD2025!
Let us celebrate each other, let us never get complacent about the progress we have made, and let us keep striving for a fairness and justice.
Let us celebrate each other, let us never get complacent about the progress we have made, and let us keep striving for a fairness and justice.
I received a response today from the new Infrastructure Minister confirming, with usual conditions, that the contract award for the construction of the new Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge will take place in late summer this year, meaning we can expect the bridge to be constructed by autumn 2027.
March 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I received a response today from the new Infrastructure Minister confirming, with usual conditions, that the contract award for the construction of the new Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge will take place in late summer this year, meaning we can expect the bridge to be constructed by autumn 2027.
Reposted by Paula Bradshaw MLA
"The Alliance Party wants to build an inclusive & vibrant society, and at the centre of this is the premise of equality."
- @paulaballiance.bsky.social
#APNI25
- @paulaballiance.bsky.social
#APNI25
March 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"The Alliance Party wants to build an inclusive & vibrant society, and at the centre of this is the premise of equality."
- @paulaballiance.bsky.social
#APNI25
- @paulaballiance.bsky.social
#APNI25
In other news, congratulations to Belfast-based Club KV on securing the Ulster Senior 3 championship and this a well-earned promotion after a 5-2 win at Cookstown today.
March 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
In other news, congratulations to Belfast-based Club KV on securing the Ulster Senior 3 championship and this a well-earned promotion after a 5-2 win at Cookstown today.