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Alliance Leader Calls for Unity Amid Political Division

3/15/2026

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Naomi Long, Alliance leader, said the party's role in Northern Ireland's power-sharing government is essential and participation depends on delivering key priorities, with changes if progress stalls.
Naomi Long criticized other parties for fostering fear and division and urged a hopeful political future.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham called for institutional reform to better represent UK regions, described Westminster as "code-red for Westminster" and said unity is needed for change.

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Naomi Long, Alliance leader, said the party's role in Northern Ireland's power-sharing government is essential and participation depends on delivering key priorities, with changes if progress stalls.
Naomi Long criticized other parties for fostering fear and division and urged a hopeful political future.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham called for institutional reform to better represent UK regions, described Westminster as "code-red for Westminster" and said unity is needed for change.