Welcome to the web site of David Ford

Working for Antrim and Newtownabbey since 1998

Since 1998 I have been Alliance's member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for South Antrim, representing the diverse communities of Antrim, Ballyclare, Ballyeaston, Ballynure, Ballyrobert, Carnmoney, Crumlin, Doagh, Glengormley, Mallusk, Muckamore, Parkgate, Randalstown, Templepatrick and Toome. From the next election (Westminster in 2010 and Assembly in 2011), most of central Glengormley will transfer to North Belfast and Glenavy will transfer to South Antrim from Lagan Valley. I am also a member of Antrim Borough Council, where I served from 1993 to 2001 and was elected again in 2005.

Further information can be found at the main Alliance website -

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My latest constituency report has been distributed throughout South Antrim by Royal Mail. The previous report is in the download area.

Ford hails momentous vote for Northern Ireland New! Tue 9th Mar 2010 Alliance Leader David Ford has stated that today's vote to devolve policing and justice powers to Northern Ireland is a momentous occasion which will see the transition to grown-up government here.
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Policing and Justice Powers - devolution to Northern Ireland New! Speech by David Ford MLA delivered to The Northern Ireland Assembly, 9 March 2010 on Tue 9th Mar 2010 In the debate on the Executive Motion on the devolution of Policing and Justice Powers to Northern Ireland, David Ford said:
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Tories must end link if UUP say no to deal tomorrow New! Mon 8th Mar 2010 Alliance Leader David Ford has said that if the Ulster Unionists say no to the Hillsborough deal tomorrow the Tories will have to end the link with them if they want to retain any credibility on Northern Ireland.
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Ford welcomes Robinson and McGuinness community relations breakthrough Tue 23rd Feb 2010 Alliance Leader David Ford has welcomed news that the First and Deputy First Ministers have agreed a new community relations strategy for Northern Ireland. The Cohesion, Sharing and Integration strategy had been delayed for around two years and will now be circulated to other Ministers in the Executive.
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