Live from Alliance Party Conference... with Naomi Long

In our first-ever LIVE podcast, we're recording from the Alliance Party Conference, David McCann, Tim Cairns, and Michael McKernan sit down with Alliance Leader and Justice Minister Naomi Long.We dive deep into the "toxic" atmosphere of the Assembly, why the Department of Justice is facing a massive budget crisis, and the national scandal of Lough Neagh. Naomi doesn't hold back on the "veto culture" between the DUP and Sinn Féin, her 20 years in leadership, and why the Alliance Party’s participation in the Executive should never be taken for granted.In this episode:The "demonisation" of Naomi Long in unionist communities.Why the Stormont "hamster wheel" of arguments needs to stop.The truth about MLA pay rises and the "Thunderdome" chamber.A special look at the Lough Neagh environmental crisis.🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify/Apple Podcasts📧 Get in touch: [email protected] 🚨 Subscribe for more insider Northern Ireland politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.