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Kellie Armstrong MLA

@kelmba.bsky.social
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Alliance MLA for Strangford since 2016. Opinions are my own.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
No polluter should be let off the hook for polluting our rivers, lakes and loughs.  Alliance Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social is taking action: 💧 Ending NI Water's by-ball to pump raw sewage into our waterways 💧 Increasing water pollution fines 💧 Introducing fixed penalty notices
Image of pipe pumping sewage into NI waterway. 

Text reads: We're increasing fines for water pollution.
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
This #WorldHearingDay2026 I am calling on the Minister for Health to reduce the audiology waiting lists to ensure the 26,000 people on audiology waiting lists can access a #HearingTest
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Alliance Housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said Northern Ireland’s homelessness crisis is being exacerbated by a lack of investment into preventing homelessness and the NI Housing Executive’s Right to Buy Scheme. www.allianceparty.org/ni_homelessn...
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NI homelessness crisis exacerbated by lack of investment and continued selling of social homes, says Armstrong
NI homelessness crisis exacerbated by lack of investment and continued selling of social homes, says Armstrong
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Armstrong selected by the NI Assembly to attend the Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD) British Islands and Mediterranean (BIM) Regional Forum www.allianceparty.org/_political_i...
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Reminder for Parents🎒 Applications to Pre-School and Primary School admissions for September 2026 are open. Portal closes 12 noon 21.01.26 connect.eani.org.uk/parent/login Have your child’s birth certificate and supporting documents ready to upload #school #preschool #primaryschool
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
🧊𝕐𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝕨𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕀𝕔𝕖❄️ Yellow ice warning from 17:00 Tonight until 10:00 Tuesday morning. Expect icy patches on untreated roads, pavements & cycle paths. Risk of slips, falls & accidents. Emergency contacts below. #Ice #Weatherwarning #winter
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
I met with the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural & Community Development at the #Oireachtas to discuss poverty reduction, disability employment, pension auto-enrolment, retrofitting, and new social homes. Great engagement & commitment to future collaboration.
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Huge thanks to all our incredible emergency service teams and the Department for Infrastructure for their swift response during #StormBram and the #HighTide. 🌊💨
Huge thanks to all our incredible emergency service teams and the Department for Infrastructure for their swift response during #StormBram and the #HighTide. 🌊💨
The combination of high winds and high tide created treacherous conditions on our roads, but thanks to their quick actions—closing roads, keeping people safe, and working tirelessly to reopen routes this morning—we can all breathe a little easier. 👏👏
I also want to thank people who took the time to help others and remove fallen trees to ensure everyone could get home safe. 🌳🪚
Your efforts didn’t go unnoticed. We appreciate everything you’ve done to keep our communities safe! 💙
Police Ards & North Down Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service #ambulanceservice Portaferry Coastguard Rescue Team
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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Our institutions cannot remain stuck in 1998. Society has evolved, and our institutions need to as well. Enough is enough. Alliance's motion today is calling for Stormont to be reformed so we can end dysfunctional decision making and deliver for the people of NI.
Photo of Stormont Parliament Buildings. 

Text reads: Let's END dysfunctional decision making and REFORM Stormont.
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
I am recruiting for a Constituency and Communications Officer to work with me in my office in #Newtownards. The post is full-time, for a fixed-term. (02/02/26-24/04/26). See the link for details. communityni.org/job/constitu... #ImHiring #Job #Constituency #Communications
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
‘I believe homelessness can be resolved… if every minister collectively comes together and focuses on homelessness as a priority’ Kellie Armstrong MLA speaks on #homelessnessawarenessweek and the #housingfirst feasibility study. #ArmstrongMLA #alliance #armstrong4strangford
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Reports of littering in #Cloughey: fake £20 notes in money bags dropped along Cloughey Straight every few weeks. It’s illegal, dangerous & harms wildlife. Please stop—there are better ways to share your message. I have Reported to Council. #StopLittering #KeepNIBeautiful
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
We’re uniting at Stormont as civic society organisations with a message for the UK Chancellor ahead of the budget - fully scrap the 2-child limit.Rachel Reeves can improve life for 48,300 children here. All children deserve a decent start in life! @trusselluk.bsky.social @savechildrenuk.bsky.social
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National Energy Action NI @neanireland.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
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
Photo of Andy Allen MBE MLA giving the opening remarks at our Breakfast Briefing at Stormont.Photo of one of our our co-sponsors Kellie Armstrong MLA speaking at our Breakfast Briefing.Photo of Angus Kerr, Director of Climate Change Division, DfC, giving an update on the draft Fuel Poverty Strategy and Warm Healthy Homes Scheme at our Breakfast Briefing at Stormont.Photo of our co-sponsor Ciara Ferguson MLA giving the closing remarks at our Breakfast Briefing at Stormont.
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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. 💙
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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
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...
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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
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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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.
Images of paramilitaries, fast cars, jet skis and money.

Text reads: Enough talking.

- Stop bankrolling them.
- Stop legitimising them.
- Make them disband.
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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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.
Image of a student at a mechanic apprenticeship. Background is of a garage. Text reads: Lets fix the skills gap.
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Kellie Armstrong MLA, has welcomed action by courts to improve the situation for individuals being released from custody to prevent homelessness. Read More: www.allianceparty.org/armstrong_we...
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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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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
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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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
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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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
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)
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
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
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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
We need to get real about the housing crisis, says @kelmba.bsky.social. Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/we_nee...
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We need to get real about the housing crisis, says Armstrong
We need to get real about the housing crisis, says Armstrong
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
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
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
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...
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
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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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
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...
Image of Naomi Long, Eóin Tennyson and Paula Bradshaw walking alongside young people. Text reads: Let's have votes at 16 at the next Assembly election.
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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
“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.
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
'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
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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
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.
Image of a puppy in a cage. Text reads:  We're banning imports of mutilated pets
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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Civic Forum can be a vital tool to engage society and shape policy, says @scdicksonmla.bsky.social. Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/civic_...
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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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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
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.
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
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
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Kellie Armstrong MLA praises Ards Rangers Inclusion FC on their recent Inclusion Football Tournament in Newtownards. #newtownards #inclusivefootball #inclusion #football #ards #ardsrangersfc #support #congratulations
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
My sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mr McClelland who sadly died in the crash on the #Portaferry Rd at the weekend. Anyone who witnessed the collision or with dashcam which could assist the Collision Investigation Unit via 101, quoting ref number 762 29/06/25
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Huge thanks to @kelmba.bsky.social for encouraging participation in Age NI's #MyHospitalJourney survey. Learn more and have your say here: www.ageni.org/myhospitaljourney
Age NI logo in top left corner, photo of two people holding a "My Hospital Journey: have your say!" logo board
white text on pink along bottom "Learn more and complete the My Hospital Journey survey: www.ageni.org/myhospitaljourney" with icon of a clipboard
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
#ComberEarliesFestival Packed Comber today to celebrate delicious #comberpotatoes. Really enjoyed sampling the local scrummy food. Brought home some treats and potatoes Great to meet up with Nick Mathison MLA , Deputy Mayor Vicky Moore and Comber Cllr Patricia Morgan. #Comber #ArdsandNorthDown
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Thank you Ards Rangers Inclusion for a fantastic tournament and afternoon. Amazing skills on show and a thrilling final that came down to penalties. Congratulations to everyone who took part today. #Inclusion #football #InclusiveFootball #Newtownards #Ards
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
As a member of the Committee for Communities I am pleased both Scotland and Wales have joined our call for ‘meaningful engagement’ before any future changes to benefits for people with disabilities happen. #MeaningfulEngagement #DisabilityBenefits #benefits
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Kellie Armstrong MLA @kelmba.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Youth Carers shared experiences where children carry out caring duties for Family members. Amazing young people who are too hidden in society. I welcome their call for legislation to be brought into line with the rest of the U.K. Over to the Minister for Health to make it happen. #youthcarersupport
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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Run-down buildings are a blight on our neighbourhoods. 🏘️ Minister @AndrewMuirNI has introduced a Bill to give Councils more powers to take action. 🛠️
Image of dilapidated buildings. Text reads: Dilapidation Bill launched. We're giving councils the power to tackle dilapidated buildings.
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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Both the Assembly and Executive agree that the PSNI needs investment. That's why it’s time for the PSNI's recovery plan to be fully funded so we can put more police officers on our streets.
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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
“It will mean victims are aware this is being taken seriously…and give them confidence when they report a spiking incident, it will be taken seriously,” says @naomilong.bsky.social about her new anti-spiking legislation.
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Our office and helpline have opened at an earlier time of 2:30pm. If you need advice on your housing contact our helpline on 02890245640 or chat online housingrights.org.uk.
Our office and helpline have opened at an earlier time of 2:30pm.
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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
The DUP and Sinn Féin's coercive control over government is the main reason NI hasn't had an Executive for around 40% of the time. We need to reform our institutions to prevent future crises, ensuring that those who genuinely want to deliver can do so. -@eointennyson.bsky.social .
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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Experts agree that we need an independent Environmental Protection Agency. So do we. @andrewmuirni.bsky.social will be taking forward their final recommendations to the Executive to deliver this long-standing commitment.
Image of nature. Text reads: "We need an Independent Environmental Protection Agency
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