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 David Ford

Academic selection must not be used as a political football - Alliance

10.10.02am BST (GMT +0100) Tue 17th Oct 2006

Portrait-yellow: LONG Naomi (photography: Allan Leonard)

Alliance Deputy Leader, Naomi Long

Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has warned that academic selection must not be used as a bargaining chip to break the devolution deadlock. She stated that the tribal parties must not play games with the future of children from Northern Ireland.

Naomi Long MLA stated: "The tribal parties must not be allowed to play around with the future of local children.

"Academic selection must not be used as a political football in Northern Ireland.

"Any decision must be made on the basis of which option is best for the children of Northern Ireland.

"It is disgraceful that parties are trying to horse-trade on this issue. Alliance wants the best for local children and we will continue to put education and the needs of young people at the forefront of party policy."

ENDS

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