Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has said she spent just 30 seconds on a fun fair ride in Portrush during a busy day of election campaigning.
Ms Long received criticism from some when a picture emerged on social media of her on a ghost train after she pulled out of the Ireland’s Future event citing diary clashes following the calling of the Westminster election.
North Belfast election candidate Nuala McAllister took part in the event in Belfast on Saturday instead of her party leader.
Leader’s Tour with @naomi_long
Stop 4
A wee trip to Curry’s in Portrush in East Derry with @alliancerichard and time for some nostalgia. Blue skies and bringing change. A ride on the ghost train and loving the Alliance coloured dodgems! pic.twitter.com/xfJlwuQhKB
— Michael Long (@CllrMichaelLong) June 15, 2024
The event, aimed to promote debate and discussion about what a united Ireland would look like, was addressed by former taoiseach Leo Varadkar and First Minister Michelle O’Neill among…