Just listened to @cllrjohnkyle making excuses on @BBCTalkback for people burning images of my wife. Rarely been so disappointed at such a mealy mouthed excuse for hate speech.
Apparently we should just have a thick skin. Catch yourself on.
Michael Long
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Castlereagh Alliance Cllr 2001-2015
High Sheriff of Belfast 2021
Alliance Cllr for Lisnasharragh
Lord Mayor of Belfast May 2022
Joined September 2015
- Recently,my dad was told his cancer treatment hasn't worked, as a healthcare worker I have spent the past 2 yrs working in difficult conditions thru Covid, every day people struggle to pay bills, get childcare & run businesses. Forgive me, if I call this out as self-indulgent bs.
- Congratulations to the new Justice Minister @naomi_long
- So this happened today. Meet the new Lord Mayor of Belfast. Looking forward to the next 3 weeks!!
- Our recycling bin is overflowing. Anybody know anyone who could help? I had thought of standing on it but was concerned a crowd may gather to hear a speech.
- Social media is a sewer and full of non-entities seeking attention. Thanks to many people who have expressed support from across the spectrum for Naomi tonight. #demandbetter
- Have been sent this. A celebration of culture, apparently.
- It's been a long and difficult week for us all, but in the end, my dad passed away peacefully, surrounded by those he loved.
- Would any other party in Britain put up with the racist drivel that Gregory Campbell continues to spout? Meanwhile racist attacks in NI continue. Get your act together, Arlene.
- My first words as Lord Mayor! Was feeling a bit overwhelmed so apologies for the unusual breathing patterns.First words of new Belfast Lord Mayor Michael Long ... as he takes up post held by his wife Naomi Long 13 years ago. The 51-year-old dentist succeeds Kate Nicholl as Mayor.
00:00 - Amidst the chaos in the US, I nearly missed that 4 DUP MPs opposed the lockdown for England. What the hell are they thinking?
- How about this for a romantic Valentine's? Taking your wife down to Nolan for an argument with Jim Allister. #LoveConquersAll #nolanlive











