0:00:16 > 0:00:20When you see how long it takes for things to get done in Stormont,
0:00:20 > 0:00:22does it make you angry?
0:00:25 > 0:00:28The ridiculous pantomime of bickering and petty point-scoring
0:00:28 > 0:00:31that brings Northern Ireland to a grinding halt.
0:00:31 > 0:00:34The never-ending talks that prevent us moving forward.
0:00:34 > 0:00:36Do you want to know something?
0:00:36 > 0:00:38It makes us angry, too.
0:00:39 > 0:00:41We're just as frustrated as you
0:00:41 > 0:00:43and we understand your impatience.
0:00:43 > 0:00:45You deserve better.
0:00:46 > 0:00:51A better alternative to politicians who have their finger pressed
0:00:51 > 0:00:52permanently on the pause button,
0:00:52 > 0:00:56avoiding tough decisions because it suits their selfish agenda.
0:00:56 > 0:00:58Or worse still,
0:00:58 > 0:01:00those on permanent rewind,
0:01:00 > 0:01:03continually replaying the same old arguments
0:01:03 > 0:01:06and backward language of division.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09That's why Alliance offers a sharper, smarter direction,
0:01:09 > 0:01:13a dynamic approach designed to deliver faster results.
0:01:14 > 0:01:19One that ensures important issues get debated and decided quickly.
0:01:19 > 0:01:20No pausing,
0:01:20 > 0:01:22no slow-motion politics
0:01:22 > 0:01:25and definitely no rewinding.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28It's a fast-forward plan,
0:01:28 > 0:01:32an energetic ambition to refresh and invigorate Northern Ireland.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36It will accelerate changes in health and education,
0:01:36 > 0:01:40saving money and putting it back into front-line care and teaching.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44It will drive the creation of thousands of new jobs
0:01:44 > 0:01:45in hi-tech industries.
0:01:45 > 0:01:49It will speed up the redistribution of up to ?1 billion
0:01:49 > 0:01:53of taxpayers' money, currently squandered on needless bureaucracy,
0:01:53 > 0:01:57over-administration and managing sectarian division.
0:01:57 > 0:02:00It will transform policing priorities,
0:02:00 > 0:02:05away from managing street disorder and into more neighbourhood patrols.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07And it will build on the achievements
0:02:07 > 0:02:10Alliance has already delivered over the last five years.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14Public safety has increased, while crime rates have decreased.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17Skill levels are up, while unemployment is down.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21Through investing in science and apprenticeships
0:02:21 > 0:02:25and reinvesting money seized from criminals into communities,
0:02:25 > 0:02:28Alliance has made a real difference to the lives of everyone.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33With your help, we can achieve even more.
0:02:33 > 0:02:38With your help, we can increase the speed of change.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42With your help, we'll get to better. Sooner.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45On the 5th of May, vote Alliance.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48Let's go fast. Forward. Together.
0:03:12 > 0:03:14If you're involved with a local charity,
0:03:14 > 0:03:17then you'll know that raising funds, raising your profile,
0:03:17 > 0:03:19or even finding volunteers can be a real challenge.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23BBC broadcast appeals on BBC radio and television can help
0:03:23 > 0:03:26local charities make a difference to the lives of people here.
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