Interview with Kate Nicholl Alliance Westminster candidate for South Belfast and Mid Down.

The transcript covers a political candidate discussing key issues such as cost of living, childcare, and education. The candidate highlights their work on childcare policies and the importance of having Alliance MPs in Westminster. The discussion also touches on the changing dynamics of elections post-Brexit, emphasizing the need for positive and proactive politicians. The candidate expresses pride in representing a diverse constituency and discusses the impact of boundary changes, noting the feedback from new areas. Overall, the focus is on delivering solutions and representing Northern Ireland positively.

What are some of the key issues people are concerned about in their daily lives?

• Travel and tourism

• Technology and innovation

• Sports and entertainment

• Cost of living, health, and education

What is one of the proposed changes to childcare policy?

• Introduce a new tax for childcare

• Eliminate tax-free childcare

• Increase tax-free childcare from 20% to 35%

• Decrease tax-free childcare from 20% to 10%

How does the candidate view the current election compared to 2019?

• Less competitive with fewer parties involved

• Very different due to post-Brexit dynamics

• More challenging due to fewer candidates

• Similar to 2019 with no major changes

What is emphasized as important for Northern Ireland's representation?

• Ignoring global representation

• Highlighting the extraordinary nature of the place

• Focusing on negative aspects

• Concentrating solely on local issues

What is the candidate's perspective on the diversity of the constituency?

• Diversity is a challenge to overcome

• Diversity is a strength and a source of pride

• Diversity should be minimized

• Diversity is irrelevant to political success

What impact have the boundary changes had on the constituency?

• They have reduced the number of voters

• They have eliminated certain areas

• They have made no difference

• They have created a new constituency

What recurring issues are mentioned by people in the new areas of the constituency?

• Public transportation and roads

• Technology and internet access

• Sports facilities and parks

• Cost of living, health, and education