Paula Bradshaw

Paula Bradshaw

Role: Alliance MLA Constituency: Belfast South Party: Alliance Last updated: 13 July 2026

Bio

Key Information

• MLA for Belfast South
• Alliance MLA
• Chair of the Committee for the Executive Office — Presided over the committee session where Fidelma Fearon used offensive language about TUV MLA Timothy Gaston (June 2026). Bradshaw said she only became aware of the remarks 48 hours after the meeting.
• Private Members' Bill on "abusive flags" (July 2026) — Proposed legislation to tackle the displaying of abusive flags and emblems in public spaces. The bill became embroiled in controversy when Linfield FC demanded an "unconditional" apology from a political party over the unauthorised use of the club's badge to promote the bill (12 July 2026).
• Committee Chair — Chairs the Committee for the Executive Office.

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Sources

• Northern Ireland Assembly: https://www.niassembly.gov.uk/
• BBC Northern Ireland: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/northern_ireland