The UK Government’s ‘levelling up’ plans will mean reduced resources and control for Northern Ireland, Alliance MP Stephen Farry has said. The North Down MP was speaking after the announcement by Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove, which aims to improve services such as education and transport by 2030. Dr Farry said there would be negative […]
Alliance MLA John Blair has said this latest stunt by Edwin Poots in halting border checks at midnight is yet another “failed strategy” from a Minister trying to cling on to credibility. Mr Blair was speaking after the Minister made the announcement on Wednesday night. He added: “What Minister Poots seems to have forgotten is […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry MP, has responded to the resignation of Lord Frost as the UK’s Brexit negotiator and expressed his hope that this would lead to a more pragmatic and constructive approach, but warned that a more confrontational approach would be hugely damaging and unsustainable. Stephen Farry stated: “It is far from […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry MP, has welcomed the announcement today of a bespoke set of proposals from the European Union to ensure the flow of medicines early access to new drugs for Northern Ireland. He expressed his hope that this now constitutes a sustainable solution. The proposals cover generic medicines, access to life-saving […]
For the good of Northern Ireland, it is crucial talks between the UK and EU reach a comprehensive outcome early in the new year, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. Mrs Long was speaking after meeting EU Vice-President Maros Sefcovic alongside an Alliance delegation, including Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP and Brexit spokesperson Sorcha […]
The people and businesses of Northern Ireland need stability more than anything else in relation to Brexit and ongoing negotiations between the UK Government and EU, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. Mrs Long was speaking after meeting Brexit Minister Lord Frost, alongside new Alliance Brexit spokesperson, Councillor Sorcha Eastwood. Mrs Long said she […]
The threat to trigger Article 16 is a Sword of Damocles hanging over UK-EU negotiations, Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP has said. The North Down MP was responding to a statement by UK Government Brexit Minister Lord Frost. Dr Farry said the use of Article 16 would do nothing to address any issues around […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has backed calls for greater interaction between the Assembly and the European Parliament, allowing for local representatives direct input into legislation affecting Northern Ireland. Speaking during a debate in the Assembly, Mr Dickson said the current vacuum is a direct impact of Brexit and the ending of Northern Ireland electing its […]
It would be an act of folly for opponents of Northern Ireland Protocol to squander the opportunity to provide certainty and stability given by the EU’s proposals, Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP has said. Dr Farry was speaking after the EU published papers focusing on medicines, food, customs, and governance and oversight. He said […]
The UK Government is more interested in continued confrontation than seeking solutions over the Northern Ireland Protocol, Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP has said. Dr Farry was speaking after Brexit Minister Lord Frost proposed plans for an entirely new Protocol, aiming to replace the existing version on Tuesday afternoon. The North Down MP said […]