The UK Government’s document outlining its priorities for trade talks with the EU is a “manifesto for confrontation,” Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MP has said. The 30-page document states the Government’s aim for a trading relationship with the EU following the transition period at the end of 2020. However, Dr Farry said it was […]
New immigration plans from the UK Government pose a particular threat to Northern Ireland, Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP has said. The points-based system would mean low-skilled workers would not receive visas after the UK leaves the EU. “Alliance is opposed to these changes. We will be pursuing a two-track approach of objecting to […]
The Prime Minister’s vision for a trade deal between the UK and EU is a roadmap to a hard Brexit, Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MP has said. Dr Farry was speaking after Boris Johnson outlined his ideas, saying there was “no need” for the UK to follow EU rules. Dr Farry said the implications […]
The focus now needs to be on protecting Northern Ireland from the worst parts of Brexit, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. Mrs Long was speaking as the UK prepared to leave the EU today (Friday), moving into the transition period in which the future relationship between the two is decided. “Our departure from […]
The people of Northern Ireland rejected Brexit in 2016 and continue to do so, Alliance’s Naomi Long has told fellow MEPs. Alliance Leader Mrs Long was speaking during a final vote on the Brexit deal in Brussels, with the withdrawal agreement officially being signed off before Brexit takes place on Friday. Mrs Long voted against […]
At the last meeting of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, (28 January), a DUP member requested that the Lagan Valley Island centre be lit up on 31st January to celebrate the UK leaving the EU. Alliance Councillor Sorcha Eastwood spoke against the request, saying it was disappointing that the building be politicised and that the […]
Northern Ireland needs to be protected against Brexit, Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said. Strangford MLA Ms Armstrong was speaking during an Assembly debate on the UK Government’s Withdrawal Bill, in which the Assembly rejecting giving consent to the plan to leave the EU at the end of the month. “Alliance is a pro-European party […]
There is a need for a restored Assembly to help address the shortfall in police officers after Brexit, Alliance Policing Board member John Blair MLA has said. The South Antrim MLA was speaking after a meeting of the Board, during which he quizzed Chief Constable Simon Byrne around policing needs to cope with potential incidents […]
The Prime Minister needs to pay particular attention to the damage his Brexit deal is going to have on Northern Ireland, Alliance MP Stephen Farry has said. Dr Farry was speaking during his maiden speech in the House of Commons today (Friday), before voting against Boris Johnson’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill. The Bill passed by 124 […]
A People’s Vote with an option to Remain is the clearest and most democratic way out of the Brexit mess, Alliance North Down Westminster candidate Stephen Farry has said. Dr Farry said the chaos which has been caused by the Brexit vote would only be compounded if we left the EU. “Brexit hasn’t happened but […]