Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said Parliament needs to “stop chasing unicorns” and get its act together on the Brexit process. Mrs Long was speaking after a meeting with Tánaiste Simon Coveney at Stormont. She said parties in London were “playing politics” with Brexit, while a defeat for the UK Government in Parliament yesterday […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has described the contents of today’s UK Government paper on the operation of the backstop as “spin”. The Alliance Deputy Leader added the Government would have treaty obligations under the Withdrawal Agreement to maintain the integrity of the backstop, with any failure to do so constituting a breach of […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has responded to Prime Minister Theresa May’s dismissal of a second referendum, which came during her statement on last week’s European Summit to Parliament. Stephen Farry said: “This is an unprecedented political crisis for the UK. The Prime Minister needs to be clear that if a negotiated Brexit […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has again stressed the need to bank the backstop, as she responded to Prime Minister Theresa May’s latest statement in the House of Commons. Mrs Long added that while the backstop is essential if Brexit is to happen, the Prime Minister’s “best option” was to return to the people, giving them […]
A statement from the leaders of the four Pro-Remain parties. The four Remain parties, Sinn Féin, SDLP, Alliance and Green Party continue to believe that there is no such thing as a good Brexit and our preference is for no Brexit at all. We recognise that the majority of people, businesses and civic society do […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said MPs should have already been well aware of the reasons for and the nature of the backstop. Dr Farry was speaking following publication of the Attorney General’s full advice regarding the UK’s future arrangements with the EU. “No one in Parliament should really be surprised or shocked […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry, has responded to calls for the publication of the Attorney General’s full advice regarding the UK’s future arrangements with the EU, stressing the contents shouldn’t come as some major shock. Mr Farry, the Alliance Party’s Brexit spokesperson, added the contents shouldn’t be dramatized as MPs should have already understood […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry MLA, has responded to the publication of economic analysis from HM Treasury indicating a slowdown in economic growth in all Brexit scenarios. Stephen Farry said: “There is no such thing as a good or sensible Brexit. Any form of Brexit entails a weakening of the current level of economic […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long led a party delegation to discuss the Withdrawal Agreement with the UK Prime Minister Theresa May. While Alliance continues to oppose Brexit, Mrs Long stressed that the strong view in Northern Ireland is that a no deal situation needs to be avoided at all costs and that most people here want […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has expressed sadness at the conclusion of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, saying it is not a moment for celebration. Dr Farry added the backstop must be the “bare minimum” for the way forward, and cannot be “diluted or negotiated downwards”. He was speaking after EU leaders approved the agreement […]