Alliance Party Deputy Leader and Brexit Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has expressed disappointment that the DUP in supporting the Government over the EU Withdrawal Agreement are undermining the political and economic interests of Northern Ireland, stressing that any rejection of any soft Brexit UK-wide must entail special arrangements for Northern Ireland. He added: “Over the […]
Alliance Party Brexit Spokesperson and Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry MLA, has said he’s “not surprised” at the latest comments from the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, adding the UK Government needs to take “a much more realistic approach” to dealing with the proposed backstop. Stephen Farry MLA said: “The UK Government and Conservative Party […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader and Brexit Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has expressed scepticism that the UK’s alternative ‘backstop’ proposal would be either viable or acceptable to the European Union. Stephen Farry said: “This paper is more about managing divisions in the Cabinet and Conservative Party than getting the backstop over the line. “Time is ticking by […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said it is important the real voice of Northern Ireland is heard at a critical time in Brexit negotiations, as he meets with MPs ahead of crucial votes next week. Dr Farry will be meeting with members from Labour and the Liberal Democrats before votes next week on […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has challenged Arlene Foster to make clear her position on Brexit means a UK-wide soft Brexit based around the Customs Union and Single Market. It follows the DUP leader’s comments about Northern Ireland being treated the same as the rest of the UK in any Brexit deal being the […]
Alliance Deputy Leader and Brexit Spokesperson Stephen Farry met with EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier and other senior Commission officials in Brussels on Monday, where a number of serious issues were discussed. Speaking after the meeting, Stephen Farry MLA said: “Today was an important opportunity for Alliance to further engage with key decision makers and […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA will meet tomorrow (Monday) with EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier and other senior Commission officials in Brussels to further set out how a special Brexit deal for Northern Ireland has cross-community support. “Alliance is pleased to have this formal opportunity to further set out our position on Brexit,” he […]
On 23rd June 2016 citizens voted to remain within the European Union. Despite this, the British Government intend to exit the EU in March 2019. Alliance, Sinn Féin, Green party and the Social Democratic and Labour Party all share the common position that we should stay within both the single market and customs union and […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said a new survey on local attitudes to Brexit shows the clear opportunity to create a cross-community consensus around a special deal based on continued membership of the Customs Union and Single Market. The survey from Queen’s University, entitled Northern Ireland and the UK’s Exit from the EU: […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said there is still a need for clear commitments around the Single Market after Brexit, after reports the UK Government has agreed a new customs proposal to put to the EU. Ministers have reportedly signed off on the proposed deal, which would see the UK match EU tariffs […]