Alliance representatives have called for the requirements of the agri-food sector to be central to a special deal for Northern Ireland in the event of Brexit. Speaking from the Balmoral Show, Party Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA and Agriculture spokesperson David Ford MLA said the sector was of central importance to the local economy, representing […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has described an allocation of £15 million to address workforce challenges in the health service as a step in the right direction but warned there is still a long way to go. Nearly 100 extra nurses and midwives will be recruited due to the money but Ms Bradshaw said […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has reiterated his party’s call for a second referendum on the terms of the UK’s exit from the EU, as the last Europe Day before Brexit is marked. Mr Dickson said while the day was being celebrated across the continent, in the UK the future of our co-operation with the EU […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the House of Lords backing for keeping an open border after Brexit should give the UK Government a platform to reassess its approach to the issue. Dr Farry was speaking after the House of Lords passed a cross-party amendment to the UK Government’s Withdrawal Agreement with the […]
A special deal for Northern Ireland in any Brexit arrangements are in keeping with the terms of devolution, not a threat to sovereignty of the region, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. Mrs Long was speaking during the fourth All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit, taking place today in Dundalk. The Alliance Leader was one […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has welcomed MPs approving a non-binding motion saying the UK should be in a customs union with the EU. The motion was passed without a vote in the House of Commons today (Thursday), which followed a more formal but similar vote in the House of Lords last week. “While […]
Alliance Brexit Spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the UK Government needs to reconsider its approach to the border issue in Brexit negotiations after speculation the EU Commission has comprehensively rejected its proposals. Dr Farry said only a customs union can be the foundation of a solution, adding time was running out. “This apparent rejection […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said a House of Lords vote to adopt an amendment to the Brexit Bill requiring the Government to negotiate a fresh customs union with the EU is an encouraging step in avoiding a hard border. Peers voted 348 to 225 in favour of a plan requiring Ministers to […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has reiterated the best way through Brexit is for the UK to remain within a customs union with the EU and Northern Ireland to continue to participate in the single market. Dr Farry was speaking ahead of the first anniversary of the triggering of the Article 50 process to […]
Belfast City Council will set up a special committee to focus on the effects of Brexit, it has been confirmed, after the move was secured by Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown. Speaking after the proposal was rubber stamped at the latest Strategic, Policy and Resources Committee on Friday morning, Emmet described the move as ‘crucial’, […]