Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has expressed scepticism over any real progress being made on the Irish border question following the publication of a more advanced version of the UK-EU Withdrawal Treaty, warning it could unravel other progress made if not addressed swiftly. “While I acknowledge the progress made between the UK and EU, […]
Alliance Brexit Spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has given a qualified welcome to a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report into the border after Brexit, saying the local implication is the UK as a whole remains in a Customs Union and Northern Ireland at least in the Single Market. Dr Farry said the report, which expresses concern […]
Alliance Party Brexit Spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has responded to the publication of draft guidelines by the European Council setting out potential future relations between the UK and EU. Stephen Farry said: “This document further demonstrates the risks and consequences from Brexit, both to the UK and European Union across a wide range of areas […]
Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown has backed plans for Belfast City Council to establish a formal Brexit Standing Committee – allowing the City to adequately prepare in advance of the 2019 withdrawal date. The Councillor for South Belfast seconded a motion at Monday night’s Council meeting that should lead to the formation of a committee […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the Prime Minister’s Brexit statement “does little” to address the many contradictions in the UK’s Brexit position. Dr Farry was speaking after Theresa May set out what she called “the hard facts” about Brexit and pledged to “bring the country together”. “I acknowledge the Prime Minister has […]