Alliance North Down General Election candidate Stephen Farry has hit out at those behind leaflets linking the party with the IRA. Dr Farry said the leaflets, which have appeared in a number of locations in Bangor, was the latest stage in a ‘fake news’ campaign against both Alliance and other parties’ candidates in the election […]
Stephen Farry will be the Alliance candidate for North Down in the General Election, the party has announced. The North Down MLA was selected by local party members and said he was looking forward to continuing the pro-Remain voice from the constituency in Westminster. “Alliance has always been quite clear – there is no such […]
Alliance North Down Westminster candidate Stephen Farry has said the party will not be deterred from the election campaign, after the appearance of a banner and distribution of more “sinister” leaflets. The banner was erected in Clanmorris Square in Bangor overnight, while in East Belfast, leaflets again linking Alliance to the IRA were put through […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry has congratulated Jo Swinson MP on her election as new leader of the Liberal Democrats. The 39-year-old MP for East Dunbartonshire, who was previously party deputy leader, will succeed Sir Vince Cable. “I want to warmly congratulate Jo Swinson on her election as Liberal Democrat leader,” said Dr Farry. “While […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has stressed that while on the surface any new money for Northern Ireland would be welcome, any self-congratulations must be seen in the context of the damage of Brexit. Responding to the announcement by the Chancellor of the Exechequer of the outcome of […]
Those who believe the EU will “change course” over the proposed Brexit backstop are deluding themselves, Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said. Dr Farry was speaking after EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said the backstop was the “maximum flexibility” the EU could offer, rejecting demands from Prime Minister Boris Johnson for it to […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the proposed backstop is about protecting Northern Ireland from the damaging effects of Brexit, after the Prime Minister criticised it. A letter from Boris Johnson to European Council President Donald Tusk states the Prime Minister’s belief it risked undermining the peace process. However, Mr Tusk said those […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said we cannot allow either the office of the Victims Commission, or Stormont House to be destroyed leaving vacuums in their wake. Speaking in response to the UUP’s Doug Beattie, Dr Farry said that the Victims Commissioner provides important services for victims across the political spectrum. He said: […]
It is important the Government provides financial support to Harland and Wolff to provide time for a sustainable solution to be found at the shipyard, Alliance Economy spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said. Dr Farry was speaking after attending a trade union rally at the East Belfast facility today. He said the financial support for […]
The Stormont House Agreement proposals are the best way of dealing with the legacy of the past, Alliance MLA John Blair has told the new PSNI Chief Constable. Alliance Policing Board member Mr Blair was speaking after attending an introductory meeting with Simon Byrne, alongside party colleagues Stephen Farry MLA and Councillor Sorcha Eastwood. Mr […]