A statement from Stephen Farry MLA on the holiday pay issue. “Over the past few days, I have been prioritising talks to restore devolution, while seeking to find the time to review Departmental papers before giving a comprehensive statement on the holiday pay issue. I first became aware of the issue in November 2014 on […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has welcomed a court judgement ruling two journalists acted lawfully by protecting their sources. Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney were arrested in August 2018 over the alleged theft of documents relating to a police investigation into the Loughinisland massacre, which saw six men murdered in 1994. They were part […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has welcomed a court judgement ruling two journalists acted lawfully by protecting their sources. Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney were arrested in August 2018 over the alleged theft of documents relating to a police investigation into the Loughinisland massacre, which saw six men murdered in 1994. They were part […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said the next Prime Minister will still have to deal with the same issues regarding Brexit and needs to show “realism and honesty” in the role. Dr Farry was speaking after Mrs May said she would step down as Prime Minister on June 7. “While Theresa May conducted […]
A formal treaty to fully encapsulate the Common Travel Area should be put in place, Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA said. Dr Farry was speaking after it was revealed British and Irish Ministers are to sign a memorandum of understanding, which is not legally binding, to preserve the Common Travel Area after Brexit. “This […]
Any extension of the Brexit deadline must be used for a “fundamental rethink” on the entire situation, leading to a People’s Vote, Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said. EU leaders granted a six-month extension to Article 50 until October 31, meaning the UK does not have to leave without a deal this week. […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said if the Brexit process has not reached a “positive and constructive conclusion” by April 12, the UK Government has no other option but to revoke Article 50. Dr Farry was speaking after MPs voted to reject Theresa May’s proposed Withdrawal Agreement by 344 votes to 286. It […]
The UK Government’s implementation of Brexit has been “incompetent and humiliating,” Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said. Dr Farry was speaking after a meeting of the European Council, whose President Donald Tusk said if the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Agreement achieves the backing of Parliament, the date of Brexit will be pushed back to […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said there is no reason to further delay talks to restore devolution, after the Secretary of State said no process would take place until at least May. He was speaking after meeting Karen Bradley in London, where she also signalled her intention to extend until the end of […]
A game of chicken is being played over the way forward on the Brexit process, Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said. Dr Farry was speaking after giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster, which was holding a session on the border and the proposed backstop. “After well over 33 months […]