Alliance Party Deputy Leader and Brexit Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has criticised “shambolic” parliament for failing to outline a clear way forward on Brexit, after MPs supported the principle of extending Article 50, while at the same time failing to determine an alternative way forward to the Withdrawal Deal. With just over two weeks to […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the rejection of a no deal Brexit by the House of Commons must be followed by the positive alternative of a People’s Vote. Dr Farry was speaking after MPs voted to reject the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement. “Voting to take a no deal […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said UK Government plans for no tariffs or checks on goods entering Northern Ireland from the Republic in a no deal Brexit are neither tenable nor sustainable. The plans, published by the UK Government, for no checks or controls on the border, would see Irish and other EU […]
North Down Alliance MLA Stephen Farry has welcomed the additional places allocated to a number of local post-primary schools in order to better manage the transfer process this year, but stressed again the importance of long-term reform. He said: “This is a sensible and pragmatic step to address immediate demographic pressures in certain areas across […]
A hard border after Brexit will only be avoided through sufficient north-south customs and regulatory alignment, Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said. Dr Farry was speaking after the UK Government claimed it had secured changes to the proposed Withdrawal Agreement. “These further UK and EU agreements are clarification of what has already been […]
Speaking ahead of a crucial week in Parliament around Brexit, Alliance Party Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has stressed the need for a positive decision aimed at bringing certainty and stability – ideally through a People’s Vote – adding a no deal situation would be a catastrophe for Northern Ireland. Acknowledging the renewed warnings of […]
A local Alliance Party delegation this week met with the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Education, Derek Baker, and senior officials to discuss preparations for the post-primary transfer in North Down this year and a range of other education issues. The delegation comprised Stephen Farry MLA, Kellie Armstrong MLA, Chris Lyttle MLA, Cllr Karen […]
Northern Ireland’s latest Budget is “a series of quick fixes used to plug holes in a sinking boat,” Alliance Finance spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said. Dr Farry was speaking as Secretary of State Karen Bradley unveiled Stormont’s 2019-20 Budget. He said without Executive Ministers to take decisions, an “unsustainable spending pattern” will continue. “This […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said a public inquiry is the only way forward in the probe into the death of Pat Finucane, after the Supreme Court ruled previous investigations into the killing had not been effective. Dr Farry was speaking after the Court said a UK Government ruled the murder had not […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the Prime Minister has “opened the door” to an extension of Article 50, after she promised MPs a vote on delaying the UK leaving the EU. Theresa May told the House of Commons if her Withdrawal Agreement is rejected, MPs will be offered a vote on whether […]