Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has described the contents of today’s UK Government paper on the operation of the backstop as “spin”. The Alliance Deputy Leader added the Government would have treaty obligations under the Withdrawal Agreement to maintain the integrity of the backstop, with any failure to do so constituting a breach of […]
Alliance Economy spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has responded to the publication of a long awaited White Paper on Immigration from the Home Office, stressing that immigration is a positive for the UK, including Northern Ireland. Mr Farry has further cautioned against a one-size fits all approach. The Alliance Party has already raised concerns regarding Northern […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has responded to Prime Minister Theresa May’s dismissal of a second referendum, which came during her statement on last week’s European Summit to Parliament. Stephen Farry said: “This is an unprecedented political crisis for the UK. The Prime Minister needs to be clear that if a negotiated Brexit […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said MPs should have already been well aware of the reasons for and the nature of the backstop. Dr Farry was speaking following publication of the Attorney General’s full advice regarding the UK’s future arrangements with the EU. “No one in Parliament should really be surprised or shocked […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has described the shooting dead of a man outside schools in West Belfast as “a disgusting and depraved crime”. Dr Farry was speaking after the man was shot dead on the Glen Road at 3pm, close to three schools in the area. It’s believed he was parked close to […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry, has responded to calls for the publication of the Attorney General’s full advice regarding the UK’s future arrangements with the EU, stressing the contents shouldn’t come as some major shock. Mr Farry, the Alliance Party’s Brexit spokesperson, added the contents shouldn’t be dramatized as MPs should have already understood […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry MLA, has responded to the publication of economic analysis from HM Treasury indicating a slowdown in economic growth in all Brexit scenarios. Stephen Farry said: “There is no such thing as a good or sensible Brexit. Any form of Brexit entails a weakening of the current level of economic […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has expressed sadness at the conclusion of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, saying it is not a moment for celebration. Dr Farry added the backstop must be the “bare minimum” for the way forward, and cannot be “diluted or negotiated downwards”. He was speaking after EU leaders approved the agreement […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has reiterated there is no such thing as a good or sensible Brexit, as a draft declaration on post-Brexit relations between the UK and EU was ‘agreed in principle’. Dr Farry said: “The draft political declaration was always going to be vague and indeed contradictory. But it is not […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said reports UK and EU negotiators have agreed the text of a potential Brexit Withdrawal Agreement are encouraging but expressed caution on a number of grounds ahead of any publication of an agreed text.He said: “These reports are encouraging, but we must remain cautious ahead of the publication […]