Alliance Party Deputy Leader and Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has responded to proposals from the European Research Group (ERG) by terming them “delusional”. Dr Farry added that not only did the proposals avoid dealing with the core questions; they only served as a distraction when it comes to finding a resolution to the border […]
An Alliance Party delegation today met with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Karen Bradley, and stressed the need to end the drift around talks but to make changes to improve the prospect of progress. Stephen Farry said: “An Alliance delegation had a frank meeting with the Secretary of State. Northern Ireland is […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry, has expressed significant concerns at the Final Recommendations published by the Boundary Commission, and focused on the distortions for the rest of Northern Ireland that arise from unjustified persistence with a four seat Belfast model. Stephen Farry said: “There are major problems at these Final Recommendations. An increasingly unwarranted […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said it is “farcical” for the UK Government to suggest cross-border businesses should contact the Irish Government for advice in the event of a no deal Brexit. Dr Farry was speaking after Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab made the statement as he released the first of a series of […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has criticised those responsible for mocking victims and survivors via an anti-internment bonfire in Newry. Dr Farry said the decision to mock the murder of Willie Frazer’s Dad was completely reprehensible and should be halted immediately. He added: “A hate-filled move designed to promote division among communities, this is […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry, has said it’s not the job of those tasked with helping to uphold the rule of law to second guess it, as he responded to media comments from the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nick Carter. Appearing to draw a distinction between ‘genuine’ and ‘vexatious’ allegations against […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said the DUP have not been exonerated, after the Electoral Commission said it couldn’t investigate allegations against the party relating to Brexit ‘dark money’ due to legislation. BBC’s Spotlight programme made a series of allegations around a £425,000 donation to the DUP. It was also alleged Vote Leave […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry, has responded to the poor prospects for successful inter-party talks in the autumn, again stressing what is at stake for Northern Ireland and reiterating his party’s call for the two Governments to urgently appoint an independent talks facilitator. Stephen Farry said: “Alliance is up for fresh talks, anytime, anywhere. […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said an attack on a memorial for those killed in the Kingsmill massacre is “disgusting”. Flowers placed by victims’ relatives were vandalised and an Irish tricolour nailed to the memorial overnight. “This is a disgusting attack and I condemn it,” said Dr Farry. “Sectarian vandalism such as this […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry MLA, has stressed that if the Prime Minister’s visit to Northern Ireland is to have any real effect, then she must explain in full how a hard border is to be avoided, in light of the red-lines adopted by the government to date. Stephen Farry said: “There is very […]