Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said it is vital the UK Government proceeds with its proposed consultation on the legacy aspects of the Stormont House Agreement. Dr Farry said a renewed discussion around a potential statute of limitations for soldiers accused of illegal killings here during the Troubles was inappropriate and at odds […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the House of Lords backing for keeping an open border after Brexit should give the UK Government a platform to reassess its approach to the issue. Dr Farry was speaking after the House of Lords passed a cross-party amendment to the UK Government’s Withdrawal Agreement with the […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has welcomed MPs approving a non-binding motion saying the UK should be in a customs union with the EU. The motion was passed without a vote in the House of Commons today (Thursday), which followed a more formal but similar vote in the House of Lords last week. “While […]
Alliance has raised a number of concerns over paramilitary activity with the body designed to monitor progress on tackling it here. Party Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA and former Justice Minister David Ford MLA met the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC) today (Tuesday). The IRC was created as part of the Fresh Start Agreement and charts […]
Alliance Brexit Spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the UK Government needs to reconsider its approach to the border issue in Brexit negotiations after speculation the EU Commission has comprehensively rejected its proposals. Dr Farry said only a customs union can be the foundation of a solution, adding time was running out. “This apparent rejection […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said a House of Lords vote to adopt an amendment to the Brexit Bill requiring the Government to negotiate a fresh customs union with the EU is an encouraging step in avoiding a hard border. Peers voted 348 to 225 in favour of a plan requiring Ministers to […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry has given a “guarded welcome” to the announcement that three loyalist paramilitary organisations will now support the rule of law, adding it was “disappointing” these conversations where still ongoing 20 years after the Good Friday Agreement. He also stressed that any new approach must be properly verified through the Independent […]
Alliance MLA Stephen Farry has expressed disappointment Northern Ireland is once again failing behind on a key equality measure, thanks to the inaction of the previous Executive. Today is the deadline for organisations with more than 250 employees in Britain to publish figures comparing men and women’s average pay in the company. Requirements for similar […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry has condemned a UDA threat against a Belfast Journalist. Reacting to the news, Dr Farry said Journalists must have the freedom to report on the continued influence of paramilitaries on our streets, adding his thoughts where with the person targeted for doing their job. He said: “This attempt at using […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has reiterated the best way through Brexit is for the UK to remain within a customs union with the EU and Northern Ireland to continue to participate in the single market. Dr Farry was speaking ahead of the first anniversary of the triggering of the Article 50 process to […]