Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has called for a review of the policy and practice of how the criminal justice system handles alleged sexual crimes, following the conclusion of the trial of two Ireland and Ulster rugby players. Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were found not guilty of raping a woman at a house […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has told the delegates gathered at the Annual Spring Conference “we are living through a period of unprecedented change”. In his second speech as Deputy Leader, Dr Farry said the challenge was on Alliance to step forward and be the champions of a united community – creating a space […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has expressed scepticism over any real progress being made on the Irish border question following the publication of a more advanced version of the UK-EU Withdrawal Treaty, warning it could unravel other progress made if not addressed swiftly. “While I acknowledge the progress made between the UK and EU, […]
Alliance Brexit Spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has given a qualified welcome to a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report into the border after Brexit, saying the local implication is the UK as a whole remains in a Customs Union and Northern Ireland at least in the Single Market. Dr Farry said the report, which expresses concern […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has warned real impacts on public services and the economy will be felt after budget allocations were set out by the Secretary of State. Dr Farry added there was an urgent need for strategic policy-making to ensure scarce resources are spent more effectively after the written statement from Karen […]
Alliance Party Brexit Spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has responded to the publication of draft guidelines by the European Council setting out potential future relations between the UK and EU. Stephen Farry said: “This document further demonstrates the risks and consequences from Brexit, both to the UK and European Union across a wide range of areas […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the Prime Minister’s Brexit statement “does little” to address the many contradictions in the UK’s Brexit position. Dr Farry was speaking after Theresa May set out what she called “the hard facts” about Brexit and pledged to “bring the country together”. “I acknowledge the Prime Minister has […]