The Chancellor’s Budget is not grounded in reality and had little to address the unique circumstances of Northern Ireland, Alliance MP Stephen Farry has said. Dr Farry was speaking after Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the Budget to the House of Commons. The North Down MP said it was lacking in a number of areas. “Overall […]
Alliance MP Stephen Farry has said any strategy from the UK Government dealing with the fallout of the collapse of Flybe has to take in the unique circumstances of Northern Ireland. Dr Farry was speaking after raising the matter with Transport Minister Kelly Tolhurst in the House of Commons. He said the special consideration should […]
The UK Government’s document outlining its priorities for trade talks with the EU is a “manifesto for confrontation,” Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MP has said. The 30-page document states the Government’s aim for a trading relationship with the EU following the transition period at the end of 2020. However, Dr Farry said it was […]
Alliance MP Stephen Farry has joined other MPs to speak out against trophy hunting, calling for a complete ban on the activity. MPs from a number of parties combined to sign a letter from animal welfare organisations Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting and Humane Society International, stating trophy hunting has ‘devastating’ impacts on many species’ […]
New immigration plans from the UK Government pose a particular threat to Northern Ireland, Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP has said. The points-based system would mean low-skilled workers would not receive visas after the UK leaves the EU. “Alliance is opposed to these changes. We will be pursuing a two-track approach of objecting to […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP has thanked the PSNI after a potential bomb attack on January 31 was foiled. Police discovered the device attached to a lorry in an industrial estate in Lurgan. The PSNI have since stated they believe it was due to explode on a ferry to Scotland as the UK […]
The Prime Minister’s vision for a trade deal between the UK and EU is a roadmap to a hard Brexit, Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MP has said. Dr Farry was speaking after Boris Johnson outlined his ideas, saying there was “no need” for the UK to follow EU rules. Dr Farry said the implications […]
The Prime Minister needs to pay particular attention to the damage his Brexit deal is going to have on Northern Ireland, Alliance MP Stephen Farry has said. Dr Farry was speaking during his maiden speech in the House of Commons today (Friday), before voting against Boris Johnson’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill. The Bill passed by 124 […]
Alliance MP Stephen Farry has expressed “deep concern” at proposals by the UK Government to stop prosecutions of Army veterans here. Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the pledge on what he called “vexatious” allegations during the Queen’s Speech. Dr Farry said it could have potential implications for the Stormont House Agreement and the UK’s human […]
A People’s Vote with an option to Remain is the clearest and most democratic way out of the Brexit mess, Alliance North Down Westminster candidate Stephen Farry has said. Dr Farry said the chaos which has been caused by the Brexit vote would only be compounded if we left the EU. “Brexit hasn’t happened but […]