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Making sense of political events, decisions and ideas directly affecting Northern Ireland. Given their geographical proximity, events in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland will be included in this section

As Trump’s Legal Woes Mount, The GOP Doubles Down

Steve McGookinMay 29, 2021

No former US president has ever been charged with a crime. Regardless of how excited some of Donald Trump’s opponents might have become this week at hi... Read More...

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A new Northern Ireland Youth Assembly gives cause for hope

Cormac SavageMay 27, 2021

Almost two years ago I stood with a group of other young people in the old Senate chamber in Stormont. The room was abuzz, the atmosphere electric, as we await... Read More...

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It’s all in the planning: A review of the ‘Unification Referendums on the Island of Ireland’ report

Clare RiceMay 26, 2021

The Constitution Unit at University College London (UCL) commenced a project in 2019 with the aim of examining the logistics of a so-called ‘border poll’ in re... Read More...

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Poll points to trouble for DUP, opportunity for other parties

Eoghan KellyMay 24, 2021

LucidTalk have released the results of its regular quarterly poll, and it makes grim reading for the DUP. The party registered just 16% support, below the leve... Read More...

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The Week In Five Points

Steve McGookinMay 24, 2021

Diplomacy To Address Gaza Crisis The still-uncertain ceasefire in Gaza is set to give way to a new round of diplomacy, with US Secretary of State Antony Bli... Read More...

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The Week In Five Points

Steve McGookinMay 17, 2021

Calls Grow For Cease-Fire As Gaza Crisis Escalates The latest outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Hamas entered a seventh day on Sunday and has esca... Read More...

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