Politics

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

Time for Change – Time for a Community Rights Act

Charlie FisherMarch 9, 2018

Charlie Fisher, Programme Manager at Development Trusts NI, a member-led network of over 80 community organisations, is calling for the introduction of a Commun... Read More...

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LucidTalk Poll: Why the DUP and Sinn Féin don’t want to compromise

Jamie PowMarch 8, 2018

Talks to restore power-sharing at Stormont broke down weeks ago, but the blame game continues to rumble along. The DUP blames Sinn Féin for making unreasonable ... Read More...

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Still no ideas: What Theresa May said & didn’t say about the Irish border

Clare RiceMarch 6, 2018

Theresa May’s highly anticipated Mansion House speech on 2nd March was lengthy, lasting some 45 minutes and outlining a 5-point checklist to guide the UK in the... Read More...

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Finding a way- A Unionist perspective

Richard GarlandMarch 6, 2018

The recent impasse in Northern Ireland has led to polarisation on a scale not seen for many years. We have seen dubious comments from MLAs such as Gerry Kelly ... Read More...

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Whatever Happens, Abortion Happens in Ireland

Fionnbharr RodgersMarch 5, 2018

“Science informs us that the zygote or fertilised ovum already has the entire genetic code of a human being. For that reason it is an actual, not a potential, h... Read More...

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Why can’t Unionists face up to their forebears’ shortcomings?

Kevin MeagherMarch 5, 2018

As a Bolton Wanderers fan, I have to concede that Manchester United, Liverpool or Arsenal, are, manifestly, more successful clubs. They often play nicer footbal... Read More...

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