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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

Where will unionism be in 30 years’ time? A London Irish audience

Connor DalyFebruary 6, 2018

You get lots of people talking about Irish nationalism outside of Northern Ireland, but not so much about unionism. That was an opening thought at the Irish Cul... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyFebruary 4, 2018

Outgoing Sinn Féin President, Gerry Adams told the BBC’s Andrew Marr that he would like to see Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn become the next Prime Minister.... Read More...

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‘Belfast is not Bosnia’

Alina UtrataFebruary 4, 2018

Alina Utrata brings a personal perspective from studying conflict to an evening of recollections of peacemaking. Outsiders have difficulty visualizing what Nor... Read More...

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Victims or heroes? The Ballymurphy campaign

Vicky CosstickFebruary 3, 2018

These are busy days for the families of the 11 Ballymurphy Massacre victims, shot by soldiers of the Parachute Regiment between 9 - 11 August 1971, the first ni... Read More...

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A step too far, or a way out of the legacy quagmire?

Matthew JacksonFebruary 2, 2018

Denis Bradley, a co-author of the Consultative Group on the Past report that was published in 2009, has said that the British government is considering introduc... Read More...

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Join Northern Slant at the Imagine! Festival

Connor DalyJanuary 31, 2018

Northern Slant is very excited to be part of next month's Imagine! Festival of Ideas & Politics - and we want you to be part of it too. We're delighted to h... Read More...

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