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

The Irish border is about more than trade

Jamie PowNovember 27, 2017

Theresa May has a week to demonstrate that ‘sufficient progress’ has been made on three core issues: the ‘divorce’ bill, EU citizens’ rights, and the Irish bord... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyNovember 26, 2017

Ireland’s European commissioner, Phil Hogan, urged UK Prime Minister, Theresa May to change her Brexit plans dramatically to prevent a mounting crisis over the ... Read More...

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Last orders for cheap booze – in Scotland, at least

Sam WellsNovember 26, 2017

The Scottish government has announced that it will introduce Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) of alcohol in May 2018. This has been a few years in the making; the pol... Read More...

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‘Everything the Washington elite hate…’

Steve McGookinNovember 21, 2017

As allegations of inappropriate behavior against politicians continue to swirl, the soap opera that is the upcoming Senate election in Alabama is becoming a tes... Read More...

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Post-Brexit Britain: A Return to a ‘Glorious Maritime Past’?

Jess SimondsNovember 20, 2017

“Britain’s maritime future will be at least as glorious as its maritime past,” were the determined words of UK Shipping Minister, John Hayes, at September’s Lon... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyNovember 19, 2017

Sinn Féin's leader at Stormont, Michelle O'Neill ruled herself out from replacing Gerry Adams as party leader, after Mr Adams announced he would stand down next... Read More...

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