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

A Place in the World

Steve McGookinSeptember 11, 2017

On a beautiful, bright morning sixteen years ago, much of what we previously understood was changed. What are the challenges today as America considers its glob... Read More...

Politics

The political week in 5 points

Heather WilsonSeptember 10, 2017

There is increased speculation that the DUP and Sinn Féin are nearing a deal. The UK Government claims that the ‘big two’ have re-entered intensive talks to ove... Read More...

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The middle ground isn’t dead, but sacrifices must be made

Connor DalySeptember 7, 2017

Will fresh attempts at resurrecting a DUP-Sinn Féin Executive bear fruit? Stalemate seems to suit both parties. Whilst Stormont lies dormant the DUP hold sway a... Read More...

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If politicians fail to govern, send in the citizens.

Jamie PowSeptember 5, 2017

After 11 months without a devolved government at Stormont and the failure of talks between the DUP and Sinn Féin, what's next? Direct rule would be a huge ba... Read More...

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Should the UK Government call Sinn Fein’s bluff?

James McMordieSeptember 3, 2017

In August 2014 the British establishment was shaken when, for the first time, an opinion poll showed the Yes vote moving ahead of the No vote in Scotland’s refe... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Heather WilsonSeptember 3, 2017

Arlene Foster’s ‘olive branch’ on Irish language. Earlier this week, in an attempt to end the stand-off between Northern Ireland’s two largest parties, the DUP ... Read More...

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