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

Turning a new page?

Steve McGookinJune 20, 2017

What does media coverage of the general election campaign and the Grenfell Tower fire tell us about what Theresa May might expect as she faces her most difficul... Read More...

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Grenfell Tower and the reality of the disadvantaged

Eamonn CunninghamJune 19, 2017

First shock. Then grief, and now anger. As details of the tragic loss of life in the Grenfell Tower fire continues to become clear, residents are demanding answ... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyJune 18, 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May received criticism over her response to a fatal fire that engulfed a 24-storey block of flats – Grenfell Tower - in west London. Medi... Read More...

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Will peace be the price of a Tory-DUP deal?

Tyler HanleyJune 17, 2017

Power-sharing in Northern Ireland has been one of the great political achievements of recent times. For all its faults, it has ensured a consistent (though oft... Read More...

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A “dubious” deal?

Jamie PowJune 13, 2017

Theresa May isn’t the only recent Conservative Prime Minister to govern with a minority of MPs in Parliament, to deal with the complexities of Northern Irish po... Read More...

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How much influence do political campaigns have?

Polona RoginaJune 12, 2017

At home and elsewhere we have become accustomed to negative political campaigning, to parties and candidates going on the attack against their opponents. They t... Read More...

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