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

Why I’m predicting a disappointing night for the Lib Dems

Alexander RedpathMay 15, 2017

It’s easy to forget that the Lib Dems were once a serious force in British politics. Two short years ago they formed part of the coalition government. In 2010 d... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyMay 14, 2017

The EU Commission's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier offered reassurances to Ireland that nothing will put peace at risk in the upcoming negotiations. In ... Read More...

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Just another firing, or a smoking gun?

Steve McGookinMay 10, 2017

After Trump’s dismissal of James Comey, CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin spoke for many when he wondered aloud on air “What kind of country is this?” When t... Read More...

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South Korea: What can we expect from a Moon presidency?

Sean HaugheyMay 10, 2017

It has been a little over six months since Korean cable TV channel, JTBC, first broke the bizarre corruption scandal that engulfed, and ultimately toppled, form... Read More...

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Macron defied the odds. Now he must do so again.

Kerry CorbettMay 9, 2017

In in an election which has turned French political life on its head, the French have elected "le kid," Emmanuel Macron, as their President, keeping the spectre... Read More...

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Dublin needs to get serious about Irish unity

Kevin MeagherMay 9, 2017

It’s one of the ironies of British politics that the Conservatives have run the National Health Service for twice as long as Labour, its founders. Despite o... Read More...

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