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

Another election: Come what may for Northern Ireland?

Jamie PowApril 18, 2017

The timing might have come as a surprise, but this is no political shock. The real shock would have been if Theresa May hadn’t called an early election at some ... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyApril 16, 2017

DUP leader Arlene Foster said she wants to meet with Irish language speakers to better understand those who love the language. Mrs Foster said she wants to enga... Read More...

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All eyes on France

Kerry CorbettApril 14, 2017

The defeat of the would-be European Donald Trump, Geert Wilders, in the Dutch general election in early March was cause for relief amongst European moderates, b... Read More...

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Good Friday (without) Agreement: The Implications

Jamie PowApril 13, 2017

The official government website of the Canadian province of British Columbia has a section on ‘Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery’. It’s comprehensiv... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyApril 9, 2017

The Ulster Unionist Party confirmed North Antrim MLA Robin Swann as its new leader at a meeting of the party’s AGM. Taking on the role, he did not rule out a UU... Read More...

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Combating post-truth with… truth

Kerry CorbettApril 7, 2017

Many new terms have appeared on the popular radar over the past year or so, some of which you might need to look up (sharenting, or bruiting for example). Other... Read More...

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