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

Who could chair the Stormont talks?

Connor DalyApril 4, 2017

As inter-party talks at Stormont intensify, the Secretary of State James Brokenshire says he does not see a need for an independent chair. That is despite Sinn ... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyApril 2, 2017

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire seemed to rule out calling on an independent mediator ahead of the next round of inter-party talks at ... Read More...

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Europe, we hardly knew you

Connor DalyMarch 28, 2017

During a week which should have been celebrated across the continent to mark the sixtieth year of the European project, latecomer Britain is headed towards the ... Read More...

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Forget the negotiating table. Arlene and Michelle need a road trip.

Jamie PowMarch 27, 2017

After a snap election on 2 March, political parties had until 4pm this afternoon to form a new government. They failed, and even wondered out loud how hard the ... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyMarch 26, 2017

Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness, and former deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, died on Monday aged 66. It was reported that he had been suffering from a r... Read More...

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Who does a second election benefit?

James McMordieMarch 24, 2017

According to the rules that govern Northern Ireland’s devolved settlement, the parties only have until Monday afternoon to form an Executive. Should that Execut... Read More...

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