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

Reflections on Martin McGuinness

Jamie PowMarch 21, 2017

Northern Ireland's former deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, passed away this morning after a short illness. Leaders from across the political spectrum o... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyMarch 19, 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May said now is not the time for a border poll, or a vote on Scottish referendum, after Sinn Féin and Scottish First Minister Nicola Stur... Read More...

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Moving on is easier said than done

Heather WilsonMarch 16, 2017

It is fair to say that the last Assembly election will be remembered for its ‘brutal’ soundbites and insults. It provided a stark reminder of how divisive la... Read More...

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After Brexit, are the Lords next?

Connor DalyMarch 12, 2017

All kinds of constitutional questions are alive after last June’s Brexit vote. Given the furore surrounding the Supreme Court’s ruling to permit MPs a say in pr... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyMarch 12, 2017

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said last week’s Northern Ireland Assembly election result has shown nationalists that Irish unity is achievable, but republican... Read More...

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Depoliticising the Irish language

Clare RiceMarch 9, 2017

Listening to former DUP MLA Nelson McCausland on BBC Radio Ulster’s Talkback show on Wednesday, it was hard to overlook the fact that somehow, Sinn Féin’s Gerry... Read More...

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