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 one bites the dust. But what’s next?

Jamie PowDecember 5, 2016

As the Arab Spring took hold in 2011, no dictator looked safe. Decades of authoritarian rule created the appearance that regimes in the Middle East and North Af... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyDecember 4, 2016

Taoiseach Enda Kenny revealed Pope Francis will visit Ireland in August 2018, with deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness claiming he will cross the border. Th... Read More...

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Female leaders: cleaning up the mess created by men?

Kerry CorbettDecember 1, 2016

In a year of political upheaval, at least one trend is broadly encouraging: that is, the steady increase of female political leaders. In the UK alone, today ... Read More...

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How about a railroad revolution?

James McMordieNovember 30, 2016

Thanks to last week’s Autumn Statement, Northern Ireland’s politicians have an extra £250million to spend on infrastructure over the next four years. In decidin... Read More...

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Gender identity panel launches at Stormont

Polona RoginaNovember 28, 2016

Identity is a complex thing. It is a combination of traits and characteristics, roles, social relationships and group memberships that define who you are. It de... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyNovember 27, 2016

The DUP Minister for Communities Paul Givan kicked a Gaelic football for the first time as he marked the awarding of a £50,000 improvements grants to St Patrick... Read More...

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