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

Lessons for Colum & Mike from a ‘one-man opposition’

Jamie PowNovember 26, 2016

There was a time when Jim Allister could persuasively claim to be the ‘one-man opposition’ at Stormont. Love him or loathe him, his legal background and punchin... Read More...

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Devolutionary struggles

James McMordieNovember 21, 2016

If Friday’s Scottish Edition of The Times is anything to go by, relations between the Northern Irish Executive and Scottish Government are at their lowest ebb f... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyNovember 20, 2016

Politicians from Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic met in Armagh on Friday, with potential Brexit implications on the border, free movement of people and ... Read More...

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Is a new world emerging?

Kerry CorbettNovember 17, 2016

2016 has been memorable to say the least. Some might say it has been seismic, pivotal, even downright depressing. A populist tidal wave has brought with it a... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyNovember 13, 2016

Donald Trump’s election as US President drew a mixed response from Northern Ireland’s politicians. The First Minister and deputy First Minister congratulated Mr... Read More...

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Don’t blame the polls (too much)

Jamie PowNovember 12, 2016

As the post-portem of the US presidential election continues, an easy target of criticism has been ‘the polls’ – and the entire polling industry. It’s tempting ... Read More...

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