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

When Northern Ireland visits President Trump

Connor DalyOctober 14, 2016

Last year, as Donald Trump emerged as front-runner for the US Republican Party presidential nomination I wrote that talking hypotheticals in politics may be poi... Read More...

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The ugliest 90 minutes of political campaigning in modern American history

Jamie PowOctober 10, 2016

They were the most ugly, unedifying, unpresidential ninety minutes of political campaigning that modern America has seen. With his campaign on the ropes going i... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyOctober 9, 2016

David Ford announced his resignation as Leader of the Alliance Party this week, with Deputy Leader Naomi Long taking over as Interim Leader. Mr Ford had served ... Read More...

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Getting the opposition act together

Connor DalyOctober 6, 2016

Anyone who says that one MLA of 108 can’t make a difference should look to ex-Independent John McCallister and his success in creating the circumstances for an ... Read More...

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The art of conversation: Reason prevails at Twaddell

Heather WilsonOctober 4, 2016

“The most unreasonable of the unreasonable of the unreasonable. In the premier league of unreasonableness.” That was Tony Blair’s assessment of Brendan McKenna,... Read More...

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The thing about referendums…

Jamie PowOctober 3, 2016

Referendums can be wonderful things. They can help to strengthen democracy, empower voters on important matters, and confer legitimacy upon decisions already ta... Read More...

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