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

The rise and fall of truth in politics

Connor DalyAugust 16, 2016

The Great Financial Crash of 2008 sent tremors throughout the geopolitical landscape which, with the help of events and technology, persist to erode the centre ... Read More...

Politics

The political week in five points

Connor DalyAugust 14, 2016

On Friday, Ulster Unionist Party MLA Doug Beattie, a member of the Army Reserve, called on the Executive to adopt the Armed Forces Covenant in Northern Ireland.... Read More...

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It’s looking a bit more like Brexit

Connor DalyAugust 13, 2016

Almost two months since June’s vote to leave the European Union, the dust continues to settle and questions persist as to what the future holds for the UK and, ... Read More...

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Political week in 5 points

Connor DalyAugust 7, 2016

The focuses of this week’s headlines were not short of variety, from the post-Brexit revision of the UK’s economic outlook, twists and turns of political leader... Read More...

Politics

The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyJuly 31, 2016

A week for re-thinks? On Thursday, Summerset looked primed to go nuclear with Hinkley Point C. Involved parties were to sign on the dotted line on Friday, bu... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyJuly 24, 2016

A week of division and uncertainty may sum up 2016 thus far. This week we’ve watched the Labour Party’s infighting continue as MPs seek to oust Jeremy Corbyn... Read More...

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