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 Brexit storm clouds are brewing. Do we want to fly through them?

Jamie PowJune 20, 2016

As the UK’s future membership of the European Union hangs in the balance, I find myself on a flight between Washington, DC and Dallas, Texas. I’m cruising at 36... Read More...

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Every good government needs a good opposition

Jamie PowMay 13, 2016

It was supposed to be day of choreographed formalities. Freshly elected MLAs would officially sign the register, Arlene Foster would be nominated to remain as F... Read More...

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Is the gender gap in politics closing?

Connor DalyMay 10, 2016

With last week’s UK regional elections Northern Ireland’s DUP First Minister and her Scottish Nationalist counterpart Nicola Sturgeon boast the most commanding ... Read More...

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Same old, same old? Yes, but not quite

Jamie PowMay 8, 2016

With all 108 seats filled, we now have a final picture of the new Northern Ireland Assembly, and it looks pretty much the same as it did before polling day. Arl... Read More...

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You might not feel spoilt for choice, but the choice is still yours

Jamie PowMay 1, 2016

“My question for the politicians here is: do they think it’s acceptable that a young person like me, who’s excited to be voting for the first time, can’t find a... Read More...

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It’s (still) the economy, stupid

Jamie PowApril 25, 2016

“The economy, stupid.” Few quotes are so memorable that they move beyond the world of political pundits and even make it into the popular consciousness. This on... Read More...

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