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

Paris puts things into perspective

Connor DalyNovember 15, 2015

Horrific scenes from Paris this weekend, the tragic aftermath of co-ordinated terrorist attacks which left over 120 dead and hundreds of others injured, really ... Read More...

Politics

Good politics is going about things the right way

Connor DalyNovember 10, 2015

Good politics, effective campaigns and legislation often result from influencers, politicians and parties reaching outside of their comfort zones, forging commo... Read More...

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It’s a good time to fail for George Osborne

Connor DalyOctober 28, 2015

When David Cameron led the Conservative Party to its first overall majority in the House of Commons in almost two decades, having confirmed he would not seek a ... Read More...

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U-turn if you want to, George – because you should

Jamie PowOctober 25, 2015

He is the master tactician. As Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne is responsible for Britain’s economic policy. To think of Osborne merely as an econom... Read More...

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The Frustrations – and Opportunities – of Leadership

Jamie PowOctober 4, 2015

My slant on the week Obama powerless on guns, but still taking a lead You could hear the anger in his voice. The frustration. The weariness. Ame... Read More...

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A leader alone cannot revive the SDLP’s fortunes

Connor DalySeptember 26, 2015

On the same day that SDLP leader Alasdair McDonnell made headlines having accused the DUP of being unwilling to share power with Catholics and Sinn Féin of bein... Read More...

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