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

Rich wins over poor rivals: On the Premier League and US politics

Connor DalyMarch 10, 2015

Apparently recovering from previous league campaigns marred by disappointment, both Arsenal and Manchester United look poised to finish third and fourth respect... Read More...

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Towards a new kind of Westminster pact

Connor DalyMarch 3, 2015

Five years since the last Tory-Unionist-Unity pact-filled Westminster election of 2010, once again we see unionist parties attempt to field “unity” candidates i... Read More...

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To kill a good story: profits before artistic integrity

Connor DalyFebruary 15, 2015

The recent announcement that long-time classic novel To Kill A Mockingbird will be followed up with a sequel follows an all-too-familiar pattern in the worlds o... Read More...

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A lot to lose, everything to gain; Is integrating teacher training long overdue?

Simon WorthingtonFebruary 7, 2015

The Employment and Learning Minister, Dr. Stephen Farry, has come under fire from both sides of the Stormont parapets in recent weeks, as the debate over the fu... Read More...

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Nothing to contribute: on the DUP and BBC debates

Connor DalyJanuary 22, 2015

After huffing, puffing and refusing to participate in the upcoming BBC Party Leaders' debate, David Cameron finally has his wish of the Green Party joining in o... Read More...

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When did any deal become a good deal? Part One – The Finances

Seamas de FaoiteJanuary 21, 2015

We're not even through the month of January and already the wheels could come off yet another cross-party, last-minute deal to keep the Northern Ireland Assembl... Read More...

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