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 Election Bulletin: The Written Campaign

Jamie PowDecember 9, 2019

Welcome to 'The Election Bulletin', a joint podcast by Northern Slant and Queen's Radio. We realise it can be hard to keep up with what's happening with the Ge... Read More...

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A republican case against abstentionism

Fionnbharr RodgersDecember 8, 2019

Never far from political debate is the issue of the seven Sinn Féin MPs refusing to take their seats in the House of Commons. The century old tradition of abste... Read More...

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The death of the Conservative Party

Fionnbharr RodgersDecember 8, 2019

“Without such talent on its benches, Parliament will be poorer, which is why – were I resident in any of their constituencies – they would have my vote in this ... Read More...

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#GE2019 raises questions for nationalism and unionism

John CoulterDecember 7, 2019

The upcoming general election seems to be asking questions of both nationalism and unionism. Moderates or the so-called ‘extremes’: John Coulter asks who the bi... Read More...

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The Election Bulletin: The Visual Campaign

Jamie PowDecember 2, 2019

Welcome to 'The Election Bulletin', a joint podcast by Northern Slant and Queen's Radio. We realise it can be hard to keep up with what's happening with the Ge... Read More...

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Plenty of turkeys to go around

Steve McGookinNovember 28, 2019

Depending how much you think reality in politics is more surreal than fiction, one of America’s more bizarre official activities took place this week ahead of T... Read More...

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