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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

Dear Brexit Secretary, Accuracy Matters.

Lisa WhittenAugust 6, 2019

In an article for the Mail On Sunday this weekend, Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay requested that the EU’s Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier "Go Back to EU Master... Read More...

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Sorry Fintan, England is entitled to Brexit. We just need to work around it

Kevin MeagherAugust 5, 2019

You can just imagine the scene in Parliament Square if Sinn Féin’s seven MPs rolled up to take their seats in the House of Commons. Police barricades, horses an... Read More...

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One step forward and two steps back

Heather WilsonAugust 5, 2019

At risk of stating the obvious, it's fair to say the state of politics and public discourse in Northern Ireland right now is depressing and embarrassing in equa... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Alina UtrataAugust 4, 2019

The earth’s climate continues to meltdown In case you were wondering, the earth—and life on it—is still facing a catastrophe. This July was the hottest month i... Read More...

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Here we go again, “Brexit is all Paddy’s fault”

Kevin MeagherJuly 30, 2019

For British political anoraks and quiz team aficionados, Nick Timothy is the answer to the question: “What was the name of Theresa May’s closest adviser, who re... Read More...

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Boris and the Border: The Problem Is More Than Just Technology

Ruairi McCallanJuly 30, 2019

Boris Johnson heads to Northern Ireland this week. I wait with bated breath to see whether he’ll actually visit the border, or just swan around building sites a... Read More...

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