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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

Could a citizens’ assembly help change how we value the environment?

Ben McAteerDecember 22, 2018

After much anticipation, Northern Ireland introduced its first citizens’ assembly this autumn. While much has been said regarding its ability to instigate genui... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Alina UtrataDecember 16, 2018

Theresa May survives leadership challenge, there is no Brexit vote, and more Despite my promise in last week's 5 points that Parliament’s meaningful vote on th... Read More...

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LucidTalk poll: DUP continue to sow seeds of their own downfall

James McMordieDecember 15, 2018

Conservative backbenchers this week called on Theresa May to replace Karen Bradley as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Most of us may well support such ... Read More...

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Sandy Hook six years on: What has changed?

Elizabeth CharashDecember 10, 2018

Six years ago this Friday saw the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newtown, Connecticut. It wasn’t supposed to happen here. Not at an elementary sch... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Alina UtrataDecember 9, 2018

Brexit vote (may) finally be happening A meaningful vote on Theresa May’s proposed withdrawal bill is expected to happen on Tuesday (despite some last minute r... Read More...

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Ignore Priti. Hardline Brexiteers are raging against the dying of the light

Kevin MeagherDecember 7, 2018

So, what to make of Priti Patel? She’s the disgraced former International Development Secretary and Tory Brexiteer who suggested yesterday that the Irish could ... Read More...

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