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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

The recall that never was

Gerry WaltonSeptember 24, 2018

In the end, there was an air of inevitability about it all. A quick 5:30am scan of the Twittersphere confirmed Ian Paisley’s survival by a thin margin of 444 v... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Jamie PowSeptember 23, 2018

The UK and EU find themselves at an “impasse” after the Salzburg Summit. Theresa May was humiliated by EU-27 counterparts when they rejected her Chequers Plan. ... Read More...

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What is the future of renewable energy in Northern Ireland?

Daniel MarshallSeptember 19, 2018

Anyone passing through Belfast on the M3 or perhaps visiting the Titanic museum might notice some strange structures sitting in and around Harland and Wolff’s D... Read More...

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“We need to grow leaders. It’s not enough to complain.”

Alina UtrataSeptember 18, 2018

In Northern Slant's second podcast, US Consul General Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau sits down with Julia Flanagan and Alina Utrata for her first interview sinc... Read More...

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Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau – Transcript

Alina UtrataSeptember 18, 2018

Jamie Pow: Hello and welcome - you’re listening to the Northern Slant podcast. Northern Slant is an online publication that seeks to showcase a new, diverse Nor... Read More...

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Derry Girls Against Borders: London Hub

Heather WilsonSeptember 18, 2018

Brexit can often feel like we're trapped in our own peculiar version of Groundhog Day. Every day, although there may be some small change in tone or a new talki... Read More...

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