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

From Wembley to Stormont: A political lesson from the beautiful game

John StevensonJuly 15, 2021

During the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, every time an Italian player got the ball many of the England fans booed, whistled and/or jeered. They were subjected to... Read More...

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The Week In Five Points

Steve McGookinJuly 12, 2021

Italy Win Euros In Dramatic Penalty Shoot-Out After days of anticipation with football apparently either “coming home” or “going to Rom... Read More...

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Fine Gael’s presence in NI should be welcomed, and challenged

Ruairi McCallanJuly 6, 2021

A united Ireland in our lifetime? Fine Gael’s announcement that it will form a “Northern Ireland branch” by autumn of this year has certainly raised a few e... Read More...

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The Week In Five Points

Steve McGookinJuly 5, 2021

Anniversaries Aplenty As the “great unfinished symphony” that is the US celebrated its 245th birthday this weekend, the divided nation fell short ... Read More...

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The Week In Five Points

Steve McGookinJune 28, 2021

Hancock quits in wake of “leaked video” An investigation is to be launched after UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigned following the “leak” of video foo... Read More...

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Safe Travels

Steve McGookinJune 27, 2021

When the British government announced its latest travel rules review last week, it promised that next month it would say more about how and when it plans to&nb... Read More...

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