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 continued need for respect

Michael McNultyJuly 11, 2018

As we approach the highlight of the July marching season, it is evident that there is still a lot of work to be done in building the shared society that the Goo... Read More...

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A Lament to Leadership

Lisa WhittenJuly 10, 2018

Eight months away from the UK’s departure from the EU, the Secretary of State who has served as the UK representative in exit negotiations has abandoned ship. ... Read More...

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An inflated reaction to Trump

Sam AllenJuly 10, 2018

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has authorised for a blimp depicting President Trump as an angry baby to be flown near Parliament during his visit to the UK later this ... Read More...

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Time to devolve more powers to local authorities

Roger GreerJuly 7, 2018

"The need for positive change is inescapable." So says Devolution within Northern Ireland, a report commissioned by the Northern Ireland Local Government Associ... Read More...

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A political count: Looking ahead to the 2021 census

Laurence CooleyJuly 5, 2018

While the 2021 census is the best part of three years away, it was making news last week, thanks to former Sinn Féin chair and Assembly speaker Mitchel McLaughl... Read More...

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‘We are not the enemy…’

Steve McGookinJuly 4, 2018

On this Fourth of July, the best birthday gift America can give itself is to celebrate the First Amendment and protect the journalists who keep its people infor... Read More...

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