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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

New Brexit poll finds a plan for the Irish border both unionists and nationalists can agree on

Feargal CochraneJuly 4, 2018

This article was co-authored by: Feargal Cochrane, University of Kent; Edward Morgan-Jones, University of Kent; Laura Sudulich, University of Kent, and Neop... Read More...

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‘Now look here Paddy…’ Britain’s bungled diplomacy on the Irish border

Kevin MeagherJuly 2, 2018

Another European Council, another series of tetchy exchanges. So far so familiar, yet an important inflection point was reached at last week’s meeting. For the ... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Jamie PowJuly 1, 2018

“Most difficult” Brexit issues unresolved after European Council. With little progress on substantive details at the latest summit of EU leaders, it raises the... Read More...

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Brexit: This poll reveals a sad truth about Britain and Northern Ireland

Feargal CochraneJune 26, 2018

Recent polling from Conservative peer Michael Ashcroft suggests that two-thirds of pro-Brexit voters would rather leave the Customs Union than avoid a hard bord... Read More...

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Arlene Foster’s gestures are welcome challenges to unionism

Joel CassellsJune 25, 2018

Make no mistake. Arlene Foster made history by attending last weekend’s GAA Ulster Championship Final in County Monaghan: a pointed, deliberate and symbolic off... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Jamie PowJune 24, 2018

Trump administration reverses child separation policy. Following international outcry at thousands of children being detained at US government facilities, the P... Read More...

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