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

‘Welcome back to the studio…’

Steve McGookinJanuary 12, 2018

As Donald Trump prepares to undergo his first medical exam as President today, there has been plenty of discussion about his fitness to carry out the duties of ... Read More...

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The new Secretary of State can make a difference

Vicky CosstickJanuary 9, 2018

My guess is that Karen Bradley knows diddlysquat about Northern Ireland, its troubles and its peace process. Accuse me of stereotypical thinking if you wil... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyJanuary 8, 2018

Sinn Féin MP for West Tyrone, Barry McElduff sparked outrage when he posted a video in which he had a loaf of Kingsmill bread on his head – on the 42nd annivers... Read More...

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“The peace process has plateaued, not collapsed.” An interview with the man behind ‘YES’ to the Good Friday Agreement

Connor DalyJanuary 7, 2018

In a year when we mark the twentieth anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, we spoke to Quintin Oliver, the man who headed up the ‘YES’ campaign to the peace... Read More...

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Lack of self-awareness or outright malice?

Heather WilsonJanuary 7, 2018

Yesterday marked the 42nd anniversary of the Kingsmill massacre, one of the most grotesque atrocities of the Troubles which saw 10 innocent men murdered by the ... Read More...

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When the South begins to look North

James CumiskeyJanuary 5, 2018

Something significant happened in Ireland last December, and I don’t just mean the resolution on the Irish border issue. Some healing took place if you will. ... Read More...

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