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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

Where now for the legacy of the Troubles after the Ballymurphy verdicts?

Vicky CosstickMay 13, 2021

The publication of the Ballymurphy coroner’s report earlier this week has thrust the spotlight onto Troubles-related inquests once again. The Ti... Read More...

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Unless the fundamental issues are addressed, the cycle will continue

Michael McNultyMay 11, 2021

For a moment, I was speechless but very soon this turned into anger. How as a society more than 20 years on from the Good Friday Agreement, are we letting our ... Read More...

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Labour, pain and a burning platform

Joanne MurphyMay 10, 2021

“Lose, Lose, Lose, Lose, Blair, Blair, Blair, Lose, Lose, Lose, Lose.” It doesn’t take Peter Mandelson’s words to convince anyone that the English Labour Party... Read More...

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The Week In Five Points

Steve McGookinMay 10, 2021

Elections point to fraught paths ahead This week's local elections only helped confirm that the four regions of the UK are run by four different p... Read More...

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The Week In Five Points

Steve McGookinMay 3, 2021

DUP faces defining moment as it chooses new leader It has been a hugely significant week all across British politics, with another of similar drama to... Read More...

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On Eve of 100 Days, Biden Offers Bold Agenda

Steve McGookinApril 29, 2021

When Major General William Walker, the first black Sergeant at Arms in the history of the US House of Representatives, announced President Joe Biden's arr... Read More...

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