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

As Texas floods, Trump flounders

Steve McGookinAugust 29, 2017

The shocking natural disaster of Hurricane Harvey is proving a real test of Donald Trump’s presidency. How is he rising to it? Meanwhile, what’s next in the Pre... Read More...

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Is Labour going soft on Brexit?

Jamie PowAugust 28, 2017

David Davis is back in Brussels for the third round of negotiations with his EU counterpart, Michel Barnier, but it’s back home where the biggest Brexit moves h... Read More...

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The week in 5 political points

Heather WilsonAugust 27, 2017

Health Reform in Northern Ireland is parked by on-going political impasse. The NHS as come under increased financial pressure in the last number of years: growi... Read More...

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Turning their backs on reform, politicians are watching our health service decline

Roger GreerAugust 25, 2017

In Professor Bengoa’s report ‘Systems Not Structures’ - completed last year - he noted that through all the discussions his expert panel had with those involved... Read More...

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Northern Review: ‘Against Elections’

Jamie PowAugust 24, 2017

Do you remember Brenda from Bristol? If you’ve already forgotten the star of Britain’s most recent general election, this should remind you: https://www.yout... Read More...

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Sinn Féin & the DUP’s cultural ‘show of strength’

Heather WilsonAugust 22, 2017

Sinn Féin have called for the erection of a new statue at Belfast City Hall. The statue of Winifred Carney, an Irish Republican hero, woman’s rights activist, t... Read More...

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