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 pitfalls of early voting: Lessons from Montana

Steve McGookinMay 26, 2017

Despite an assault charge, Greg Gianforte will represent the people of Montana in the House of Representatives after winning a statewide special election on Thu... Read More...

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Fine Gael’s leadership contest has become a coronation

Alexander RedpathMay 21, 2017

Fine Gael have been engaged in a cold war for months. Outgoing Taoiseach and party leader Enda Kenny made no secret of his intentions to stand down and faced ir... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyMay 21, 2017

Thousands of Irish language activists attended a rally in Belfast calling for the introduction of an Irish language act. The demonstration was organised by An D... Read More...

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With friends like these…

Steve McGookinMay 19, 2017

If Donald Trump believes his first foreign trip as President will help distract attention from the chaos engulfing his White House, he has another think coming.... Read More...

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Beyond Brits and blondes, what’s the real scandal?

Connor DalyMay 18, 2017

What a week it’s been for political scandals. Sorry, distractions. First, Sinn Féin went ballistic after DUP leader Arlene Foster told a newspaper that the w... Read More...

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What does Theresa May’s visit really tell us?

Jamie PowMay 16, 2017

The big story of the general election is unlikely to be who wins, but where they win. Theresa May’s Conservatives (to use the party’s branding) are on course fo... Read More...

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