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

George Mitchell: Lessons from a patient optimist

Jamie PowFebruary 10, 2017

“I guarantee, you’ll be home by Christmas!” That’s how John Major tried to persuade Senator George Mitchell to accept an invitation to chair Northern Ireland’s ... Read More...

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Are you registered to vote?

Jamie PowFebruary 7, 2017

If you want to vote in next month’s Assembly election, you have less than one week to make sure that you’re registered. Registration is a particularly big is... Read More...

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Which parties will pass the transfer test?

Connor DalyFebruary 6, 2017

At the 2011 Assembly election, 34 of the 108 successful candidates were elected solely on first preference votes under our Single Transferrable Vote electoral s... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyFebruary 5, 2017

It was revealed that Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness as First Minister and deputy First Minister in November had extended a formal invitation to Donald Trum... Read More...

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The right to an opinion, and the responsibility of the media

Polona RoginaFebruary 3, 2017

Everyone is entitled to hold an opinion. Article 10 of the Human Rights Act (1998) says: “Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall incl... Read More...

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Do we really need election posters?

Jamie PowJanuary 30, 2017

Here we go again. After a mere eight months since we last went to the polls, politicians and voters are getting set for fresh Assembly elections. Outgoing Fi... Read More...

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